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Almond Joy Oatmeal
I truly did have great ambitions for the blog this week. I had a couple new ideas for breakfast oatmeal, a lengthy list of savory oatmeal possibilities, and even a couple baked goods in mind. But then I went ahead and got myself a kidney stone.
Yes, Wednesday morning, I awoke bright and early with a kidney stone slicing its way to my bladder. How pleasant! I practically sang and danced all the way to the emergency room. Never in my life have I been filled with such joy and endless optimism!Yeah right. In truth, it was easily the most painful experience I’ve ever been through. Luckily for me, it was only one small stone, and it passed pretty quickly. I’ll count my lucky stars this time.
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POSTED IN: almond, bananas, chocolate, coconut, dessert lovers, hidden banana, nuts, tropical
POSTED IN: almond, bananas, chocolate, coconut, dessert lovers, hidden banana, nuts, tropical
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
This morning, I had full intentions of making my Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal. As I started heating up the almond milk on the stove, however, I had a sudden change of heart. I wanted something different. Something without chocolate. I’ve done the chocolate thing too much lately.
How have I not tried the strawberry-banana combo yet with oatmeal? It’s so obvious; it has to be one of the most classic flavor combinations out there!
Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal
For some people, weekends mean making elaborate breakfasts with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and glugs of maple syrup. (“Glugs” is a word, right?)For me, weekends mean adding chocolate to my oatmeal.
This week was extra special for me because I had strawberries. I generally try to stick to the produce that’s in season, and I usually avoid all conventionally grown berries because of the pesticides. However, I was dying for strawberries, and after several weeks of thinking of them constantly, I gave in. So thanks for the strawberries, California!
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Choconut Oatmeal
One of my favorite things about adopting a more healthful diet is that it taught me to try new foods. My diet used to consist of various combinations of potatoes, ground beef, corn, and Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken, with occasional doses of Cheetos, Lucky Charms, and Toaster Strudels. Anything beyond that, I hated. If it didn’t taste exactly like something my mom made, I would turn my nose up.
Opening my mind to all foods has really helped me embrace all flavors and textures. Many foods that I hated five years ago have now become some of my favorites.
One food in particular has really captivated me lately: coconut. I had always hated it. I hated german chocolate cake because of the coconut. I hated Samoas because of the coconut. I hated coconut cream pie because of the coconut.
Thin Mints Oatmeal
[This post has been updated with new photos on 8/28/2015.]
My friends, let me tell you the story of how Thin Mints Oatmeal came to be…
I have a love-hate relationship with bananas. In general, I kind of hate them. I rarely eat them plain; their taste and texture make me gag a little if I’m not in the right mood. On the other hand, they are just wonderful. They are a natural sweetener, super cheap, and versatile. I can put them in sandwiches, smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods, which is why–despite my on-and-off hatred of them–I almost always have some on the counter.
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POSTED IN: bananas, chocolate, cookie lovers, dessert lovers, herbs, hidden banana, mint
POSTED IN: bananas, chocolate, cookie lovers, dessert lovers, herbs, hidden banana, mint
Dark Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
This recipe is insanely easy. I especially recommend it if you’re new to the fabulous world of homemade porridge! The sweet richness of the Dark Chocolate almond milk gives this bowl of oats an intense, chocolaty flavor that is certain to win anyone over. This nondairy milk is heavenly, but I rarely let myself buy it because it’s what I call a “frivolous purchase.” However, when I do buy it, I always make sure to have bananas on hand so I can make this delightful breakfast.
