Peaches & Cream Oatmeal

I like eating oatmeal in the mornings. It's filling and you can always mix it up a little. At the grocery store, I picked up a few peaches and OMG...they are the best. Especially these non-clings. HMMMM  So I threw this recipe together and it's very delicious!

Peaches & Cream Oatmeal

1 c. soy creamer (I use Trader Joe's)
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 fantastic tasting peach, pitted and chopped
1 TBSP. turbinado sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. extra fine sea salt (optional)
few dashes of cinnamon

-In a microwave proof bowl, combine all ingredients. Microwave for 5 minutes.
-Take out and stir. Let set for a few minutes to cool before eating.  If you want it thinner, add more creamer.

Enjoy!

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

I had some leftover fresh cranberries in my refrigerator that I didn't want to go to waste! So I decided to put them into cookies!

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
makes 34 cookies

3 c. old fashion oatmeal
1/2 c. brown rice flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt
2 c. fresh cranberries
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. turbinado sugar
2 TBSP. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Parchment paper a large cookie sheet.

-In a food processor, pulse the oatmeal 5-7 times.
-In a large bowl, whisk together the oatmeal, rice flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the salt.
-In the food processor, add the cranberries and pulse 8-10 times until broken down.
-In another large bowl, stir together the cranberries, applesauce, orange juice, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
-Add the cranberries mixture to the dry mixture. Combine well.
-With a 1 1/2" cookie scoop, lay cookies 2" apart on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten with the back of a fork or with your fingers to 1/4" thick. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until slightly firm to touch.
-Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Store in a container when completely cooled.

Apple Raisin Oatmeal

I know...it sounds a little old fashion but it's really good! A good way to start your morning...a big old bowl!

Apple Raisin Oatmeal

1 c. soy milk or any other non-diary to your likings
1/2 c. old fashion oatmeal
1 1/2 TBSP. raisins
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
dash ground nutmeg
dash ground cloves
pinch of salt
1 TBSP. dry sweetner (I like turbinado or brown sugar)
1/2 c. diced apples
walnuts (optional)

-Mix together the milk, oatmeal, raisins, vanilla, spices and salt in a microwave proof bowl. Microwave for 6 minutes.
-When done microwaving, remove and stir in the dry sweetener and apples.
-Let sit for 3-5 minutes to slightly cool and thicken.
- Pour in your favorite breakfast bowl and top with walnuts

ENJOY!

Banana Nut Muffin Oatmeal

Just this weekend my husband made oatmeal with chunks of bananas and it gave me a great idea! How about banana nut oatmeal!!! So I made up some this morning and it taste more like a muffin...I ate the whole batch. Now I am about to explode!! I had vanilla coconut milk left to use up which made this recipe excellent.

Banana Nut Muffin Oatmeal

1 c. vanilla coconut milk
1/2 c. old fashion oatmeal
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 small or medium banana, peeled and diced
dash of cinnamon
dash of salt
2-3 tsp. dry sweetener, your choice
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

In a microwave proof bowl, combine the milk, oatmeal, vanilla, banana, cinnamon and salt. Microwave for
6 minutes. Stir in the sweetener and let set for 5 minutes. Serve in your favorite bowl and top with walnuts!

NOTE: This is much healthier than your average muffin!

Blueberry Spinach Oatmeal

What's in your breakfast bowl this morning?? My husband made blueberry spinach oatmeal! It sounds eww but my daughter love's it! Oats deliver a source of dietary fiber and other nutrients. Plus it's 100% whole grain. Blueberries are very good in vitamin C, Magnesia, and dietary fiber, they deliver powerful antioxidant protection from the cellular damage caused by free-radicals. I cup of blueberries only contain 81 calories!

Blueberry Spinach Oatmeal

3/4 c. old fashion oats
1 c. water
1 handful spinach
1 c. blueberries
nuts, sweetener optional

Mix oats and water in a microwave proof dish. Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and blueberries and microwave for another 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool for a few minutes.

Crazy mixture but really good!