{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! :)

{Microwave PB Banana Oatmeal}

I can't believe I don't have this recipe on the blog! Any day that I forget to make my overnight oats the night before...I make these oats! They are fast and easy! Feel free to play around with toppings but my favorite is honey, organic crunchy peanut butter and sliced banana.

These are great on days that you are short on time but want something filling and yummy to start your day. I use the 6 minutes these are in the microwave to prepare my kids breakfast! By the way...kids love these too!

Microwave PB Banana Oatmeal
serves 1

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond coconut milk (I use the dry measuring cup to measure this because it is already out and I am lazy like that!)
• Dash or two of cinnamon

Toppings:

• Drizzle of honey or real maple syrup
• 1 tbsp. organic crunchy peanut butter
• 1/2 banana (sliced)

Add ingredients to large bowl. (These will bubble over if you don't use a large bowl). Microwave for 6-7 minutes. Stir and add desired toppings!

**My 3 year old loves when I add about 1/2 tablespoon of dark cocoa powder to his and he calls it Chocolate oatmeal. This is his favorite breakfast!

{1 Minute Fruit and Nut Oatmeal}

Ya'll know that I am a huge oatmeal fan...right?? It has lowered my cholesterol, keeps me full and gives me a good amount of fiber each day. Sometimes I will switch it up but my true breakfast love is oatmeal. I make steel cut oatmeal most of the time...but lately I wake up ravenous! I need something quick and easy!

The other day we were flying out the door heading to gymnastics and didn't have time for breakfast. My husband ran in Starbucks for a coffee and was sweet enough to grab me an oatmeal. I don't really know what the ingredients look like but it was delicious! I knew I could easily make this at home. I like to cook mine in a mug because it is easy to eat and most mornings I carry it around with me....eating and feeding the kids breakfast at the same time! I am a pro-multi-tasker!

1 Minute Fruit and Nut Oatmeal

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup water (I use my dry measuring cup for this because I am lazy)

Toppings:

• splash almond milk (unsweetened vanilla)
• dried fruit
• nuts
• organic honey or real maple syrup
• cinnamon
• fresh fruit 
• almond butter
• flax seed

Grab a large mug. Add oats and water. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and add toppings! Viola! Breakfast is served!! 

**My favorite combo is almond milk, dried fruit blend from Trader Joe's, pecans, organic honey and a dash of cinnamon! Delish!

So tell me....

What are your favorite oatmeal toppings???

{Super Fast Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Week}

SO you guys know that I am loving on some steel cut oatmeal lately....right?? I LOVE them and have made some form of steel cut oatmeal every morning for the past few weeks. They are so healthy and so delicious! I love eating warm oats on a cool morning! The only problem is that sometimes I don't have 20-30 minutes to cook breakfast in the morning. Sometimes I just need to grab something fast!! Well this is perfect for those of you that don't have a lot of time in the mornings! These are great if you are feeding a crowd or just want to make these on Sunday mornings and have them in the fridge to eat all week!

Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Week
adapted from: The Bitten Word

• 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
• 6 cups water
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 small banana (mashed)
• 1/2 cup organic egg whites
• splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

In a large sauce pan, combine oats,vanilla and water. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover. Allow this to sit overnight. 

In the morning, uncover the oats and bring back to a boil. Stir frequently and reduce to medium-low heat. Add in remaining ingredients. Stir the entire time while adding in the egg whites until well combined. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until oats are creamy, the water has absorbed and the oats still have a slightly chewy texture. 

Top as desired! My favorites toppings are chopped banana, raisins and maple syrup or chunky all natural peanut butter and honey! 

Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container to enjoy all week!

Enjoy!! :)

{Clean Eating Steel Cut Oatmeal}

It is kind of funny to me that I used to think that I didn't like hot oatmeal. Maybe I had never tried the RIGHT kind of hot oatmeal. I love overnight oats and I have enjoyed them all summer....but the temps are getting cooler at night and I want to wake up and eat something warm! I tried out this recipe from Running With Spoons and it changed my world!!! I have slightly tweaked it and played around with toppings. I have to say though...I have tried a few other recipes for hot oatmeal over the past couple weeks and none of them even come close to how delicious these oats are!

Clean Eating Steel Cut Oatmeal

• 1 cup water

• 3 tbsp. steel cut oats

• 1 tbsp. oat bran (or an additional tbsp. of steel cut oats)

• 1/3 cup organic egg whites

• 1/2 banana (roughly mashed)

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (or maple extract)

• dash of cinnamon

• 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will do) 

Bring water to a boil in a small pot over medium high heat. Once boiling, add in oats and oat bran. Stir and turn heat to medium-medium high. Allow to cook until all liquid has been absorbed. This will take about 10 minutes.

Add in egg whites slowly while stirring constantly. Next, add in mashed banana, vanilla, milk and a dash of cinnamon. Cook on low for another 10 minutes until oats are thick and creamy!

Remove from heat and scoop in bowl. Allow to cool and top with desired toppings.

My favorite toppings are:

- All natural crunchy peanut butter and a honey drizzle

-Almond butter and organic strawberry preserves

-Organic raisins and a drizzle of maple syrup

-Diced peaches and a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt

So tell me...

What are your favorite toppings for hot oatmeal???

{Clean Eating Peach Ginger Bread}

I have fallen in love with these oatmeal breads this summer!! They are great cold, right out of the refrigerator. That is actually how I prefer them! These breads are great paired with an apple if you are on the go or with some scrambled eggs if you have the time! I always find some way to get my oats in every morning. I have seen such a huge difference in my cholesterol and over all health since starting adding oats into my life!!

This is a family favorite around my house! I hope you love it!

Clean Eating Peach Oatmeal Bread

• 2 medium peaches (diced)
• 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
• 2 cups oats (ground into flour in food processor)
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup organic honey
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup Greek Vanilla Non-fat yogurt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 organic eggs

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Pour into loaf pan that has been sprayed with coconut oil/olive oil spray. 

**You can sprinkle with oats at this point if you want to make it pretty! :)

Bake for 45-55 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean and bread is cooked through.

**All ovens vary a little...start checking around 40 minutes :)

{PB & J Overnight Oats}

I LOVE overnight oats! There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and your breakfast being ready for you!! I love putting chia seeds in my overnight oats. Great way to bump up the nutrition and the taste!

 The other night I was trying to mix up my favorite overnight oats and realized that I was out of bananas! WHAT??? So instead of going with my usual...I decided to switch things up a little. Let me just say...they were fabulous! Oh and what a great way to eat that last bit of peanut butter out of the jar!

PB & J Overnight Oats

• 1/4 cup oats (any kind will do...I used rolled oats)
• 1/4 cup puffed wheat (I used Trader Joe's brand which is naturally sweetened)
• 1 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1 tbsp. all natural chunky peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 5 drops Vanilla Creme Stevia Drops
• 1/2 cup strawberries (diced)

Combine all ingredients except strawberries in mason jar or container with lid. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate overnight. Top with diced strawberries.

Enjoy!