oatmeal

Behind the Instagram

March 3, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 29 Comments

After seeing Emily posting about her the behind-the-scenes of her Instagram posts, we thought it would be a fun idea to do the same since a lot goes on before we post on insta. Instagram is our favorite social media platform to be able to connect with other bloggers through the best thing ever, FOOD! Before we get going, make sure your follow us on Instagram so you don’t miss a post 😉

1. Currently in love with Arman’s oatmeal recipes. They are seriously so fluffy, this one is vanilla cake batter. Don’t be fooled by the scarce toppings, plenty more chocolate chips and Power O’s were added to this oatmeal pillow. What if I told you that it took me longer than 5 minutes the shape that peanut butter “heart”, yeah, this is why I had trouble in shaping clay in ceramics class

2. Another one of Arman’s fluffy oatmeal recipes, I swear he is a genius. Dumped a little too much cinnamon on it but I’m not mad about it because I always add so much. Costco has recently redesigned their saigon cinnamon (the best cinnamon ever!) lid so if you forget to use the hole side, then you dump mounds of cinnamon on your food. Also the background to this is a romper, when you don’t wear nice clothes ever, you use them as a prop for your food. #collegeathleteprobs

3. We traveled to Nebraska last week for gymnastics and the hotel breakfast had no oatmeal, so sad I know. Luckily we brought some plain oatmeal packets with some sunflower seeds, chocolate chips and a packet of Justin’s almond butter, of course. Moral of the story, always bring oatmeal packets with some desired toppings when you travel! #always prepared

4. If you look closely, you’ll see a scar on my thumb. I am kind of embarrassed to tell you that a few months ago I (Rachel) was opening a can of pumpkin to make the classic PSL (#basic) and somehow cut the side and top of my thumb really bad and had to get to the ER to get stitches. Before I left for the ER I finished making the PSL (don’t worry, Bethany opened up another can)’s I could drink it in the waiting room, that’s dedication right there. I have the picture but I’ll save your eyes from that 😛

Linking up with Heather , Katie

Do you ever bring food/snacks when you travel just in case?
Have you ever gotten stitches?

Frothy Chai Spiced Oatmeal with Apple Noodles

January 25, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 68 Comments

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There is no better way to start your day off than with this hearty and delicious bowl of Frothy Chai Spiced Oatmeal with Apple noodles! Also Vegan and Gluten-free!

Do you guys have the most perfect food that you could eat for every meal and not get bored of it? Thats the relationship that me and oatmeal have. I love that fact that you can dress oatmeal up with tons of beautiful toppings or make it simple when you are feeling like a plain jane. You can top it with tons of chocolate and dessert like toppings just like froyo, or you can add pesto, avocado and a runny egg to make it savory. Seriously, oatmeal is the classic black dress of the breakfast world, it never goes out of style!

I absolutely love experimenting with new oatmeal toppings because they always end up in a success! This particular idea came to me on a cold, snowy Monday morning My apartment is sans heat right now, so I’ve basically been wearing a jacket and two pairs of fuzzy socks!

I was craving a nice big and hot bowl of oats that would warm me up and comfort my heart! The idea of a big mug of chai tea makes me feel cozy inside, so I added it to this beautiful oatmeal bowl!

Because I’m always a hangry monster in the morning, I added nuts for healthy fats and apples for extra fiber to keep me full all morning!

I spiralized the apples because everything in noodle form is more fun! Having this hearty bowl of Frothy Chai Spiced Oatmeal with Apple Noodles is sure to get your day off to the right start.

My favorite type of oats to use is Quaker® Oats Old Fashioned Oatmeal because they are the most filling and soak up the most liquid and flavor! So when I was asked to share a Bring Your Best Bowl recipe for Quaker® Oats, I knew I had to use them!

You could always sub in Quaker® Instant Oats Maple Brown Sugar and Original Flavors or Quick One Minute Quaker® Oats! Either way, your bowl will be just as delicious!

All you gotta do is go to Target, gather up all your ingredients, and make this comforting and hearty bowl of oatmeal ASAP! Sounds easy enough, right? And guess what?

You can enter in the Bring Your Best Bowl Sweepstakes to win $250,000 if you create a tasty bowl of oatmeal that has between 2 and 5 ingredients!

Yup, thats right folks! If you win, your creation will be created and sold in stores for a limited time in fall 2016! So what are you waiting for? For more info, visit the National Bring Your Best Bowl Sweepstakes!

Frothy Chai Spiced Oatmeal Bowl with Apple Noodles

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings 1 serving

Equipment

Milk Frother
Spiralizer (optional)

Ingredients

1/2 cup Quaker® Oats Old Fashioned Oatmeal*
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 bag chai tea
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
1 apple spiralized into noodles
1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
1 Tbsp. chopped Pecans
1 tsp. coconut oil melted
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

Add almond milk and chai tea bag into a saucepan on medium-low heat. Once milk starts to simmer, remove 1/4 cup of it and set aside.
Add oats to saucepan, stirring constantly until they soak up all the almond milk. Add to a bowl.
Spiralize apples to make apple noodles according to directions (or chop them up if you don't have a spiralizer). Add on top of oatmeal.
Mix sunflower seeds and pecans with maple syrup,coconut oil and cinnamon. Add on top of oatmeal.
With remaining milk, use a milk frothed to froth it and add on top of oatmeal.
Enjoy!
Use any type of Quaker® Oats in place of the old fashioned, if desired!

Find Quaker® Oats at Target in the cereal aisle!

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45 Easy Healthy Oatmeal Recipes That Are Anything But Boring!!!

January 3, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 42 Comments

One of the best way’s to start your day is by eating a healthy breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast will help you with eating wholesomely the rest of the day with the proper nutrients. Oatmeal is such an awesome power food filled with great macronutrients to keep you full until lunch. In celebration of the new year, we have compiled a list of 45 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes that are anything but boring to get 2016 off to the right start from many great bloggers!

1. German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

2. Banana Nutella Overnight Oatmeal from Fooduzzi

3. Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal from Food Faith and Fitness

4. Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Pears, Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses from Food, Pleasure and Health

5. Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Brûlée from Athletic Avocado

6. Moose Tracks Overnight Oats from Fit Foodie Finds

7. Fruit on the Bottom Baked Oatmeal from Feasting on Fruit

8. Carrot Cake Oatmeal from Kitchen of Danielle

9. Slow Cooker Peaches and Cream Oatmeal from The Healthy Maven

10. Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

11. Brownie Batter Overnight Oats from Balance with B

12. Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats from Pancake Warriors

13. Strawberry Lemon Breakfast Pizza from Athletic Avocado

14. Very Berry Apple Baked Oatmeal from Skinny Fitalicious

15. Toasted Coconut Almond Chocolate Baked Oatmeal from Balance with B

16. Gluten-Free Boston Cream Pie Oatmeal from Cotter Crunch

17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Brûlée from Athletic Avocado

18. Savory Oatmeal from A Cup of Kellan

19. Vanilla Chai Breakfast Bake from Running with Spoons

20. Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups from Diary of an Ex-Sloth

21. Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

22. Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bake from Fit Foodie Mama

23. Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal from The Roasted Root

24. Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza from Athletic Avocado

25. Roasted Blood Orange Oatmeal from Kara Lydon

26. Savory Oatmeal with Garlicky Greens and Bacon from Heart Beet Kitchen

27. Sticky Salted Caramel Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

28. Cinnamon Cookie Oat Bake from Strength and Sunshine

29. Coconut and Berries Oatmeal from Radiant Rachels

30. Peppermint Patty Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

31. Birthday Cake Baked Oatmeal from Lean Clean and Brie

32. Latte Crisp Oatmeal from Imma Eat That

33. Sweet Potato Spice Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

34. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats from Fresh Fit N’ Healthy

35. Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups from Athletic Avocado

36. Cinnamon Spice and Pomegranate Oatmeal from The Almond Eater

37. Oatmeal French Toast Bake from Rachl Mansfield

38. Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée from Athletic Avocado

39. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Pudding from The Big Man’s World

40. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal from The Lemon Bowl

41. Apricot Baklava Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

42. Roasted Strawberry and Pistachio Oatmeal from Beard and Bonnet

43. Pumpkin Chai Oatmeal with Caramelized Banana from Love Me Feed Me

44. Almond Joy Overnight Oats from Rachl Mansfield

45. Creme Brûlée Baked Oatmeal from With Salt and Wit

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10 Most Popular Athletic Avocado Recipes of 2015

December 30, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 27 Comments

Hello fellow Avocados! We had an awesome year thanks to YOU! We appreciate all the support we have had to be able to grow this blog significantly within that past few months, all because of you! We are excited to share our 10 Most Popular Athletic Avocado Recipes of 2015 and these are no surprise to us, these are some of our favorites too. Enjoy and have a happy new year.

1.German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal

2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola

3. Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Brûlée

4. Vegan Mango-Lime Meatballs

5. Strawberry Lemon-Cream Pie Breakfast Pizza

6. Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal

7. Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza

8. Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake

9. Paleo Nutella Fudge Bars

10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Brûlée

Most Popular Post of 2015

I know this post only says recipes but I have to include our most popular post of all time, beating out all of the recipes!

55 Healthy College Breakfast Recipes

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Which recipe would you like to try?

An Epic Roundup of 18 Healthy Gingerbread Recipes!

December 11, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 39 Comments

Our love for gingerbread has been so real and were not sorry about it one bit! We hope your obsessed with gingerbread too because we have an epic roundup of 18 healthy gingerbread recipes for you to enjoy from our favorite bloggers that go beyond the traditional gingerbread cookie!

Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée from Athletic Avocado

Homemade Gingerbread Almond Butter from Emilie Eats

Quinoa Gingerbread Pancakes from The Balanced Berry

Healthy Gingerbread Energy Balls from In It 4 the Long Run

White Chocolate Gingerbread Mug Cake with Lemon Glaze from Athletic Avocado

Healthy Gingerbread Mousse from The Almond Eater

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal from The Blissful Balance

Vegan Gingerbread Coffee Creamer from Diary of an Ex-Sloth

Pear Gingerbread from The Lean Green Bean

No-Bake Gingerbread Protein Bars from Fit Mitten Kitchen

Paleo Dark Chocolate Cranberry Gingerbread Coffee Cake from Athletic Avocado

Cranberry Gingerbread Scones from Love Me Feed Me

Coconut Gingerbread Protein Muffins from Healthy Helper

Gingerbread Donuts from Strength and Sunshine

No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Truffles from Fresh Fit n’ Healthy

Soft and Chewy Paleo Gingerbread Cookies from Physical Kitcheness

Bourbon Peanut Butter Gingerbread Bites from Cotter Crunch

Eggnog Gingerbread Smoothie from Pancake Warriors

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We hope you enjoy these Healthy Ginerbread Recipes!

Healthy Peppermint Patty Oatmeal {GF + Vegan option!}

December 6, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 46 Comments

This healthy Peppermint Patty Oatmeal tastes like the classic candy in breakfast form! You’ll never want to skip breakfast again!

After making this oatmeal last week, I just knew I had to make another festive version for the holidays.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the gingerbread right now, but Christmas just isn’t the same without the good ole’ combo of chocolate and peppermint either, aka the peppermint patty. After this post about peppermint got shared over 800,000 times last year, I knew that a peppermint recipe was the way to go. The peppermint patty has a special place in my heart because who can resist the creamy mint filling and the hard sweet dark chocolate coating, literally perfection. Also my Mom’s favorite candy is the peppermint patty and her birthday is the day after Christmas, so this is an ode to her! #bestchildaward

This Peppermint Patty Oatmeal is also an ode to you for when your struggling to get up in the morning. If you know your gonna eat this for breakfast, there is no way that you won’t jump out of the bed to eat this deliciousness for breakfast, I promise!

So enjoy your candy-like tasty, warm, unbelievably healthy, breakfast on a chilly morning while wearing fuzzy socks and sipping some hot coffee, because, doesn’t that sound like a great idea?

Healthy Peppermint Patty Oatmeal

Print Recipe

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

Oatmeal
1/2 cup oats
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup/honey
1/2-3/4 cup almond milk
1 tbsp chocolate chips
Peppermint "Creme"
1/4 cup plain yogurt/coconut milk yogurt
1/2 tbsp maple syrup/honey
1/8 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

Combine all oatmeal ingredients together and cook on stove or microwave for 2 minutes
Combine "creme" ingredients and add to oatmeal

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Want more yummy and warm Breakfasts?

Sweet Potato Spice Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée

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Chocolate peppermint or gingerbread?
What’s your favorite breakfast on a chilly morning?

linking up with Tina Muir and Confessions of a Mother Runner for Meatless Monday and Laura for Strange but Good!

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée

November 29, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 55 Comments

This Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée is a healthy and delicious breakfast that is perfect for the upcoming holidays!!

This recipe has been in my mind for a lonnnggg time now. If you’ve been following this blog for a while now, you know that dessert-like breakfast recipes are ma thang. Its my style, my swag, its how I roll.

Now that Christmas is close by, gingerbread is acceptable everywhere. Yes, gingerbread cookies are good, but its not socially acceptable to eat them for breakfast. Im mean, I wouldn’t judge ya if you did, but I would warn you that there are haters out there.

But oatmeal is socially acceptable for breakfast, so gingerbread cookie flavoring in oatmeal is socially acceptable for breakfast. Catch my drift? Even if you’re not on the same page a I am, at least you know that this breakfast recipe is gonna taste great.

And by looking at the pics you wouldn’t be able to tell its actually healthy, but I promise it is. No lying involved in this post. Your gonna love this Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée, I pinky-swear.

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Brûlée

Print Recipe

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Total Time 5

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup Gluten-free oats
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp.nutmeg
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 Tbsp. molasses
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. coconut sugar I used this brand

Instructions

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
Place oatmeal in microwave for 2 minutes, or until done.
Preheat oven to broil (550 degrees).
Sprinkle coconut sugar on top of oatmeal.
Place oatmeal in oven for about 1 minute, or until sugar is caramelized (watch closely).
Enjoy!

Looking for more dessert-like breakfast recipes?

Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Brûlée

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Brûlée

Dark Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Brûlée

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linking up with tina muir and confessions of a mother runner for meatless monday!

Linking up with Laura for strange but good!

26 Healthy Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes

November 6, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 39 Comments

Love sweet potatoes but don’t know what to do with them? Make these healthy sweet potato breakfast recipes! We’ve assembled a list of over 20 of them!

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Oatmeal Bread with Pecan Streusel from Athletic Avocado

2. Grain-Free Sweet Potato Waffle Breakfast BLT with Garlic-Basil Aioli from So Let’s Hang Out

3. Sweet Potato Cranberry Quick Bread from Beard and Bonnet

4. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Muffins with Out of this World Sweet Potato Caramel from The Vegan 8

5. Creamy Sweet Potato Spice Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans from Athletic Avocado

6. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl with Chia and Almond Base from A Tasty Love Story

7. Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Parfait from The Lean Green Bean

8. Sweet Potato Tofu “Egg” Muffins from Athletic Avocado

9. Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Pancakes from Strength and Sunshine

10. Sweet Potato Scones with Zesty Orange Glaze from The Roasted Root

11. Sweet Potato Crust Quiche from Imma Eat That

12. Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Sweet Potato Noodles from Food Faith Fitness

13. Cranberry Pecan Sweet Potato Muffins from Diary of an Ex Sloth

14. Sweet Potato Mango Smoothie from Healthy Nibbles and Bits

15. Sweet Potato Granola from Minimalist Baker

16. Sweet Potato Blueberry Waffles from The Healthy Maven

17. Sweet Potato Banana Bites from The Lean Green Bean

18. Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies from Curls n’ Chard

19. Sweet Potato Granola Bars from Teffy’s Perks

20. Sweet Potato Mug Cake from Oh My Veggies

21. Spelt Sweet Potato Biscuits from Healthy Happy Life

22. Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet for one from The Wheatless Kitchen

23. Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls from For Reals Life

24. Sweet Potato French Toast from Thriving Home

25. Sweet Potato Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole from Oh She Glows

26. Sweet Potato Pie Bread Pudding for Healthy Food for Living

Creamy Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Pecans and Cranberries {GF + Vegan!}

November 3, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 36 Comments

This Creamy Sweet Potato Oatmeal topped with crunchy pecans, tart cranberries and a sweet drizzle of pure maple syrup is a delicious and healthy dessert for breakfast!

Long time, no oatmeal recipe – specifically a sweet potato oatmeal recipe!

I swear it’s been forever since we posted an oatmeal recipe, so this is long due. In fact, This Recipe was posted in early July! Anyways, it’s not like I haven’t eaten oatmeal since then, I eat it every single day.

My add in of choice is usually pumpkin, but I decided to change it up since sweet potato are gaining popularity this time of year because of thanksgiving. I’m not complaining though, sweet potatoes give oatmeal an incredible creaminess and sweetness that pumpkin doesn’t.

Sweet Potato casserole is my favorite thanksgiving dish, as Bethany already mentioned Here. So this oatmeal is pretty much a breakfast version of sweet potato casserole (with the addition of tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a sweet drizzle of pure maple syrup) that is healthy enough for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.

This delicious oatmeal is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and an incredible dessert for breakfast!

Creamy Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Pecans and Cranberries {GF + Vegan!}

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
topping
2 tbsp crushed pecans
1 tbsp dried cranberries
1/2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Place a saucepan on low-medium heat. Add oatmeal and almond milk. Mix in mashed sweet potato and maple syrup.
Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring periodically. Oatmeal should start to thicken.
Place oatmeal in a bowl and add toppings on top. Enjoy!

What’s your favorite thanksgiving dish?
When’s the last time you ate oatmeal?

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20 Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

October 2, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 34 Comments

It’s that time again, all thing PUMPKIN!!!! Pumpkin in the form of breakfast is the best way to enjoy this seasonal favorite! Enjoy these 20 Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes from awesome bloggers!

1. Paleo Pumpkin Bread Breakfast Pizza from Athletic Avocado