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Blueberry Cobbler Oatmeal

Recipes

There is nothing quite like starting off a crisp, cool fall day with a comforting bowl of perfectly cooked, creamy oatmeal topped with warm blueberries, melted white chocolate and toasted pecans. I know, it automatically makes your mouth water, doesn’t it?

Interestingly, I never used to eat oatmeal in the morning because I would find it would spike my blood sugar and I would end up hungry again a few hours later. Then I figured out that if I just added some extra fibre (in the form of flax meal), fat (tahini, nut butter and pecans) and protein (in the form of protein nut butter) I would have no problems staying full until lunch.

I also found that by simply adding a square of chocolate to my oats in the morning, I manage to satisfy my sweet tooth for the rest of the day and no longer have cravings for sugar when I get home from work (which used to be my witching hour). Sometimes a little sweetness at the beginning of they day helps make you feel less deprived and allows you to stay on track.

Blueberry Cobbler Oatmeal

Serves: 3 Prep Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 6-7 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla cashew milk
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1-1 1/2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 3 tbsp homemade protein nut butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped white chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the oats in a small saucepan.
  2. Add the water, cashew milk and sea salt and let sit for 5 minutes to soak
  3. Bring to a boil, making sure to stir regularly so the oatmeal doesn’t burn, then down to low.
  4. Stir in tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, flaxseed, and continue to cook over low heat for another 5-6 minutes or until thick and creamy.
  5. Remove from heat and divide into three bowls. Top each bowl with blueberries, a tablespoon of nut butter, 1/2 tbsp of chopped pecans, and 1/2 tbsp of chopped white chocolate. Serve warm.

NOTES

Michelle Vodrazka
Owner, PRO Trainer, Nutritionist
www.almontefitnesscentre.com

Michelle Vodrazka is an internationally recognized personal trainer, fitness instructor, nutritionist, with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She is a national fitness competitor and best-selling author of three healthy eating cookbooks.