Ingredients:

• 2 large bananas cut into pieces
• 3/4 cups oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Instructions:

1. Get a saucepan and fill it with the almond milk and oats. Wait for the mixture to start boiling, then set the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Don’t forget to stir it several times.
2. When the oats are done, include the cinnamon, butter, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, and salt.
3. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes and when it’s done take the saucepan away from the heat.
4. Now you can caramelize the bananas. Use a saute pan to mix the rest of the sugar and coconut oil.
5. When it starts melting, add the bananas as well. Let them cook for 3 minutes, then turn the pieces on the other side. Caramelize for 1 more minute.
6. Transfer the oatmeal in a bowl or plate. This recipe is meant for 2 to 4 servings. Add the bananas on top, and finish off with the pecans.

The post Start Your Day With Caramelized Banana Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Non-Dairy Milk

Soy, almond, and other non-dairy types of milk are a great option for oatmeal if you don’t really like it when it’s prepared with water.

Peanut Butter

There’s no oatmeal combination that won’t become even better when you stir a spoonful of peanut butter into it.

Pear

Use up the delicious seasonal fruits to naturally sweeten your oatmeal and give it more flavor.

Sunflower Seeds

Add some healthy fats with crunchy sunflower seeds and improve the taste and texture of your oatmeal.

Banana

Oatmeal and bananas are a classic combination that won’t ever disappoint you, so go for it when you’re out of ideas.

The post These Are the Best Things to Mix into Your Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Recipe

1. Measure out 2 cups of steel-cut oats and pour that into the slow cooker along with 8 cups of water.
2. If you want your oats to be sweet, add in 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, or less if you don’t want it to be as decadent.
3. Then add in 1 teaspoon of salt, which might sound odd, but it won’t make the oats taste salty, it just enhances all the other flavors that are going into it.
4. Add in a splash of vanilla along with a pound of the frozen fruit of your choice. If you want to do fresh fruit like apples or pears, you can consider also adding spices like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon to really round out the flavors.
5. Stir everything together and then put the lid on and turn the setting to low and leave overnight.
6. Once it’s the morning, if you like super creamy oats, you can add in a cup of milk, and then serve it up and top with your favorite toppings like shredded coconut, sliced almonds, raisins, or plain!

The post If You Didn’t Know You Could Use Your Slow Cooker for Oatmeal, Now You Do! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Luckily, there are plenty of quick and easy ways to make a hot bowl of porridge tasty and enticing. Here are some of our favorites.

Fruit and Nuts

Adding banana to porridge makes it taste thicker and creamier, and a handful of fruits and nuts will add delicious flavors and give you added nutrients. A spoonful of cinnamon is also a tasty tip if you want to spice things up.

Fruit and Peanut Butter

You don’t need to have a fruit bowl of exotic fruits to make your porridge taste yummy. Sliced banana and a handful of berries should do the trick. Oh, and don’t forget a spoonful of peanut butter. Not only does it go wonderfully with porridge, it contains healthy fats to give you energy for the day.

Chocolate Oatmeal

If you like to get your sugar kick in the morning, why not add some coacoa powder to your porridge? This sweet recipe is delicious and is much healthier than you might think.

Go Savory

You don’t need to stick to sweet flavors for your morning bowl. We love this pumpkin and egg recipe for a protein-packed and delicious start to the day.

Smoothie Bowls

And if you aren’t convinced by any of these hot dishes, you can always just add a handful of oats to your favorite smoothie bowl. You’ll get all the energy and nutrients and won’t even realize its there.

The post 5 Ways To Make Oatmeal Taste Better appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Have a look at these easy and special three overnight oats recipes:

1. CINNAMON APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS
   Ingredients:
   Oats:
   * 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
   * 1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds
   * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   * 1 teaspoon ready-mixed or homemade apple pie spice
   * 1/2 – 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
   * 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
   * 1 3/4 cups almond milk (or milk of your choice)
   * 1/4 cup chopped apples
   Caramelised Apple Topping:
   * 1 large apple, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
   *1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
   *1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
   *1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
   Toppings:
   Pecans or walnuts.
   Extra almond milk for serving is also optional.
   
   Instructions:
   For the Overnight Oats: Combine all the ingredients in a large resealable bowl or divide into mason jars or any other type of small resealable container in the order as they appear.
   Give it a good stir, cover with the lid, and place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 4-5 hours.
   For the Apple Topping: In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon and saute for about 5 minutes or until the apples turn golden brown and begin to soften.
   Remove from heat and set aside. (You can make this ahead of time and place in a covered container in the refrigerator).When ready to eat, remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir or shake and garnish with apple pie topping, add desired toppings on top.

   View this post on Instagram

   When I wake up to a snow day, you better believe I’m making my clean apple pie oatmeal! This bowl is full of protein, healthy fat, and no added sugar, and the full recipe can be found on my blog! It’s honestly the breakfast I crave more than any other! PS. There are only a couple of hours left to enter my @eatnuttzo giveaway a few posts back, don’t miss it! #whatgriffineats

   A post shared by Griffin McKenzie Hill (@griffinmckenzie) on Mar 19, 2018 at 6:23am PDT

    

2. ESPRESSO OVERNIGHT OATS (with Salted Date Caramel)Ingredients:
   * 1 cup rolled oats
   * 1 tablespoon chia seeds
   * 3/4 cup almond milk
   * 1/2 cup strong cold press OR brewed coffee
   * 2 tablespoons maple syrup
   * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
   * 4 Medjool dates, pitted
   * Pinch of salt
   * Water
   Instructions:
   For the Overnight Oats: Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix again. Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.

   For the Date Caramel: Place 4 Medjool dates into a high-speed food processor. Process on high until pureed. Depending on how soft your dates are, you may need to add water. Add the 1/2 teaspoon.

   View this post on Instagram

   Mocha oats? Yes please so tasty and cosy on a cold morning #porridge #oats #chocolate #esspresso #coffee #mocha #mochaporridge #mochaoats #espressooats #breakfast #brekkie #yum #food #healthy #easy #quick #healthyliving #banana #walnuts #dates #maplesyrup

   A post shared by Sarah Cameron (@servingitupwithsarah) on Oct 10, 2017 at 6:48pm PDT

3. BLUEBERRY PANCAKE OVERNIGHT OATS
   Ingredients:
   * 1 cup rolled oats
   * 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
   * 1 cup Almond almond milk
   * 1/2 teaspoon butter extract (or 1 tablespoon butter)
   * 3 tablespoons maple syrup (plus extra for optional drizzling)
   * 1/4 cup pecan halves
   * 1/2 cup blueberriesInstructions:
   Mix together the oats, flax meal, almond milk, extract (or butter), and maple syrup together. Keep in an airtight container in your refrigerator overnight, or at least three hours. The next morning, stir in the pecans and blueberries and eat cold or warmed up.

   View this post on Instagram

   Blueberry oats topped with apple bananas and fresh liliko’i (which is like a giant yellow passionfruit) Almost too pretty to eat…almost #veganeats #breakfastinhawaii #nikkivegan

   A post shared by Nicole Vranjican (@nikkivegan) on Mar 16, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

The post Overnight Oats is Like Having Dessert for Breakfast appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

And if you want to make your breakfast even more nutritious, there are some secrets to increasing your nutrition absorption and getting your day to an even better start.

Chia Seeds

Whether you’re sprinkling them on top of something or using them as the base of a pudding, soaking them for 10-20 minutes before you use them will help them bloom and become easier to digest. Soaking them also helps to slow down digestion, which will make you feel fuller faster.

Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are a great way to add protein to your breakfasts, but make sure to grind them before you add them to smoothies or anything of the like. This is because the tough outer shell cannot be digested in our bodies, so we have to help it out by crushing it either in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

Oatmeal

Even though oats don’t take long to cook, by soaking them beforehand you help your body to digest them much easier, as well as being able to absorb the nutrients faster and more easily.

The post How to Make Your Breakfast Bowls Even More Nutritious appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This oatmeal is super delicious and chewier as it is processed differently to quick cook rolled oats. It needs at least half an hour to cook which is not very time efficient. Luckily there is a great way to prep ahead.

Simply cook, and freeze in a muffin pan. You will have steel cut oats portions that can be reheated instantly. Delighted? We are.

Ingredients

1. 2 Cups of steel cut oats
2. 8 Cups of water
3. 7 Tablespoons maple syrup
4. 2 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
5. ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

1. Bring water and salt to a full rolling boil.
2. Add oats and turn down the heat.
3. Simmer for half an hour.
4. Let stand for ten minutes.
5. Add syrup and cinnamon.
6. Grease 2 X 12 muffin pans.
7. Spoon into 21. Three “ steel muffins” will be your breakfast portion.
8. Freeze for five hours.
9. Seal in a freezer bag.
10. Heat for 2/3 minutes, add toppings. Enjoy.

It couldn’t be more convenient. It may take time to prep but it’s well worth it.

The post Quickie Steel Cut Instant Oats appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 large bananas cut into pieces
• 3/4 cups oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Instructions:

1. Get a saucepan and fill it with the almond milk and oats. Wait for the mixture to start boiling, then set the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Don’t forget to stir it several times.
2. When the oats are done, include the cinnamon, butter, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, and salt.
3. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes and when it’s done take the saucepan away from the heat.
4. Now you can caramelize the bananas. Use a saute pan to mix the rest of the sugar and coconut oil.
5. When it starts melting, add the bananas as well. Let them cook for 3 minutes, then turn the pieces on the other side. Caramelize for 1 more minute.
6. Transfer the oatmeal in a bowl or plate. This recipe is meant for 2 to 4 servings. Add the bananas on top, and finish off with the pecans.

The post Start Your Day With Caramelized Banana Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Non-Dairy Milk

Soy, almond, and other non-dairy types of milk are a great option for oatmeal if you don’t really like it when it’s prepared with water.

Peanut Butter

There’s no oatmeal combination that won’t become even better when you stir a spoonful of peanut butter into it.

Pear

Use up the delicious seasonal fruits to naturally sweeten your oatmeal and give it more flavor.

Sunflower Seeds

Add some healthy fats with crunchy sunflower seeds and improve the taste and texture of your oatmeal.

Banana

Oatmeal and bananas are a classic combination that won’t ever disappoint you, so go for it when you’re out of ideas.

The post These Are the Best Things to Mix into Your Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Recipe

1. Measure out 2 cups of steel-cut oats and pour that into the slow cooker along with 8 cups of water.
2. If you want your oats to be sweet, add in 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, or less if you don’t want it to be as decadent.
3. Then add in 1 teaspoon of salt, which might sound odd, but it won’t make the oats taste salty, it just enhances all the other flavors that are going into it.
4. Add in a splash of vanilla along with a pound of the frozen fruit of your choice. If you want to do fresh fruit like apples or pears, you can consider also adding spices like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon to really round out the flavors.
5. Stir everything together and then put the lid on and turn the setting to low and leave overnight.
6. Once it’s the morning, if you like super creamy oats, you can add in a cup of milk, and then serve it up and top with your favorite toppings like shredded coconut, sliced almonds, raisins, or plain!

The post If You Didn’t Know You Could Use Your Slow Cooker for Oatmeal, Now You Do! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Luckily, there are plenty of quick and easy ways to make a hot bowl of porridge tasty and enticing. Here are some of our favorites.

Fruit and Nuts

Adding banana to porridge makes it taste thicker and creamier, and a handful of fruits and nuts will add delicious flavors and give you added nutrients. A spoonful of cinnamon is also a tasty tip if you want to spice things up.

Fruit and Peanut Butter

You don’t need to have a fruit bowl of exotic fruits to make your porridge taste yummy. Sliced banana and a handful of berries should do the trick. Oh, and don’t forget a spoonful of peanut butter. Not only does it go wonderfully with porridge, it contains healthy fats to give you energy for the day.

Chocolate Oatmeal

If you like to get your sugar kick in the morning, why not add some coacoa powder to your porridge? This sweet recipe is delicious and is much healthier than you might think.

Go Savory

You don’t need to stick to sweet flavors for your morning bowl. We love this pumpkin and egg recipe for a protein-packed and delicious start to the day.

Smoothie Bowls

And if you aren’t convinced by any of these hot dishes, you can always just add a handful of oats to your favorite smoothie bowl. You’ll get all the energy and nutrients and won’t even realize its there.

The post 5 Ways To Make Oatmeal Taste Better appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Have a look at these easy and special three overnight oats recipes:

1. CINNAMON APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS
   Ingredients:
   Oats:
   * 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
   * 1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds
   * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   * 1 teaspoon ready-mixed or homemade apple pie spice
   * 1/2 – 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
   * 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
   * 1 3/4 cups almond milk (or milk of your choice)
   * 1/4 cup chopped apples
   Caramelised Apple Topping:
   * 1 large apple, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
   *1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
   *1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
   *1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
   Toppings:
   Pecans or walnuts.
   Extra almond milk for serving is also optional.
   
   Instructions:
   For the Overnight Oats: Combine all the ingredients in a large resealable bowl or divide into mason jars or any other type of small resealable container in the order as they appear.
   Give it a good stir, cover with the lid, and place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 4-5 hours.
   For the Apple Topping: In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon and saute for about 5 minutes or until the apples turn golden brown and begin to soften.
   Remove from heat and set aside. (You can make this ahead of time and place in a covered container in the refrigerator).When ready to eat, remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir or shake and garnish with apple pie topping, add desired toppings on top.

   View this post on Instagram

   When I wake up to a snow day, you better believe I’m making my clean apple pie oatmeal! This bowl is full of protein, healthy fat, and no added sugar, and the full recipe can be found on my blog! It’s honestly the breakfast I crave more than any other! PS. There are only a couple of hours left to enter my @eatnuttzo giveaway a few posts back, don’t miss it! #whatgriffineats

   A post shared by Griffin McKenzie Hill (@griffinmckenzie) on Mar 19, 2018 at 6:23am PDT

    

2. ESPRESSO OVERNIGHT OATS (with Salted Date Caramel)Ingredients:
   * 1 cup rolled oats
   * 1 tablespoon chia seeds
   * 3/4 cup almond milk
   * 1/2 cup strong cold press OR brewed coffee
   * 2 tablespoons maple syrup
   * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
   * 4 Medjool dates, pitted
   * Pinch of salt
   * Water
   Instructions:
   For the Overnight Oats: Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix again. Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.

   For the Date Caramel: Place 4 Medjool dates into a high-speed food processor. Process on high until pureed. Depending on how soft your dates are, you may need to add water. Add the 1/2 teaspoon.

   View this post on Instagram

   Mocha oats? Yes please so tasty and cosy on a cold morning #porridge #oats #chocolate #esspresso #coffee #mocha #mochaporridge #mochaoats #espressooats #breakfast #brekkie #yum #food #healthy #easy #quick #healthyliving #banana #walnuts #dates #maplesyrup

   A post shared by Sarah Cameron (@servingitupwithsarah) on Oct 10, 2017 at 6:48pm PDT

3. BLUEBERRY PANCAKE OVERNIGHT OATS
   Ingredients:
   * 1 cup rolled oats
   * 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
   * 1 cup Almond almond milk
   * 1/2 teaspoon butter extract (or 1 tablespoon butter)
   * 3 tablespoons maple syrup (plus extra for optional drizzling)
   * 1/4 cup pecan halves
   * 1/2 cup blueberriesInstructions:
   Mix together the oats, flax meal, almond milk, extract (or butter), and maple syrup together. Keep in an airtight container in your refrigerator overnight, or at least three hours. The next morning, stir in the pecans and blueberries and eat cold or warmed up.

   View this post on Instagram

   Blueberry oats topped with apple bananas and fresh liliko’i (which is like a giant yellow passionfruit) Almost too pretty to eat…almost #veganeats #breakfastinhawaii #nikkivegan

   A post shared by Nicole Vranjican (@nikkivegan) on Mar 16, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

The post Overnight Oats is Like Having Dessert for Breakfast appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

And if you want to make your breakfast even more nutritious, there are some secrets to increasing your nutrition absorption and getting your day to an even better start.

Chia Seeds

Whether you’re sprinkling them on top of something or using them as the base of a pudding, soaking them for 10-20 minutes before you use them will help them bloom and become easier to digest. Soaking them also helps to slow down digestion, which will make you feel fuller faster.

Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are a great way to add protein to your breakfasts, but make sure to grind them before you add them to smoothies or anything of the like. This is because the tough outer shell cannot be digested in our bodies, so we have to help it out by crushing it either in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

Oatmeal

Even though oats don’t take long to cook, by soaking them beforehand you help your body to digest them much easier, as well as being able to absorb the nutrients faster and more easily.

The post How to Make Your Breakfast Bowls Even More Nutritious appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This oatmeal is super delicious and chewier as it is processed differently to quick cook rolled oats. It needs at least half an hour to cook which is not very time efficient. Luckily there is a great way to prep ahead.

Simply cook, and freeze in a muffin pan. You will have steel cut oats portions that can be reheated instantly. Delighted? We are.

Ingredients

1. 2 Cups of steel cut oats
2. 8 Cups of water
3. 7 Tablespoons maple syrup
4. 2 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
5. ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

1. Bring water and salt to a full rolling boil.
2. Add oats and turn down the heat.
3. Simmer for half an hour.
4. Let stand for ten minutes.
5. Add syrup and cinnamon.
6. Grease 2 X 12 muffin pans.
7. Spoon into 21. Three “ steel muffins” will be your breakfast portion.
8. Freeze for five hours.
9. Seal in a freezer bag.
10. Heat for 2/3 minutes, add toppings. Enjoy.

It couldn’t be more convenient. It may take time to prep but it’s well worth it.

The post Quickie Steel Cut Instant Oats appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.