Breakfast Oats Fruit Recipes

Steps:

• It is optional to soak the oats overnight in the water. I do soak them because it is easier for the body to access nutrients from soaked grain.
• Either way, in the morning, slice the banana (it might be helpful to let it thaw 10 minute if it's too frozen to slice easily- or use a paring knife). Transfer the banana slices to your smallest saucepan.
• If you soaked the oats, drain the water into the saucepan; if you didn't soak, just pour in the 1 cup water. Add the banana slices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover the pot for about 2-3 minutes, or until the banana is "bubbly" and very juicy-looking. At this point you can add the blueberries to simmer for 1-3 minute.
• In a cereal bowl, mix together the oats and bran, wheat germ or flax seeds. Sprinkle in whatever topping options you prefer.
• Now dump the boiled banana/berry stuff on top of the oat mixture. If there is still a lot of liquid on them, use a slotted spoon to scoop the banana/berries into the oats. Just add enough of the liquid to moisten the oats- adjust the consistency to your taste. Mix it all together well. Sprinkle it with wheat germ or flaxseeds if you like, and enjoy.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In large bowl, stir together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Combine well. In separate bowl stir together milk, vanilla, and egg whites. Add to oat mixture. Stir to combine well. Let stand about 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
• Coat 6 muffin pan cups with nonstick spray. Portion oat mixture evenly into cups. Top each with 1 tablespoon apple, pressing lightly.
• Bake 20 minutes or just until firm. Let stand in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Reheat in microwave oven on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until heated as desired.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• To prepare oatmeal: In a deep microwave safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup oatmeal mix and 3/4 cup water.
• Microwave, uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir.
• Cook 30-60 seconds longer or until bubbly.
• Let stand 1-2 minutes.