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Banana Mocha Fudge Oatmeal

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Having a surplus of ripe bananas and excess coffee can only mean one thing, make BananaMocha Fudge Oatmeal. This my friends is absolutely delicious. It’s basically like a Starbucks drink in the form of oatmeal, can’t beat it. The banana and honey give a natural sweetness while the coffee and cocoa powder compliment it, it’s so worth it. Unlike any Starbucks drink, you won’t find added sugars or preservatives, this baby is 100% clean.

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Banana Mocha Fudge Oatmeal

  • 1/2 oats
  • 1/3 cup coffee
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 banana (save half for topping)
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. honey

1. Bake oats with coffee and water in a microwave for about 1 1/2-2 minutes

2. Mix oatmeal with honey, cocoa powder and 1/2 of the banana, mashed

3. Top with fudge sauce and other banana 1/2

Fudge sauce

  • 1 tsp. melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup

1. Mix all ingredients together and drizzle on oatmeal

Processed with VSCOcam with f2 presetHealth Benefits

  • Fiber
  • Antioxidant rich
  • Healthy fats
  • All natural
  • No added Sugar
  • 100% clean
  • Vegan
  • Gluten and dairy free
  • Vitmins and minerals

So next time, skip the sugar with the Starbucks frappe and order this baby in your own kitchen(plus, you’ll save loads of muhlah too!).

 

Vanilla Almond Nectarine Oatmeal

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My Mom just bought a surplus of fresh summer fruit at the market, delicious. Especially the fruits that are in their peak season, watermelon, blueberries and plump, juicy NECTARINES! Nectarines are pretty much like naked peaches, except a bit sweeter. I couldn’t resist putting them in a new concoction of oatmeal. They really taste nice with cinnamon, which makes their sweetness come out, and vanilla as well. I also added Chia seeds into the oats to give them a bit more volume, and almonds for crunch. I topped it off with some big, fat blueberries to give it an edge. This oatmeal is defiantly a great way to use up your ripe summer fruit, and to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast!

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Vanilla Almond Nectarine Oatmeal

  • 1/2 cup dry oats
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp Chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 nectarine, chopped (use 1/2 for oatmeal and 1/2 for topping)
  • Blueberries
  • Almonds
  • Dash of cinnamon

1. Microwave oats with water, Chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla and 1/2 of the nectarine for about 2 minutes

2. Top off oatmeal with other 1/2 nectarine, blueberries, almonds and a dash of cinnamon, if desired

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber from oats
  • Protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants from Chia seeds
  • Vitamin A,  magnesium, potassium and phosoprous from nectarines
  • Vitamins E,A,K and folate as well as protein from almonds
  • Blood sugar regulation from cinnamon
  • Vitamins K, A, and C, as well as omega 6 fatty acids from blubs

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What’s your favorite summer fruit?

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Oatmeal

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Got a request by a lovely follower by the name of Darcydoo! She wanted to know if I could make a  strawberry-rhubarb pie version of oatmeal, and I happily took on the challenge! My Dad LOVES strawberry-rhubarb pie, like I mean, If there was a whole pie in front of him, he would gladly eat it all.  I think he is going to appreciate this healthy version of his favorite dessert for breakfast! No added sugar and no preservatives, as well as low fat and low calorie, this oatmeal is a tasty start to your day.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Oatmeal

  • 1/4 cup frozen rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 tsp. Coconut oil
  • Dash of cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
  • 1/2 cup oats
  1. In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, add rhubarb, strawberries and coconut oil and stir constantly until melted (about 5 minutes).
  2. Lower the heat to low and add cinnamon and honey and mix well.
  3. While mixture is  cooling, microwave oats with water for about 2 minutes.
  4. When oats are finished, add strawberry rhubarb mixture and mix well.
  5. Add strawberries and crushed pecans and ENJOY!

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber from the oats and fruit!
  • Calcium and vitamins K,A,C and E from Rhubarb
  • Vitamins A,C,E and Folate from strawberries
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • All natural

If anyone would like to request a certain flavor, please comment below!

Thank you! 🙂

THE BEST OATMEAL EVER!!!

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No themed oatmeal today folks, well, no regular themed oats. Today is my own version of the BEST OATMEAL EVER. Yup, you heard right, the BEST OATMEAL EVER. My very own concoction of everything in my kitchen (literally). This oatmeal is probably nothing like you have ever tasted before, it’s got its own special flavor.  Healthy, filling and satisfying, these oats are the perfect way to start your day! Move-over themed oats, it’s time for this guy to shine, and he will do nothing less than impressed!

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THE BEST OATMEAL EVER!!!

  • 1/2 cup dry oats
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 black cherries
  • 3 strawberries
  • 10 blueberries
  • 1/2 apple
  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios

1.  In a small pot, bring water to a boil, then add oatmeal and stir continuously until water is absorbed

2. Take off from heat and transfer oats into a bowl and add cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla

3. On a cutting board, chop up fruit into small pieces and then add to oats along with pistachios

4. Mix well and enjoy!!! 🙂

Processed with VSCOcam with f2 presetHealth Benefits

  • Fiber
  • No added Sugar
  • No preservatives
  • 100% clean
  • Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
  • Fruit servings

This may or may not be the most delicious version of oats I have ever tasted, but don’t just go by my opinion, go ahead and try for yourself 🙂

 

 

Rosemary and Nectarine Salsa

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Tomato’s pair well with anything (well at least in my opinion), they are sweet juicy and perfect for summer, not to mention in FRESH salsa! I actually despised tomatoes until earlier this year, I can’t believe what i’ve been missing! I was decided forced to eat a slice against my will, but I’m glad I did. I mean I have always loved ketchup and marinara sauce, but a raw tomato just didn’t appeal to me for some reason. Thank God that phase ended, because now I literally can’t stop (won’t stop) eating them!

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Rosemary and Nectarine Salsa

  • 4 small tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 nectarine
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped rosemary
  • salt and pepper
  1. Chop up the tomatoes, onion, nectarine into very small pieces.
  2. Place chopped ingredients in a jar and add rosemary and salt and pepper.
  3. Stir ingredients until thoroughly  mixed.
  4. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits:

  • Plenty of Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Minerals
  • Fiber
  • No added sugar
  • healthier and tastier than jarred salsa!

What is YOUR go-to condiment?

 

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