Morning Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Need something new on your breakfast rotation?
I’ve been making this oatmeal for my family quite a long time and it feels like the right time to share it with you!

This recipe is super easy, uses ingredients you’ll likely have on hand, and is a very nourishing and delightful breakfast that all family members love. Stewing the apple chunks first is really what sets this oatmeal apart, so be sure to leave a bit of time to let the apples cook through until softened before adding in the oats. Once the oatmeal has cooked, don’t skip adding in those protein & beneficial fat-packed hemp hearts & chia seeds, and any additional nuts, seeds, ground flax, or fresh fruit you choose. These add ons push this simple meal into a more satiating and blood sugar balancing department to get everyone through a good morning feeling balanced, energised, and focused!

Happy Breakfast Making!

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Morning Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Serves 2
Cook time: 20 minutes
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and cubed
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2/3 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp hemp hearts
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup raisins
1 Tbsp maple syrup
Coconut kefir or yogourt or milk for serving
Optional add ins: ground flax, chopped nuts or seeds, fresh fruit

• In a small sauce pan, warm apple chunks and coconut oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add salt and cinnamon and continue to cook, stirring often, until apple is softened (this will take a few minutes, approx: 7-10). Add oats and stir, toasting them slightly (about 2-3 minutes). Add milk and water and bring to an active simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is mostly absorbed (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat.

• Stir in vanilla, hemp heart, raisins, and maple syrup. Serve with coconut kefir/yogourt, or with a drizzle of almond milk over top and any add ins your lovely sleepy head desires.
  

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Easy Banana Bliss Muffins

The best kind of muffins take just a few minutes to throw together, are made with all real food ingredients, and taste super yum as well. These beauties tick off all the right boxes!

Here is a great GO-TO banana muffin recipe that you probably have all the ingredients on hand for and works every time. Remember that the riper and mushier your bananas, the better, so wait until those old bananas are right brown and gross looking because that’s when they’re the sweetest and BEST for baking with! Although I have used spelt flour in this recipe, you could absolutely make them gluten-free by substituting your favourite gluten-free flour blend.

Potential add ins: chopped walnuts, raisins, and hemp hearts.

Easy Banana Bliss Muffins

Makes 12 regular sized muffins
3 overripe bananas
1 can full fat coconut milk
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole grain spelt flour
1 cup white spelt flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup good quality dark chocolate chips

• Preheat oven to 300F and line your muffin tin with silicone or parchment liners.

• In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork and add in coconut milk & oil, and vanilla, whisking to combine thoroughly.

• In another medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Pour in wet ingredients and combine with a spatula until smooth. Do not over-mix.

• Distribute evenly among muffin tin and bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

As ALWAYS, if you make these muffins, let me know how you like them and remember to SHARE the recipe! Bliss Muffins can make everyone blissful 😊