Morning Oats, Your Way
Sometimes youโve got to find joy in the little things in life. For me, itโs making my morning oats.
Whoever said eating healthy was boring, clearly didnโt have much creativity! No two creations are the same in my world.
I play around with topping combinations to satisfy my cravings that morning.
Is it true things taste better when they look better? Rhetorical question… I’m certain they do.
If you struggle with breakfast ideas, getting kids to eat or simply love food as much as I do, keep reading.
Whats Inside?
Start With the Base
Choose your oats. Rolled/ Old Fashioned. Steel Cut. Quick.
Stovetop
I’ll assume you don’t need a run down on how to cook oatmeal (if you have trouble toasting a slice of bread without burning it… I suggest learning that first – LOL).
Cook with Water, Milk or a Non-Dairy Alternative (Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Oat). Simmer to ensure it doesn’t burn on the stove.
Prefer Overnight Oats?
No Cooking Required! Refrigerate in Mason Jar Overnight and enjoy the next morning. Just be sure to use Plain Rolled/ Old Fashioned Oats for best results.
SIMPLE RATIO:
1 Part Oats + 1 Part Liquid + 1/8 Part Seeds + 1 Yogurt (if desired)
What about Protein?
Once Oats are cooked, I like to mix in protein powder for additional flavour & well… protein. Feel free to alternate between flavours to keep things interesting. Steel Supplements has a great line up of flavours of which I’ve tried: Hot Cocoa, Snickerdoodle, PB & J, Vanilla, Strawberry Cheesecake and Oreo. Veg- Pro is their vegan line. * Add Additional Splash of Milk or Non-Dairy Alternative until desired consistency is achieved. It’s important to add back moisture after the powder otherwise it’d be left dry
Alternatively, add approx. 1/2 cup Egg Whites to finished oats and stir/ whisk together until cooked. This adds a significant amount of protein with the additional benefit of adding Volume to make you feel full.
Standard toppings
Almond Butter / Peanut Butterย / Hazenut Butter / Cashew
Plain or Flavoured Yogurt or Non-Dairy Alternative (Coconut Yogurt)ย
Fruit (Fresh or Frozen) Banana, Strawberry, Raspberry, Wild Blueberries, Blackberries, Kiwi, Honey Crisp Apple etc.
Hemp Hearts/ Nuts/ Seedsย (ie. pumpkin seed, flax, walnut, almond slivers, chia)ย
Maple Syrup/ Raw Honey
Additional Toppings
Granola, Cereal, Rice Puffs, Kamut Puffs
SALT! Yes, Salt. It enhances the flavour.
Vanilla Extract / Almond Extract
Cinnamonย Powder/ Eggnog Seasoning/ Chocolate Donut Seasoning (Different Brands Available – I purchase Flavour God)ย
Chocolate chips (Stevia Sweetened, Milk, White, Dark, Peanut Butter, Mint, Butterscotch, Chunks)
Coconut Shavings / Flakes
Jams / Compote / Peach Preserve/ Stewed Berries
Exotic Fruit (Fig, Star fruit, Papaya, Mango, Golden Berries, Passion Fruit etc.)
Flavoured Stevia Drops (NOW Brand has a great selection of flavours)
Cream cheese (You read that read. Achieve a ‘Cheesecake’ Flavour by adding a dollop on top or Create a Cheesecake Icing by mixing with yogurt and adding fruit or flavoured protein powder)ย
Coffee (yes, sometimes I pour a bit of my coffee inside my oats for a ‘mocha’ flavour)ย
Maca powderย (When I’m not having a smoothie, this is a great way to get Maca Powder into my diet)
COMBINATIONS
Pumpkin Puree & Pumpkin Pie Spice (AKA Pumpkin Pie)
Shredded Carrots, Pineapple & Walnut (AKA Carrot Cake)
Apple Sauce, Apple, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup (AKA Apple Pie)
Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Cream Cheese or Yogurt (AKA Key Lime Pie)
Fresh or Instant Coffee or Espresso Powder, Vanilla Extract, Maple Syrup. Yogurt with Vanilla Protein Powder to form cream layer. Cocoa powder on top (AKA Tiramisu)
Is this what all designers do? My dad says itโs too pretty to eat.
