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Peanut Butter Oatmeal 2 servings 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil 2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup water 1 cup milk, oat milk or almond milk (or additional water) 2 to 3 tablespoons peanut butter Melt the butter or coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the salt and cinnamon. Turn the heat to low and carefully pour in the water and milk, stirring. Add the mashed banana, if using. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until tender, then remove from the heat. Serve immediately for a chunky texture, or stir in an additional ½ cup milk for a creamier body. The texture is intentionally chewy (not gloppy or soggy!). Top with the peanut butter and any other toppings as desired. Source: www.acouplecooks.com
Pumpkin Baked Steel Cut Oats 6 to 8 servings 1 egg 2 cups milk (or almond milk) ⅓ cup maple syrup ¾ cup pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup raw steel cut oats ½ cup pecans, chopped 22 | January 2022 | voicemagazineforwomen.com
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Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. Whisk it together with the milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and vanilla. In a small bowl, mix together the spices, baking powder, and kosher salt. Whisk to combine the spices and baking powder into the wet ingredients, then stir in the raw steel cut oats. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan and sprinkle with the chopped pecans, then bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown (60 minutes total). Serve hot, scooped into bowls, or let cool completely to room temperature and cut into squares for serving. You also can refrigerate and serve cold, which is our favorite way to eat it! Source: www.acouplecooks.com
Best Ever Oatmeal Pancakes Makes 8 Pancakes 2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats ½ cup Greek yogurt 2 large eggs ½ cup milk of choice 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt Melt the butter. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until a smooth batter forms. Wait 5 minutes for the batter to thicken. Lightly grease a skillet with butter and wipe off extra grease with a paper towel. Heat the skillet over low heat. Pour the thickened batter into small
circles (about ⅓ cup each). Cook the pancakes until the bubbles pop on the top and the bottoms are golden: low and slow is the key! Then flip them and cook until golden on the other side. Add 1 tablespoon milk to the remaining batter and stir so that it is pourable. Cook the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as necessary (the skillet can get very hot on the second batch). Place the cooked pancakes under an inverted bowl to keep them warm. Serve immediately with maple syrup. Source: www.acouplecooks.com
Overnight Oats 1 Serving ¾ cup rolled Old Fashioned oats (not steel cut) ¾ cup milk of choice (2%, oat milk, or almond milk) 1 tablespoon maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt Topping ideas: berries, banana slices, diced apple, peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, toasted nuts, dried fruit, maple syrup, etc. Place the oats, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a small jar with a cover and stir or shake to combine. Leave in the refrigerator or overnight. The oats are best the next day, but you can store 2 to 3 days (the texture becomes more sticky). This oatmeal is meant to be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator. Add toppings and enjoy! If you’d like, you also can microwave the jar for about 40 to 60 seconds. Source: www.acouplecooks.com