Fresh Pineapple Oatmeal

Oatmeal made with Fresh Pineapple, very tropical-ish!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk (or other milky substance)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rolled oats
pinch of salt
1 cup pineapple, chopped
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins
shredded coconut

Directions:

1. In a saucepan combine the milk, water, salt, oats and pineapple.
2. Turn heat to medium and stir occasionally until mixture comes almost to a boil and most of the liquid is absorbed, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
3. When the oats are done, stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract and raisins.
4. Pour oats into bowl. Top with shredded coconut.

This is one delicious, tropical tasting bowl of oatmeal, maybe like a pineapple upside down cake:) Very filling and refreshing, tasty way to start your day.

*Camala*

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake in a bowl of oatmeal for Breakfast…YUM!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (or other milky substance)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup mango, diced (could also use pineapple)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
1 oz (about 2 tbsp) of plain yogurt
1 tsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened or sweetened coconut

Directions:

1. In a saucepan combine the oats, milk, water, shredded carrot, mango and salt.
2. Turn heat to medium and stir occasionally until mixture comes almost to a boil and most of the liquid is absorbed, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
3. While oats are cooking make “icing” by blending the yogurt with maple syrup.
4. When oats are done, stir in vanilla extract and brown sugar (if desired).
5. Pour oats into bowl. Top with shredded coconut and drizzle icing on top.

I found this recipe on Kath Eats and I am so glad I did. This is now one of my favorite breakfasts, It is very filling and refreshing. The carrots and coconut give this oatmeal a nice added texture. Her recipe includes nuts however I am not a big fan of nuts on food:) I like eating them by themselves so I omitted the nuts, so for all you nut lovers out there, you could add 1 Tbsp of toasted chopped pecans.

*Camala*

Quick and Easy Oatmeal

This is a quick and easy breakfast for my family. I just threw this morning meal together…it is pretty basic but my family likes it.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups  Quick Cooking Oats
3 cups water
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup milk
cinnamon

Directions:

1. Add oats and water to a saucepan. Then turn to high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Once it has come to a boil reduce heat to medium or medium high heat and stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes. Cook to desired consistency.
3. Remove from heat and add brown sugar, raisins and milk. Stir together until mixed well.
4. Spoon into serving bowls and dust with cinnamon.

This is an easy hearty breakfast.

*Camala*