{Peach and Banana Baked Oatmeal}

This is a super yummy baked oatmeal recipe that is super easy to whip up and the whole family will love it! It also is yummy leftover.  Don't love peaches....no worries....blueberries or any fruit would be yummy on top! 

Baked Oatmeal with Peaches and Bananas

• 2 medium bananas (diced in coins)
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 
• 1 cup frozen peach slices (or fresh) **Feel free to leave the slices whole or chop them up to bite size pieces
• 2 tbsp. organic butter
• sprinkle of organic cane sugar

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In an 8x8 baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray, add bananas in a single layer. Mix oats, cinnamon and baking powder in a medium bowl. Sprinkle oat mixture over bananas. Combine milk, eggs, syrup and vanilla in a bowl and stir well. Pour over oats. Add sliced peaches to top. Melt butter. Drizzle over the top of oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle the top with sugar. 

Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown.

If chocolate is more your thang....try this Dark Chocolate Banana Baked oatmeal! It's a crowd pleaser for sure! :)

{Banana Chia Pudding}

This may be my favorite new snack/dessert. It is beyond yummy and so good for you! I love all things banana and chia so the combo is absolute perfection! You can top this any way you like. A dollup of Truwhip and crumbled cracker is my preferred topping but I think a layer of vanilla Greek yogurt and sliced banana would also be delish!

Banana Chia Pudding
adapted from: Stupid Easy Paleo

• 1 small/medium banana
• 1/4 cup almond coconut milk (your favorite milk will work)
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds

toppings:

• Truwhip or organic whipped topping
• crumbled organic whole wheat or graham crackers (I like Carr Whole Wheat because they are slightly sweet)

Add banana and milk to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Add chia and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Add toppings. DEVOUR!

{Clean Eating Chocolate Covered Banana Dippers}

Confession.....my kids love those Dole Banana Dippers things! Have you heard of them? My Mom brings over a box every time she comes over. My kids think this is a nice "ice cream" like treat. Although I think you could buy much worse....I still wanted to come up with my own healthier version with things that I always have in my pantry! Let's just say this plate was cleaned in seconds!!

Clean Eating Chocolate Covered Banana Dippers

• 1/4 cup organic coconut oil (in liquid form)
• 1 tbsp. dark cocoa powder
• 1 packet Stevia or 4-6 liquid stevia drops (You can use honey but I find it doesn't mix as well)
• 1 frozen banana (diced in "coins" before frozen)

Add oil, cocoa powder and stevia in a small bowl or mug. Add banana "coins" one at a time to the mixture. Using a fork make sure each banana is coated well and allow excess to drip off before placing onto a plate to harden.

Eat right away or freeze in airtight container.

** My kids LOVE these. You could always add chopped peanuts or almonds before they harden. Diced frozen strawberries or pineapple also work well.

***You could always pour this chocolate mixture over a bowl of organic ice cream to give you that "shell" effect!

Devour! :)

{Strawberry Banana Post Workout Smoothie}

I am usually a HUGE fan of chocolate protein shakes after my workouts but I decided to switch things up and I am so glad I did! This one may be my new favorite! I say that after every new shake recipe..ha ha...but I truly love them all!

I have started trying to add in more coconut water because it is super refreshing and packed with electrolytes. Perfect after a super sweaty workout. I don't LOVE drinking it straight so I have started adding it to my post workout smoothie and it is super yummy!

**If you want to see a video of my making this shake....check it out on my Instagram!

Strawberry Banana Post Workout Smoothie
serves:1

• 1 cup pure coconut water (I used Vita Coco brand)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 medium banana (frozen banana if possible)
• 1/2 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used MRM all natural rich vanilla)
• stevia to sweeten (optional: 4 drops liquid stevia, stevia packet or honey)

Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth!


ENJOY!!