Oatmeal is touted as one of the best breakfast foods but can sometimes be inconvenient to make unless you use instant. You must wait for the oats to cook and then clean up a sticky pot. However, I prefer cooked oatmeal rather than microwave. I found a German video on YouTube with a recipe for Oatmeal balls and loved that idea. I tried it out and it was yummy, but I made a … [Read more...]
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
The Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission sent me this recipe for Blackberry Baked Oatmeal in honor of Heart Month (February) because it is heart-healthy and rich in antioxidants. One of the best things for heart health you can eat for breakfast is oatmeal because it lowers your blood pressure. When you add berries to the mix, it's even better. Berries help you … [Read more...]
Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
I was never into eating oatmeal or cereal for breakfast for most of my life. It was always too bland and uninteresting. My choice would be eggs or leftover lunch or dinner instead. Now that I'm older and more concerned with my health, I’ve developed an appreciation for good ole’ oatmeal. But it doesn't have to be boring white gruel. In the recipe below, I've added … [Read more...]
Power Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe
Whole grains are a big part of the diet of many who live to be centenarians. But, nowadays, everyone is telling you to cut out wheat and go gluten-free. If gluten doesn't agree with you, you can usually safely eat oatmeal and it's full of benefits. The recipe below is one of my favorite ways to eat this soothing and wholesome grain and includes protein and … [Read more...]
