Carrot Date Muffins

1 cup of oats
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup roughly chopped dates
1/2 cup Pecans chopped
1 cup finely shredded carrot (1 large)
1 large egg beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add dates and toss until they are well coated. Break up any date clumps. Repeat with the shredded carrot—add, toss to coat, no clumps! Add pecans.

In a small mixing bowl beat egg with oil, milk and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture and stir to combine well. Let sit for 10 minutes. Spoon into a parchment paper lined muffins tins (about a 1/4 cup per muffin).

Bake at 375F for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy!