A healthy breakfast to start the day
Green Oatmeal ( pictured above) instructions not included...
don't try this at home kids ;p
(Oatmeal 12 ways!)
Oatmeal is a whole grain complex carbohydrate that is high in fiber and has staying power to get you off to a great start in the morning. It’s also very quick, versatile and inexpensive. Below are 12 takes on oatmeal that will have you loving this healthy hot breakfast. A different way for every day!
For all these recipes, start with a cup of hot cooked oatmeal, then add other ingredients as desired.
Try these, and think of combos of your own!
1. Tropical – Add chopped, fresh pineapple, coconut flakes, chopped mango and ¼ cup orange juice.
(Oatmeal 12 ways!)
Oatmeal is a whole grain complex carbohydrate that is high in fiber and has staying power to get you off to a great start in the morning. It’s also very quick, versatile and inexpensive. Below are 12 takes on oatmeal that will have you loving this healthy hot breakfast. A different way for every day!
For all these recipes, start with a cup of hot cooked oatmeal, then add other ingredients as desired.
Try these, and think of combos of your own!
1. Tropical – Add chopped, fresh pineapple, coconut flakes, chopped mango and ¼ cup orange juice.
2. Apple cinnamon – Add unsweetened applesauce, raisins, and sprinkle with cinnamon. You could substitute ½ cup diced apple for applesauce.
3. Maple nut – Add pecans and maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon (optional).
4. Cranberry orange – Add dried cranberries and some o.j.
5. Banana walnut – Add sliced bananas and chopped walnuts.
6.High-Five Fiber – Add 2 T. ground flaxseeds and 2 T. raisins. (I suggest adding 2 T. ground flaxseeds to every one of these, as flaxseeds are such a healing aid to our diets!)
7. High-Five Protein – Mix together ¼ cup milk and a ½ cup whey protein to cooked oatmeal, add chopped walnuts, and chopped, fresh apple. (Or bananas…or raisins…)
8. Eye-Opener – Add ¼ cup fresh grated carrot, 1 T. chopped parsley, ¼ cup tomato juice, and a dash of celery salt, and Tabasco sauce if you wish. (YIKES!)
9. Brain-Power – Add 1-2 T. flaxseed oil; mix well. Add 1-2 T. sliced almonds.
10. Speedy Seeds – Take 1 T. each of raw pumpkin seed, raw sunflower seeds, 2 t. almonds, and cover with boiling water for at least 15 minutes before the oatmeal is done. Let sit, then drain, and rinse again in boiling water. Add to cooked oatmeal – the seeds will have plumped up and will be more chewy than crunchy.
11. Good and Sweet – Add 1 T. Tahini and 2 T. molasses. Stir well.
12. Good Child – Place excellent quality (55% or more cocoa) broken up chocolate at bottom of bowl. About 1-2 oz. or ¼ bar, cover with hot oatmeal, and watch your child’s smile as they discover the melty chocolate!
