Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Oatmeal - Remix!

A few months ago in a magazine that I get they had a quick article on new ways to eat oatmeal. I ripped it out and saved it because some of the ideas (okay ALL of the ideas) were just too good not to try!

Seeing as how the grain of the month is Oats this month, I am going to share them with you.

If you are a fruit lover there is Bananas with Molasses and Pecans, Pineapple with Mint,  Blueberries and Sunflower Seeds, or even fresh Grapes with Peanut Butter. Perhaps you want a little crunch with your oatmeal; try Mango with Coconut and Cashews, Dried Fruit and Pistachios or if creamy is your thing Yogurt and Marmalade (any type of Jam really). But if you are feeling really adventurous I highly recommend a savory oatmeal Cheddar with Scallions, with Bacon and Maple Syrup or my favorite of all time Fried Egg and Avocado with Fresh Salsa. 

Whether you are a quick cooking oatmeal lover or you enjoy steel cut or oat groats; oatmeal is a great way to experiment and get creative with breakfast.  This handout has a ton of fun ideas for mix-ins, and you can always make up your own!