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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal
Today marks the start of my final week in the Midwest. I must say I’m eager to return to the East Coast and ride subways to my heart’s desire. And eat brunch in the Upper West Side. And shop at Trader Joe’s. And read in Central Park. And all that good stuff.
I enjoyed an excellent morning in Minnesota today, though. I visited the farmer’s market, which is small but mighty. Only four vendors had set up under the picnic shelter of the lakeside park. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the selection this week. Despite only having four vendors, the variety was impressive: fresh breads and baked goods, maple syrup and goodies made with it (maple butter!), and two “typical” produce vendors.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Muffins
Muffins again? I know, but I’m not sorry. I had an urge to make muffins, so I decided to make the most out of the urge and experiment with multiple recipes. Hence, I give you experiment #2 . . . . lemon poppy seed!
These muffins are slightly more traditional than the Thin Mints Muffins (although not quite as decadent!). They are perfect for an easy breakfast or on-the-go snack. If you want to use them for dessert, you could top them with a glaze!
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Key Lime Pie Overnight Oatmeal
Question: how necessary are key limes for a key lime pie? Would anyone be offended if I used, say, your average lime? Because that’s what I did, and I’m not apologizing for it.
Since my Strawberry Limeade Oatmeal turned out so well, I thought I’d stick with the lime theme and test this Key Lime Pie Oatmeal. It’s citrusy, vibrant, and ever so creamy, thanks to the addition of coconut yogurt.
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POSTED IN: 5 ingredients or less, citrus, dessert lovers, overnight, pie lovers, tropical, yogurt
POSTED IN: 5 ingredients or less, citrus, dessert lovers, overnight, pie lovers, tropical, yogurt
Strawberry Limeade Overnight Oatmeal
This week, I did something I’ve never done before: I purchased a fresh lime.
Gasp! I know, I know. That’s pathetic. Using fresh limes and lemons was never something my family opted to do. We used those sketchy bottled juices and called it good. Recently, living with my roommate Allison has taught me the value in using fresh citrus. First of all, the taste is unmatched and incredibly bright and refreshing. Furthermore, it’s cheap!! Sure, I will continue to have the bottles on hand for unexpected citrus needs, but I will be turning to fresh limes and lemons more often.
The lime was purchased for this recipe. I’ll be honest – I was exceptionally nervous about its result. I tried a similar recipe once upon a time, but I did not blend the strawberries and citrus together, and the strawberry became unpleasantly sour, to the point that it tasted nearly rotten! As it turns out, blending the fruit together before letting it sit overnight cures this fluke. Don’t ask me why; I’m an artist, not a scientist. 🙂
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Lemon and Kiwi Oatmeal
I hope nobody is bored of my lemon recipes! This will be the last one for a while, I promise. And trust me, this one is a fabulous one to finish with. It’s bright, fruity, and energizing! I made this for dinner on a beautifully sunny day (didn’t need a jacket!), and I savored every golden spoonful while lounging on my wood floor next to an open window. Oh, spring! I love thee.
I resent the idea that oatmeal is only a “winter food.” Boo on that! If you haven’t noticed, I enjoy oatmeal year-round. The heat doesn’t bother me because I’m usually cold in the mornings, regardless of the season. Of course, I could always prepare refrigerator oats instead…but I rarely eat cold oatmeal anyway. As I’ve mentioned before, I always heat up my overnight oats before eating them. There is just something so comforting about warm porridge!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Oatcakes for One
After exploring every oatmeal option to use my lemon extract, I had to move on to the next format: pancakes.
I’m so glad I discovered how to make these single-serving pancakes. It’s wonderful to have pancakes in the morning without standing over the stove, flipping extra pancakes for half an hour. Also, these oatmeal pancakes treat me without ripping my stomach apart. My body hates Bisquick!
Now, I’ll be honest, these pancakes are perfectly tasty but not overly sweet. I included an optional sweetener in the ingredients list for those of you who know you have a sweet tooth. No judgment. 🙂
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Orange, Cherry, and Chocolate Oatmeal
Success! I finally got three posts in a week again. I’ve been in a two-post slump for a while. It’s probably because I’ve been going through a major Lemon Coconut phase, and that’s all I’ve been making! Today, I finally pulled myself together and made a new recipe.
I know I’ve told you this before already, but these dried cherries my mom sent me were a game-changer. I find them so much more flavorful and appealing than frozen cherries…or even fresh ones. I love using them in my oatmeal because they actually provide a cherry taste! The frozen cherries I bought from Whole Foods are just not cutting it for me.
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Lemon Drop Overnight Oatmeal
My goodness. Ever since I made that Lemon Coconut Oatmeal over spring break, I just CAN’T. STOP. I came back to the Jerz, went to Whole Foods, and somewhat begrudgingly (I’m cheap) passed over the ~$5 for a bottle of lemon extract. But now I can have wonderfully lemony oatmeal ALL THE TIME!
You could obviously top this with coconut and make it Overnight Lemon Coconut Oatmeal, but as is, this recipe is just a straight-up celebration of lemon. Don’t skip the banana; I promise it’s necessary! The yogurt will make it creamy but is not essential to the recipe.
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Lemon Coconut Oatmeal
(Hello from the Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport!)
I still can’t believe I hated coconut my entire life. Now, I worship it! Coconut milk, coconut yogurt, coconut butter, coconut shreds…give me any or all and I’ll be a happy lady!
Friday morning, I paired it with lemon. The wonderful thing about being at my parents’ house is having access to all my mom’s extracts. She decorates cakes, so her cupboard hosts nearly a dozen different flavors, from mint to cherry. Normally, I use lemon juice for my oatmeal, but for this recipe, I was able to experiment with lemon extract. OH MY GOSH, I loved the result. It has such a bright flavor, like lemon zest instead of just the juice. In fact, I liked it so much that I had it again this morning. Encore, encore!
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POSTED IN: 5 ingredients or less, bananas, citrus, coconut, hidden banana, tropical, yogurt
POSTED IN: 5 ingredients or less, bananas, citrus, coconut, hidden banana, tropical, yogurt
Blood Orange and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
You know those moments in life when you’ve wanted to try something for months, or even years, and you’ve formulated an idea of what it will be like and the sensations it will give you?
(Okay, that question could get misconstrued quickly. We’re talking about food here!)
That is how I felt about blood oranges. I had never seen one before, so I definitely hadn’t tasted one. I imagined them bursting with deep, red, juicy flavor, more “berry” in flavor than “citrus.”
To be honest, when I finally tried it about a year ago, it let me down. I was disturbed by its bitterness, and turned off by the harsh nuances in its citrusy flavor.
Of course, with some more exposures, I came to appreciate its unique taste. Plus, similar to grapefruit, blood oranges mellow out once cooked into porridge. It almost does have a berry taste! Win!
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