POWER UP OATMEAL!
OATMEAL. It’s my number # diet staple. Somehow I can never get sick of it and crave a comforting bowl on a daily basis. I’m always taste testing for new ways to make my bowl of oatmeal more powerful. I’ve played with many different recipes and enjoyed them all. Below is one of my “Oatmeal recipe staples”. What do YOU put in your bowl?
“Caroline’s POWER UP OATMEAL Recipe.”
Perfect for anytime of day – this recipe will give you the energy you need to run, bike, swim, and play! I used LIVESTRONG.COM to create the recipe and estimate the delicious nutrition facts.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serving: 2 hearty breakfast bowls (or one hungry training bowl 🙂
Ingredients
I buy all my ingredients in the Bulk Section at Whole Foods Market. Saves me a TON of money and allows me to get exactly the portions I need.
- 1/2 cup Bulk Organic Regular Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup Oat Bran (bulk)
- 3 1/2 cups Water
- 1/4 cup Monukka Raisins
- 1/4 cup Organic Raw Mammoth Pecan Halves
- 1 tbsp Organic Shredded Unsweetened Coconut (bulk)
- 1/2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
Directions – So simple you can’t mess up! 🙂
Soak Oats and Water in sauce pot overnight.
Simmer on the stovetop over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stir occasionally. Cook until oats are tender and have a thick consistency.
Let mixture sit for an additional 10 minutes after cooking. Add salt and preferred sweetener to taste (sugar, agave).
Add preferred toppings.
Grab a big bowl, spoon, and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount per Serving:
Estimated Percent of Calories from:
- Fat: 35%
- Carbohydrate: 66%
- Protein: 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Looking for more ways to mix up your oatmeal recipes? Check out these sites:
- Kath Eats Blog: TRIBUTE TO OATMEAL
- Eating Well: Overnight Oatmeal
- Cycling Coach Levi’s Training Oatmeal
- Easy Overnight Vegan Oats from one of my favorite blogs: Oh She Glows
- Whole Food’s Perfect Pot of Oatmeal
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