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Molasses Maple Oatmeal

16 Feb IMG_7745

What I’m digging lately – Molasses Maple Oatmeal

Molasses is crazy good for, eliminates the need to add much sugar, and gives the oats a complex flavor.

Depending on how much time you have to spare I have two versions.

The busy woman version and the lazy day version.

First up for the busy folk. This can either be made the night before and stored in the fridge. Or premade in the morning and then enjoyed at a later time. (It’s kind of better if it sits for a half hour or so)

  • 1/3 c oats
  • 1/4 c oat bran
  • 1 T chia
  • 1 T flax
  • 1 c +2 T of hot water or milk
  • 1 T Molasses
  • 1/2 T Maple Syrup
  • Cinnamon

I put flax and chia meal in everything, but it would work just as well without it. I also love the texture the oat bran/oat mix gives. But either or would do too.

If you have the luxury of cooking oats in a pot, this one gives a slightly but equally good consistency.

Same ingredients as before though a bit more water may be necessary.

Add the molasses, cinnamon, and maple in once the mixture has congealed a bit more.

I love to make a big batch on Sundays and then reheat it in the mornings for a quick brekkie.

It looks like dessert, but its just the right amount of sweetness to start off your day.

It’s also excellent drowned in almond milk.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway!

x

Casey

Homemade Granola Bars

31 Oct IMG_6503

Hello Nuggets! How was your weekend?

Mine involved farmers markets, mimosas, and absolutely no school work :)

The homemade granola bars have been a recipe of many trials.

I made a blueberry walnut flax variety which was okay. I like the topping combo but the base wasn’t sweet enough and it was a bit too chewy…and oaty

Then I tried a carob pretzel variety which I accidentally burned a little, but the pretzels weren’t cutting it somehow and the carob chips didn’t cook well.

Finally I figured it out and made two varieties too! You can easily sub your sugar preference, puffed whatever preference and pumpkin butter in place of the apple butter.

Here’s a view of the pre Oven-Lovin’I had just a bit of extra batter so I put it in these valentine themed silicone cups.

Post Oven-Lovin’ shot

The two varieties I made were a Carob Pretzel Granola Bar and a GORP Granola Bar

Both playing on the sweet and salty thing.

Homemade Granola Bars

makes about 10 large bars

  • 1.5 c oats
  • 1/2 c oat bran
  • 1.5 c puffed millet
  • 1/4 c chia
  • 1/4 c flax
  • 1/4 c protein powder
  • 1/8 c sucanat
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 t baking powder
  • 1/2 t baking soda
  • 1/2 c almond milk
  • 1/2 c apple butter (or pumpkin butter)
  • 1/2 c mashed banana
  • 1/2 t vanilla
  1. Combine all ingredients except for milk, apple butter, banana, and vanilla in a bowl
  2. Combine milk, apple butter, banana, and vanilla in a bowl
  3. Mix the wet with the dry
  4. Mix in the Add-ins
  5. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes
  6. Let cool

GORP Granola Bar Add-ins

  • 1/2 c peanuts
  • 1/2 c raisins
  • 1/4 c chocolate covered sunflower seeds (these are UNBELIEVABLE when cooked)

 

Carob Pretzel Add-ins

  • 1/2 c crushed pretzel sticks (the stick aspect is key – trust me)
  • 1/3 c carob chips

I found that the pretzels and carob chips turned out better when I put them on top of the granola bar instead of within the mix.

Other Ideas for Add-ins

  • Walnuts and Blueberries
  • M&Ms and Marshmallows
  • Dried Cranberries, Almonds, and Carob/Chocolate
  • Peanut Butter and Dried Cranberries
  • Peanut Butter and Marshmallow

The GORP variety was by absolute favorite!!! The sunflower seeds were insanely delicious when cooked. Brought out the nutty flavor. Plus you can never go wrong with a peanut raisin combo.

Which combo sounds the best to you?

x

Casey

Also Happy Halloween!

We’re Drinkin’

25 Oct

A little while back I tried MamaChia and was not impressed.

Though I always steal glances at Synergy’s version at the supermarket. Finally when some one talked me into it saying it was wayy better than MamaChia I caved.

I mean, I love synergy and I love chia. I really wanted to enjoy the combination.


Ya know what? It was a lot better. Not jump of your seat worthy but I did enjoy it. It’s a tough drink to have the whole thing in one sitting. But it was a good one to sit in the fridge and have a few sips of every now and again.

I only wish they had it in a strawberry flavor. That’s what I was really craving. Probably because that’s exactly what the bottle looked like: a giant strawberry.

Onto a better find. After the raw foods class I took at the Wholf I was completely sold on apple cider vinegar. I’ve been using it on salads and in dips. I saw this on the shelf this weekend when I was grocery shopping. A bit of a price tag but I was intrigued.

I opted for the apple cinnamon flavor to go with the holiday theme.

It tasted exactly like cinnamon graham crackers!

Taking a look at the ingredient list this would be a cinch to make myself. I already have pretty much all of the ingredients on hand. It’s just a bit of cash-ola because of the Bragg’s stamp on it

I’ll report back to you when I make it, which should be soon since I plan on getting some fresh cider for these drool worthy margaritas

Crazy days lately. Here’s to hoping it slows down soon.

x

Casey

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