Strawberry yogurt oatmeal

Oatmeal topped with low fat plain yogurt and strawberry sauce (strawberry slices cooked in a simple syrup of agave nectar, water and vanilla extract).

Banana oatmeal

Add one mashed banana (minus a few slices to top) to 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, dash of salt, and a tsp. of vanilla extract and pumpkin spice. Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the oats. Top with a few banana slices and chopped pistachios :)

Pear ginger oatmeal

Cook pear cubes for a couple minutes in 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup milk with some ginger powder, brown sugar and cinnamon. As it boils, add oats, cook for a minute and serve!
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Nutella oatmeal

A decadent choice for Sunday! cook oatmeal with milk and add 1 tbs Nutella after the oats are cooked. Stir well, serve, and top with a dollop of Nutella and some crushed nuts.

Nectarine spiced oatmeal

1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup oats, dash of salt, 1 medium nectarine cut in cubes, 1 tsp. of vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg, couple of tbs. raisins. Add the nectarine and raisins to the milk, water and spices before heating to a boil and adding the oats. Serve and top with crushed nuts for some crunch. Add a swirl of agave nectar or honey if you like it sweet. Delicious!

Blueberries and almond oatmeal

1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup oats, dash of salt, and PLENTY of blueberries. Cook oatmeal following instructions, serve and top with crushed almonds and a swirl of agave nectar. A nice way to use up those five pounds of blueberries I got at the store!

Welcome!

Oatmeal! The humble and comforting food that brings me back to my happy childhood, when my grandma used to cook it in a thick and rich porridge. As an adult, I now know that oatmeal is a very healthy food too, rich in fiber and essential vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants. So here's part of my journey as I re-discover new ways to enjoy the oats!