Apple Strawberry Oatmeal

 

Hi there! Long time no see. After several weeks of absence (vacations and then coming back to reality with tons of homework) I'm back. Today I want to share with you a recipe for a delicious and healthy oatmeal. This yummy oats recipe will become one of your favorite breakfasts.

 

Oats are a complex carbohydrate that provide vitamins, minerals and proteins. At the same time, oatmeal is a food that gives great benefits to people with digestive problems, weight problems, diabetes and high cholesterol.

 

 

Ingredients (1 person)
 

  • 1 small apple chopped into small pieces
  • 3 or 4 sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter (divided into two) **
  • ⅓ cup of water
  • ⅓ cup of almond milk
  • ⅓ cup of old fashioned whole grain oats

 

 

Directions

  1. Combine oats, milk and water in a small saucepan. Add half a tablespoon of almond butter.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, simmer and stir a couple of times to mix well the ingredients.
  4. Continue to simmer until the oatmeal is ready. About 5 minutes.
  5. Serve oats in a bowl, add the fruit and drizzle with the remaining almond butter.

 

TIP: Warm up the almond butter for 15 seconds in the microwave. This makes it easier to drizzle on top of the oatmeal.

 

 

** I like to divide the almond butter to drizzle some of it over the fruit in the end, however it is not absolutely necessary. To make it faster you can add the full tablespoon on step one.

 

Frittata with Mixed Veggies

 

Near my home, there is a open-air market where local farmers sell their fruits and vegetables at low prices. I do most of my grocery shopping there, and this week I found asparagus at a great price. But do not panic or worry when you see that this recipe includes them because they can be replaced with green beans, zucchini, spinach, broccoli or any other vegetable you have at home or find low priced at the store.

 

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Taking advantage of the beginning of the week and my purchase, I roasted a big batch of asparagus, mushrooms and onions (just as I mentioned in my previous post Roasted Mixed Veggies). I had this veggies as a side dish and used the leftovers to make this delicious recipe.

 

 

This frittata is a light, healthy and easy to make version. It is an excellent breakfast and if your meal plan allows, you can accompany it with a slice of toast. You can also serve it for brunch with a side salad. I hope you like it as much as we do.

 

Ingredients (per person)

Olive oil spray
2 egg whites + 1 whole egg
½ cup of mixed veggies
1 tablespoon low-fat cheese for sprinkling. I used mozzarella.
Pepper
 

Directions

  1. Whisk together the egg and egg whites. Sprinkle with pepper.

  2. In a pan coated lightly with olive oil spray, heat the vegetables, add the egg mixture and sprinkle with cheese. If your vegetables were not previously cooked, just cooked them before adding the egg mixture and cheese. 

  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until eggs are firm. It takes between 5 to 8 minutes depending on the stove.

  4. Serve and enjoy!

 

 

How did you serve the frittata on the plate?

Easy! I carefully covered the pan with my plate and flipped it over. Just like you would do with a cake.

 

What other veggies can I use to make a Frittata? Here are some examples:

  • Tomato and onion. 
  • Mushrooms and spinach.
  • Green beans.
  • Potatoes