| 1 | Combine the oatmeal, honey and milk in a large mixing bowl. |
| 2 | Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. |
| 3 | Preheat oven to 375°F. |
| 4 | Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. |
| 5 | Add salt and pepper to taste, and saute until the onion is translucent and softened slightly. |
| 6 | Add the onion to the oatmeal mixture, along with the meat, add salt to taste, and plenty of black pepper. |
| 7 | Add the grated carrots, mix thoroughly, and place in a non-stick 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. |
| 8 | (if using a regular loaf pan, oil it lightly). |
| 9 | Place the loaf pan on a cookie sheet to catch any spills and put in oven. |
| 10 | (typist"s note: i used a bundt pan and it works much better -- no boil over of grease). |
| 11 | Bake the meatloaf for 50 minutes. |
| 12 | Remove from oven and carefully tip the pan to drain off the excess fat and liquid, and then turn the meatloaf out onto the cookie sheet. |
| 13 | Turn right side up. |
| 14 | Combine the ketchup and mustard and spread the mixture over the top of the meatloaf. |
| 15 | Return meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. |
