Thursday, September 16, 2010

Warm start to a chilly morning - Figgy Oatmeal

Ummm, excuse me please but have you noticed that it is getting to be just a little bit chilly outside? The daytime climate is breezy and a bit cool at times, but still sunny and warm enough to fool me into thinking that summer might stick around a bit longer. Oh but every morning as I crawl out of bed, I am reminded by the nip in the air that Autumn is just about here. It's exactly this kind of in-between weather that lends itself to breakfasts that are spiced, warm and nourishing. Some slices of sweet summer fruit make me feel like I can hang on to the sunshine of summer just a little longer.


The Super-simple, Super-delicious Bowl of Figgy Oatmeal
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Oatmeal

  • Prepare a serving of oatmeal in a pot with water
  • Keep the oats on medium heat for 5 minutes/until the water is absorbed 
  • Stir occasionally...you know the drill!
  • Add a little soymilk/ricemilk/milk (1/4 cup) 
  • Keep stirring until all of the liquid is absorbed
  • Place in bowl

Figs

  • Slice up 2-3 ripe Black Mission Figs
  • Add to bowl with oatmeal

Finishing touches

  • Spice it up with ground Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger and Nutmeg
  • Sweeten it up by sprinkling on brown sugar or adding on a swirl of agave nectar 
  • Eat it up and love every second of having captured Summer and Autumn in a single breakfast bowl! 
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  1. vickieOctober 8, 2010 at 11:29 AM

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  2. vickieOctober 8, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    What a great change from my oatmeal and banana mornings (which are good but getting a bit boring). I used dried black mission figs - chopping them and adding to the oatmeal while cooking (to soften them). Cinnamon added dazzle to the dish. That was all that was needed but I tried the agave anyways. My taste buds are very happy. I shall definitely try all your recipes and I look forward to more entries when you have time.

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  3. EmilyOctober 8, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    thanks Mom:>) I love you!

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