Black Forest Baked Oatmeal
Pineapple Ginger Cake
September 21, 2022Now is this something you would ever think of making? No? Oh, but you SHOULD! It’s protein packed and jammed with fiber and healthy ingredients to keep you full and leave you feeling happy for more reasons than one. And while it may look like dessert, you can certainly enjoy it for breakfast!
As much as I love my smoothies, yogurt with berries, and fancy oatmeal for a healthy start to the day, sometimes I’m just over the mushiness…and I need a bite to my breakfast! Something to chew on, and even something I can eat with my fingers (isn’t that the best tasting food?) and most importantly something with a little texture.
Did you know that by chewing our food – as opposed to say drinking fruit juice – our brain sends a signal to our gut to start preparing for digestion and all the nutrients coming that way! Chewing food also prolongs digestion, which means (yet again) you feel full longer and require less food in a shorter amount of time.
Well here it is! Healthy breakfast + decadent dessert = These. Plus you’re getting all this amazingness to nourish your body and brain!
Quinoa – for a punch of protein.Cauliflower – an anti-cancer vegetable!
Oats – fiber to keep you full for longer and to balance blood sugar for less cravings and mood swings.
Chia seeds – healthy fats for nervous system, hormone and brain support.
Cherries – powerful antioxidants and colon health!
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mash the banana in a small bowl and add chia seeds and milk. Let it sit.
Stir all dry ingredients (first 5 on the list) together in a large bowl.
**If using frozen riced cauliflower, defrost in a colander under warm water for a minute and pat dry with a paper towel first**
Add honey to wet ingredients, then add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated.
Pour in a 9 x 9” parchment paper lined baking pan lined with parchment paper, and spread evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool before cutting and serving.
Optional serving suggestions: • Plain! • Drizzle with maple syrup • Serve with yogurt • Add fresh berries
Store in the fridge, for 5 – 7 days.
Ingredients:
2 cups oats
½ cup quinoa flakes (can sub with more oats)
1 cup riced cauliflower (you can often find this pre-prepared in the grocery store)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 banana
2 tsp chia seeds
½ cup honey, or maple syrup
1 ¼ cup milk of choice
1 cup frozen or fresh cherries, roughly chopped
1/3 – ½ cup dark chocolate chips, or for chunkier pieces, roughly chopped chocolate bar
