#Peanut and Maple Porridge recipe

[askwhatsforlunch]

Peanut and Maple Porridge

The creaminess of the oats combined with the crunch of the nuts, the whole lot enhanced by a touch of suaveness from the Maple Syrup make this Peanut and Maple Porridge a delicious breakfast to tuck into on a wet a grey Saturday (it tastes even better, I reckon, if you have it in bed!) Have a good one!

Ingredients (serves 1):

1 heaped tablespoon peanuts

1/3 cup rolled oats

Nutmeg

1 cup semi-skimmed milk

½ teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract

2 heaped teaspoons demerara sugar

1 tablespoon pure (Grade A) Canadian Maple Syrup

In a small frying pan, toast peanuts until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Spoon rolled oats in a medium saucepan. Grate in about 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir in milk and Vanilla Extract.

Heat over a low flame, stirring often until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in demerara sugar until completely dissolved.

Roughly chop toasted peanuts, and stir about three-quarters into the porridge.

Remove porridge from the heat and spoon into serving bowl. Top with remaining toasted peanuts, and drizzle generously with Maple Syrup.

Enjoy Peanut and Maple Porridge immediately.

[bekkathyst]

I’ve been making this warm chia porridge the last two days and it’s SO good 😩

Not a proper recipe but I can tell you what I put in it today: 4 cups almond milk, 4 tbsp maple syrup, cinnamon, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup chia seeds, 1/2 cup rolled oats. You just mix it all together in a pot and heat it up slowly until everything is combined and thickened. And I topped it with bananas that I lightly fried in a pad of butter and some maple syrup. 1000/10 so good. This makes like 3 big servings.

And it’s super good for you because it has a LOT of fiber and some protein. Very satiating 🥣

[purehabit]

Oats For Weight Gain - How To Use Oats For Weight Gain?

Some underweight people are difficult to gain on weight, no matter how much food they eat. Our goal is to assist you by encouraging a healthy weight increase. As much as we all know that oats are a complete food, did you also realize that, when made with whole milk, they really contribute to weight gain?

How to eat oats for weight gain?

Oats are a good source of iron, vitamin B, and minerals like manganese and zinc. You must combine your oats with creamy cheese or full-cream milk if you're making them in order to gain weight.

You may add more calories to your diet by simply eating 50 grams of oats and 300 milliliters of whole milk with nuts and dried fruits. This will have numerous health advantages.

You can also add some sweetness, a few dried fruits, chopped walnuts and almonds, and a dash of cinnamon to your homemade oatmeal.

When paired with the right foods, oatmeal can be a nutritious meal that helps you gain weight. This nutritious grain can have its calories doubled by cooking it with additional fruits and nuts

How to use oats for weight gain?

To gain weight in a healthy way, add more toppings that are high in calories. Here are a few ways you can increase the number of calories in your oats by adding these ingredients:

Pecans contain 196 calories per ounce.

A large banana added to your porridge will provide your body with an additional 135 calories.

Adding 109 calories to a quarter cup of raisins when combined with oats

A quarter of a cup of dehydrated apples contains 105 calories.

To gain weight, you only need to consume an additional 200–500 calories every day. It will be sufficient for you to meet your target if you eat your oatmeal with mashed bananas or a tablespoon of peanut butter.

You can increase the number of calories in your oatmeal by mixing in a cup of berries or chunks of mango. Thus, the explanation above may have dispelled your suspicions about oatmeal's ability to aid in weight growth.

If you’re looking to gain weight, adding nutrient-dense and calorie-rich foods to your diet can help. Here’s a recipe for a hearty, calorie-packed oatmeal that’s perfect for weight gain:

Nutty Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

1 1/2 cups whole milk (or a milk alternative with added protein)

1 large banana, slicedOptional toppings: coconut flakes, dark chocolate 

2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup chopped nuts (like almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

1/4 cup dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries)

chips, or Greek yogurt

Instructions:

Cook the Oats:

In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil.

Add the rolled oats and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the milk.

Add Banana and Peanut Butter:

Stir in the sliced banana and peanut butter. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the banana is softened and the peanut butter is well incorporated.

Mix in Seeds and Sweetener:

Stir in the chia seeds and honey (or maple syrup). Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.

Add Nuts and Dried Fruit:

Mix in the chopped nuts and dried fruit.

Serve and Top:

Spoon the oatmeal into bowls. Add any optional toppings you like, such as coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Nutritional Tips:

Protein Boost: For extra protein, you can stir in a scoop of protein powder or add a serving of Greek yogurt on top.

Healthy Fats: The nuts and peanut butter provide healthy fats which are great for calorie density.

Fiber and Micronutrients: Chia seeds and banana add fiber and important vitamins and minerals.

This oatmeal is rich in healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates, making it a great option for weight gain. It’s also customizable, so you can adjust ingredients based on your taste preferences and nutritional needs. Enjoy!

Are oats good for weight gain?

There is a fact that any single food can not make you gain weight, you always need to add something for extra calories, and this is the same with oatmeal. If you are consuming oatmeal on a regular basis, then already you are consuming extra calories.

Pure Habit was founded on the belief that good nutrition should seamlessly fit into modern life. They are dedicated to providing high-quality oats that combine convenience with superior nutrition, ensuring that you never have to compromise on your health, no matter how busy you are.

Choose Pure Habit, a top contender for the best oats brand in India, for their commitment to high-quality oats and nutritional excellence. Their products are crafted from natural ingredients, ensuring no additives 

[fullcravings]

Indulgent Chocolate Porridge

[everythingwithwasabi]

Blueberry Nectarine Baked Porridge

[poridge]

Porridge that will not fail you

Cook your porridge (oatmeal) as normal (with water, not milk), but add a few frozen or fresh raspberries (I like to keep frozen ones on hand because they won't spoil as fast)

Add to bowl, top with:

Hemp seeds

Slivered almonds

Cacao nibs (crunchy)

Chocolate chips (don't skip these, but do NOT overdo it)

Banana chips!!! Added sweetness, good texture

Sunflower seeds

If you must sweeten it further, try a little bit of maple syrup. You can also add sunflower butter or peanut butter, but that's kind of a whole other recipe.

This porridge will not fail you!!

[almostreading]

honeycombstudy drop the porridge recipe

okay i have two! my lazy one and my fancy one which is not that fancy

lazy porridge:

oatmeal made into oat milk, topped with blueberries, a whole banana, butter and peanut butter

fancy porridge:

boil 1-2 chopped apples in water till soft, add 1,5 dl oat milk, 1 dl oats, some butter or apple butter and cinnamon. let it do it's porridge thing and eat with some fresh apples and maple syrup on top.

[1010ll]

do you have any new recipes that you've learned recently? i remember you wrote something a while ago about carbonara and i tried it out for myself it was really fun!!

i love this 😭 im gonna write way too much idec! something that has changed since that post: my kitchen is worse. i have a horrible combi oven which has resulted in me accidentally eating raw chicken, because it had been in there for more than 2 hours at supposedly 230 °C and i was really hungry and thought it HAD to be done by then. also i have less time and less money lol. it has made me a bit sad, and less motivated to cook nice things but i also love food! which means these tips/recipes are gonna reflect that and might seem a bit dull but probably also relatable for a lot of people.   i’ve definitely made spaghetti carbonara a bit too much because it’s simple and require few ingredients! will still vouch for that one tip about substituting the bacon with roasted veggies and other types of meat.

last week i made risotto for the very first time, i think? which means i might be assuming a bit too much, but i think it’s a great dish that you can almost make with whatever you have in your fridge. i made it with roasted beetroot(needs A LOT of time to soften, lesson learned), carrots and parsley root or parsnip(idk the difference), dried rosemary and thyme, garlic and onion. i had some leftover sushi rice, which is great for risotto apparently(love versatile ingredients), roasted them in some oil and then added white wine and chicken stock and actually added a leftover parmesan rind i had in the fridge to give the ‘stock’ some flavour, a bit of nutmeg and then in the end some shredded gouda lol… it was surprisingly delicious and i didn’t even really care to cook the rice perfectly. it also tasted delicious 3 days later, which was a nice surprise. i bet there are tons of risotto recipes online, but as long as you have rice, some kind of flavoured water, i guess you could kind of add whatever you want of veggies and top with whatever herb you have around.

another type of porridge i consume a lot these days is hot oat porridge, which i’ve eaten since i was little and it was the first ‘dish’ i learnt to make myself and it’s cheap. some people really dislike the consistency and look but i don’t. it’s also very easy to customise. i put in whatever nuts and seeds(which are often cheaper than nuts) i have around: flaxseed, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped almonds and sometimes a dollop of peanut butter. i let them simmer along with the oats. i like adding those elements because it gives it some texture and it keeps me more full throughout the day. it’s very important to me because i hate spending money i don’t have on fast-food when i’m not home and i hate being hungry. dried raisins, cranberries for a bit of sweetness and if i’m treating myself i’ll add some fresh apples cut into small pieces or some homemade berry compote(i use frozen) or brown sugar. if i had more money i’d use maple syrup but i don’t at the moment. i also add a bit of cinnamon and cardamom, dried ginger etc, whatever you feel like. some people also add milk afterwards but i’d rather spend my milk on my coffee.

a small tip: making chili flake / garlic oil. it’s really delicious, you could put it straight on pasta with some parmesan and pepper and it would be a filling meal. either chop the garlic really fine, grate it, microplane it, smash it to pieces. heat some olive oil until it’s quite hot, then remove from heat and add the chili flakes and garlic. if the oil isn’t hot enough you can just put the pan or pot back on the heat but be careful you don’t burn the chili flakes or garlic, as it will make it bitter. the longer it will toast, the less pronounced the raw garlic flavour will be, so when it smells toasted enough for your taste, take it off. i store it in a tiny glass jar and add it in stews, sauces, toasts, pizza, sandwiches etc. the flavour is very strong imo and everything it touches will smell like it. something to drink: i like strong foods and i like sour foods, which is why i like lemon/ginger based drinks. to make it even more winter friendly and easy to make, i like to grate unpeeled ginger(i hate slices of ginger, they do nothing for me and seems like a waste of ginger), lemon zest, lemon juice and mix it or blend it with some water/apple juice and honey and strain it afterwards. if you have a really nice blender you can just add all of it together with some ice. i’m basically making a large amount of ginger shot mixture. then when i feel like it, i can take some of the mixture and either drink it as it is, add more apple juice if i need a refreshing beverage or add hot water and more honey for when im cold. you could also add turmeric, chili, use less sweetener and other sorts of healthy stuff but i honestly do it for the taste so i don’t care about that that much.

something sweet: i posted earlier about cakes and someone mentioned swedish kladdkaka, which is a super delicious, cheap, brownie-like chocolate cake that is easily customized and hard to fuck up which is why i’ve made it since i was very young and is a go-to and i didn’t even know it was a swedish thing. if you like airy, light cakes this is not for your. this is sticky, sweet and almost like confection. you can add nuts, swirls of peanutbutter, tahini, actual pieces of chocolate, replace the white sugar with brown sugar, the butter with oil(you can be fancy and use a bit of olive oil) or use a mixture, brown the butter, you name it. the recipe i use is this: melt 100 g butter and let cool. mix 2 eggs + 3 dl sugar in a bowl until fluffy in one bowl. mix 1.5 dl flour, 4 tbs cocoa, 1 pinch of salt in another. mix the dry with the wet mixture and add the cooled, melted butter. this is the point where you’d add chopped nuts, chocolate etc. pour the batter into a cake tin lined with parchment (i use one that is 16 cm in diameters i think). bake the cake for around 30 mins at 150°C - 175°C degrees. check on the cake using a cake tester or a a knife. if the knife is clean after … stabbing it, it’s done! the cake will change it’s texture after cooling. this is a cheap cake, and if you like cake dough you might want to give it less time in the oven for a more fudgey texture. make it your own! there are no rules. last time i made this, i left it in for too long in my opinion but it was still delicious. also i literally have a shit oven with a round oven rack that goes in circles no matter what due to the microwave function, and the only ‘mixing’ equipment i have is a whisk and a spatula. no need for kitchen aids or  even electrical hand mixers.

something else i’ve been eating a lot for lunch is simple open faced sandwiches, and something that can really elevate those is: making your own mayonnaise(and toasting the bread). it can be challenging, but it’s really worth it imo and i can’t remember the last time i bought it in a store. i have a small plastic bowl, whisk and 1 egg yolk. something i can really recommend is buying pour snouts for bottles. i transfer my oils from their plastic bottles to smaller, old soda bottles because im cheesy like that and it’s really handy especially when making mayo. constantly whisking the egg yolk by hand and then adding the NEUTRAL oil ever so slowly. don’t be fancy and use cold pressed stuff or extra virgin olive oil because it will taste weird. i only ever fail when i try to use immersion blenders for some weird reason but i find it rewarding to do by hand anyways and i think it might be easier to make smaller portions that way. mayo needs acid and you can get it by adding regular vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, pickle juice, citric acid dissolved in water etc. it’s really easy to customise! when im making banh mi, i add some sesame oil, soy sauce for saltiness and use lime as the acidic element. for more regular use i add a bit of mustard(also helps with the emulsion), for fries, i like adding some fresh garlic. something as simple as mayo, tomatoes, flaky salt and pepper topped with chives is really nice. i also really like using slices of boiled potatoes or boiled eggs(idk if that’s only a thing where i’m from), mayo and the chili garlic oil. it’s also great for making tuna salad. yesterday i made a really simple sandwich with a very simple tuna salad(tuna, mayo, yoghurt, lemon and pepper), arugula, basil, the garlic/chili oil, cream cheese, pickled jalapeños and onions, green peber, cucumber and tomatoes. you could leave out everything but the tuna salad and it would still be a great little meal.

another nice condiment that beats the supermarket stuff by far is homemade ‘pesto’. when i buy parsley from my local grocery store, it’s a gigantic amount that i in no way can consume in a week. first of all when buying fresh herbs i really recommend washing them, wrapping them in a damp towel and keeping them in a closed container. it will prolong their lifetime from lasting a day to a week(change the towel if it seems too wet). i once had some cilantro in my fridge for several weeks and still be fresh. anyways, when i buy that much parsley, i like to remove the tougher parts of the stem(which i use in stews/sauces! chop it up and sautee it along with garlic and onion), add literally just olive oil, water, pepper, garlic, and a bit of acid and then blend away! it keeps for a long time in the fridge and is also delicious beneath tomatoes/potatoes/cheese on open-faced sandwiches. if you want to be fancy you can of course add some type of hard cheese, nuts, seeds, dried tomatoes, whatever.

i know this is the longest text post ever, but as a last reminder, i really recommend watching pasta grannies on youtube. really simple recipes with focus on few, good ingredients that just takes some time and love.

[atmyrecipetable]

Everyday breakfast bowl! Recipe below!

Naturally gluten free, a great source of protein, minerals, iron and fats!

Did you know that steel cut oats, peanut butter and maple syrup is something we eat regularly for breakfast because of all the benifits it gives us. Oats are perfect as a boost of complex carbohydrates, has roughly 10g of protein and provide 10% of your iron intake per serving! This macronutrient serves as your main source of energy which is why carbohydrates such as oats, are a beneficial component to your diet! .

I always eat mine with a generous spoonful of peanut butter which is loaded with antioxidant vitamin E, bone-building magnesium, and muscle-friendly potassium, and vitamin B6! Drizzle it all with maple syrup, and all its minerals ( zinc, potassium, manganese, thiamine, calcium, iron, magnesium, and riboflavin) you have got yourself an pretty nurishing breakfast!

Nurish yourself, because your worth it! For more easy plant based recipes go to https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCUv35AnUJ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1lvmt9uyvpz2

Recipe: serves 4

-1 cup dry steel cut oats

-3 1/2 cups water

-Pinch of salt

-1/2 tsp cinnamon

-1tsp vanilla

1a. Place all your ingredients in your innstant pot, stir close the lid and cook under porridge setting.

1b. If using stovetop add all your ingredients to a medium pot. Bring to a bowl then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until oats are soft.

2. Spoon into bowls then top with your favorite fruit. Here I used bananas which I lightly pan fried in some vegan butter, frozen blueberries and blood oranges.

3. Top with a generous spoonful of peanut butter and pure maple syrup!

[twistednuns]

October 2020

To buttress - increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce / to mollycoddle - to give someone too much care or protection. 

A letter from Nina. One of those weird internet connections. Not my first one, certainly not my last one.

Frank’s DnD backstory reads quite insightful/poetic to me as he has taken so much from his life. He might have done it without intent but it’s quite obvious to me. I’ve agreed to make a character sketch for him. I’m looking forward to the challenge but I’m also afraid of starting the project because obviously I want it to be perfect. Anyway so the other night I sat at his kitchen table and started drawing a facial composite for his goliath. Lots of sketches actually with him giving me some prompts and ideas. I think he loved watching me do my magic. What a peaceful moment.

Applause from some students. Simply for entering the room. They must really hate their English teacher, eh?

I’ve started forming the habit of drawing tarot cards on a full moon and new moon night. It helps me set an intention for the following two weeks. So on the first of October I drew the Queen of Wands to represent me and I’m loving it. It’s the perfect choice.

The fabric dyeing process for the Plot exhibition at Haus der Kunst

Inviting warmth into my life. Wearing appropriately warm clothing. Even hats. Drinking tea all the time. Turning the heating on even though it’s only September. Warm breakfast. Ayurveda inspiration. Hot baths. Thinking about buying an electric heating blanket for my bed.So far I’ve been taking a hot water bottle to bed with me pretty much every night.

Finding one of those Barts woolly animal hats online. This one came with tigers. And the seller sent me a cherry marzipan teabag. I enjoyed it on a cold and rainy Saturday morning.

FAQ: The Status of the Shits Women Have Left to Give

Reading the final scenes of Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone trilogy. I actually took the wrong bus one evening and ended up in front of one of the Pinakotheken instead of Villa Stuck. I must have been quite immersed. I’m very happy with the ending. I mean, the main character is walking around the house barefoot with the smell of fresh paint following her, her hair loose. What a wonderful image.

The wind blowing through the maple trees outside my living room window. I’m just going to quote a Wikipedia article to explain what happened next: The distinctive fruits are called samaras, “maple keys”, “helicopters”, “whirlybirds” or “polynoses”. These seeds occur in distinctive pairs each containing one seed enclosed in a “nutlet” attached to a flattened wing of fibrous, papery tissue. They are shaped to spin as they fall and to carry the seeds a considerable distance on the wind. People often call them “helicopters” due to the way that they spin as they fall. During World War II, the US Army developed a special airdrop supply carrier that could carry up to 65 pounds (29 kg) of supplies and was based on the maple seed.

Monsieur Wiener - I’ve paid him a visit when I had problems with my analogue Pentax camera!

I don’t know why but one dark Friday evening I slipped into the empty church at Odeonsplatz. I loved the peaceful atmosphere, the specific smell and the red church candles flickering.

I loved meeting Flo. We had such a great time, constantly joking, talking about this and that. Sailor Mercury, Hades, our family. His wink. He said that I had been exactly right but in the end apparently I wasn’t. It stung because he had been one of the rare guys in the last months (years, actually) I actually liked. Oh well. I guess it wasn’t meant to be after all. This is what the Universe had to say about it the other day: There are no accidents. If it’s appeared on your life’s radar, this is why: to teach you that dreams come true; to reveal that you have the power to fix what’s broken and heal what hurts; to catapult you beyond seeing with just your physical senses; and to lift the veils that have kept you from seeing that you’re already the person you dreamed you’d become.

Videos of Marno and Erin together. Also: she is so freakin’ beautiful as a marauder.

A surprise call from Ann-Katrin.

Sweet chai tea with milk.

The bright moonlight making the neighbours’ roof look like fish scales.

Forensic linguistics. I listened to a podcast episode about the Unabomber who was only discovered after his brother had noticed some stylistic irregularities in his manifesto. You can’t eat your cake and have it too.

Autumn leaves. Especially when it’s just the outer leaves turning red or yellow while the rest of the foliage is still green.

Sitting next to my ten-year-old student Ella on the bus on our way home on a Friday afternoon. She’s a very chatty Gemini and even though her self-importance and constant talking can be quite annoying I’ve kinda taken a liking to her.

A bunch of Alstroemeria in my dark green glass vase on the desk. A pretty image.

I still appreciate how beautiful my LuLuLemon thermos bottle is after all this time.

I should probably mention my new hair (extensions). Well, it looks absolutely gorgeous from the front. But I already know that I won’t get them again because you can see the glue in a few places, it’s quite hard, often painful and feels unnatural. And of course it’s much too expensive.

Baby carrots with King hummus.

My lunch dates with Becky.

Making my favourite sour thai curry. With rice noodles. And peanuts and cilantro. Yum.

Starting to work on a big soapstone sculpture. It’s going to be a hand! I love it when I have a group of calm students. It allows me to work on a project with them.

Making delicious pumpkin lasagna.

Visiting Manu’s mum. Making plum dumplings together. A fun afternoon in their kitchen.

A very cosy Sunday. Waking up at 5:30am. Watching Practical Magic in bed. Having a slice of pumpkin lasagna for breakfast. A sudden urge to get out, dressing up to keep out the cold, going out, early, streetlights still on. A walk through the woods. I loved how calm everything was. Being out before all the others had a chance to disturb the stillness with their kids and dogs and bicycles. Making lebkuchen. Lots of pecans. Having a nap. Writing a letter. Drawing weird mushrooms and bugs.

Autumnal smells. The moist smell of the forest ground, mushrooms, the smell of chimneys on a cold Sunday morning. Incense, gingerbread spices. Facial oil with lavender and iris. Roasted pecans.

A crafty day. I made a haunted house, some ghosts, spiders, bats, skulls and pumpkins out of paper.

Schlurp.

Meeting Frank in front of Residenztheater. The whole square was empty, he was the only person there. Waiting for me. Looking up to the opera roof. What an impressive building.

Talking about living life in story mode and action mode. I feel so stuck in action mode at the moment and desperately want to switch to story mode. Fantasy, magic, coincidences and meaning.

Spicy pumpkin recipes in the current issue of Schrot und Korn.

Rice and hazelnut milk as a bedtime treat.

Collecting autumn leaves. Chestnuts, acorns, feathers, beechnuts. Making a little autumnal alter with some crystals.

Thursday mornings. So much time for myself. Lots of tea, warm breakfast.

Treating myself to massages and nice facial creams and serums. Ya Yah is such a gifted person. I love her massages the most. The other day I also got a facial for the first time in many many years. It was nice to be wrapped in an extremely fluffy blanket. When the bright lights were on I could see different colours after closing my eyes and imagined being at a tropical beach. Unintentional ASMR sounds from the rubber gloves. Cosy.

Spicy winter tea in my new thermos bottle. The steam swirling up from my favourite mug (the moon phase mug I bough in Canada).

Buying cheap sparkly stickers, washi tape and stamps. Just because.

Pecan nuts are the BEST. Crazy delicious.

Porridge with coconut milk and mango for breakfast. Persimmons. Candles in the morning.

Gloomy twilight. The dark hour right before sunset/sunrise. Spooky black silhouettes against the ink blue or greyish white sky. Fairy lights. Memories of spending Halloween at Greyfriar’s Kirkyard in Edinburgh.

Finding yet another woolly hat for my collection. This time with pheasants.

Deltavenus’ Instagram feed.

Cutting open a fresh lime.

Happily singing along to my two favourite mantras (Jai Mata Kali / Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha) while making apple galette. Trying to harmonise in different ways.

A very surprising call from Claudia. She ended up in my kitchen, drinking half a bottle of wine.

A lovely Sunday with Sash. A walk through the English garden.   Watching the waterfall, falling leaves, backlit by the afternoon sunlight. Haus der Kunst. Getting in for free (art teacher bonus). I really liked the Michael Armitage exhibition and the enormous dyed curtains in the hall. Franz Erhard Walther’s Dust of Stars autobiography was impressive as well. I just ordered the book online; I’m looking forward to reading it. We also had a drink at Goldene Bar and enjoyed a late lunch at Baoz Bar.

Becky leaving me a lovely note and an English magazine on my desk.

Fink’s Knödelstube with Lena and Sash. We had 13 different kinds of dumplings. Heavenly delicious.

I came to realise that mornings are my favourite time of the day. I love gloomy, dark sunrises and my usual productivity highs.

Writing limericks with the kids.

Getting lost in the woods after dark which might not look like a good think at first glance but I uncovered a little secret - some bee hives I had never seen before!

A mild obsession with The Corrs’ song Old Town. I didn’t even know where it came from. It’s not a song I’ve ever actively listened to.

Learning about sesame plants. Another one of those plants I expected to look completely different.

I can smell mushrooms. On Saturday morning I went to the forest again early in the morning and whenever I would get a whiff of mushrooms and look down there they were.

Dog owners wishing me a good morning on my walk. Interestingly only men, the women tend to ignore me.

Wicked! - Modern Art’s Interest in the Occult. Learning about Leonora Carrington.

James’ chameleons in art class. He drew one representing each of his family members. He was the one licking a bat. Bold.

Buying far too many books. But I found out that Naomi Novik just published a new novel about a school of magic. And within two days I came across the writer Ursula K. Le Guin three times so I took it as a sign and got one of her books as well.

Prepare for the Roaring Twenties - The human desire to socialize will survive the pandemic.

A deep talk session with Jonathan about getting old, having children, self-worth, dating, obeying rules.

Finding my favourite pair of jeans on Kleiderkreisel for a fraction of the original price. And a baseball jacket with a Strange Ladies Society print on the back.

A walk in the forest before work. Something I’ve never done before I think. So good for my nerves, really.

The art of decision-making.

Joy praising me for my authoritative voice (effectively making the fifth-graders do what I want).

Decorating the classroom with the fifth-graders. I love my haunted house on the window pane, their lovely spiders, ghosts and bats. I should probably mention that our class mascot is a cute spider named Crawley so we’re all quite into spooky stuff. On the last day before the holidays we all showed up in costumes, played a Halloween quiz, listened to creepy music and I brought some candy, too. Fun!

Meeting the gang on Halloween. Japanese-inspired dinner and a board game.

[consulting-celiac-in-the-tardis]

47 Gluten Free Healthy Meal Prep Breakfasts for the New Year

New blog post! Are you a sweet or savory breakfast person? I'm constantly switching back in forth, but now that 2020 is in full swing and I'm back to my busy grad school and work schedule, I'm alll about healthy meal prep breakfasts...so I thought it would be a great time to share a ton of gluten free meal prep recipes on the blog! Whether you're looking for a healthy keto recipe, general meal prep ideas or healthy grab and go breakfasts to fit your own busy life, this round up has a recipe that will make eating a nutritious breakfast extra easy this year. Sweet and savory breakfast options galore!

And because I'm so excited to dig into these gluten free breakfast recipes, I'm keeping this intro short. So without further adieu, here are 47 gluten free healthy meal prep breakfasts to make your 2020 extra delicious.

1. Crustless Spinach Cheese Pie (Low Carb) - Low Carb Yum

This simple low carb recipe turns pie into breakfast food.

2. Paleo Blueberry Muffins (Vegan, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free) - A Sweet Alternative

These paleo muffins seriously give the traditional wheat-packed bakery muffins a run for their money.

3. Pepperoni Pizza Frittata (Whole30, Low Carb, Keto) - Cook at Home Mom

Healthy pizza for breakfast = mind (and taste buds) blown.

4. Overnight Quinoa Flakes (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

If you're craving a warm porridge but can't tolerate oats, this overnight quinoa flakes breakfast is the perfect alternative. Plus, I include multiple different flavors you can make!

5. Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - A Baking Journey

Is there any better combo than peanut butter and chocolate?!? I don't think so!

6. Green Dairy Free Egg Bites - Really Are You Serious

Upgrade the typical breakfast egg muffins with spinach and tofu!

7. Chocolate Protein Pancakes (Low Carb, Keto) - Wholesome Yum

First of all, droooool. Secondly, this big batch recipe means you'll have plenty of leftovers to eat later that week or freezer.

8. Skinny Mini Mexican Frittatas - Jersey Girl Cooks

Sweet peppers, hot sauce and Mexican cheese give these frittatas some extra kick.

9. Homemade and Healthy Nuts and Seeds Instant Breakfast Mix (Dairy Free Option) - Original Homesteading

Just add water to this nuts and seeds mix for a crunchy breakfast full of plant-based protein.

10. Keto Breakfast Casserole (Low Carb) - Sorey Fitness

This healthy keto breakfast can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, and is packed with ground cheese, sausage, eggs and jalapenos.

11. Easy Vegan Breakfast: Superfood Stone Fruit Rawnola - Stacey Homemaker

Whip up this vegan granola on Sunday so you have a yummy, nutrition-packed breakfast all week long.

12. Breakfast Meal Prep Blueberry Turkey Breakfast Sausage & Roasted Veggies (Dairy Free, Egg Free, Paleo) - Hungry Hobby

I've never eaten blueberries and turkey together before, but this breakfast bowl makes me want to try.

13. Spiced Apple Granola (Vegan) - Recipes From a Pantry

Make your kitchen smell like apple pie season all year round with this vegan granola recipe.

14. Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding, Two Ways (Vegan) - Lathi's Kitchen

Strawberry or mango puree makes these chia seed puddings super fruity and flavorful.

15. How to Bake Eggs in an Oven Tin in the Oven (Dairy Free, Soy Free) - Key to My Lime

Once you try baking eggs in the oven, you'll never go back.

16. Roasted Vegetable Sheet Pan Omelette (Vegetarian) - The Recipe Well

An omelet that you don't have to flip?!? Sold!

17. Super Clumpy Summer Squash Granola (Vegan, Oil Free, Sugar Free) - Casey the College Celiac

Pair this gluten free granola with your favorite yogurt or eat it like cereal with milk.

18. Tortitas de Berro, or Easy Guatemalan Watercress Fritters (Vegetarian) - A Taste for Travel

Popular in Guatemala and El Salvador, you can think of these as bite-sized omelettes packed with good-for-you ingredients.

19. One Bowl Blueberry Oat Flour Waffles - Flavor the Moments

Make your own freezer waffles at home with this easy one-bowl recipe. Just make sure you use gluten free oats to grind into flour. 

20. Cinnamon Swirl Protein Muffins (Keto) - The Helpful GF

I was sold at "cinnamon swirl"...

21. Roasted Tomato, Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata (Vegetarian) - Hot Pan Kitchen

If you've been looking for an easy cast iron skillet recipe, this frittata breakfast is a winner.

22. Easy Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (Vegetarian, Vegan Options) - Two Healthy Kitchens

If you're looking for an extensive guide to meal prepping chia seed pudding, Shelley has you covered with this post.

23. Southwest Tofu Breakfast Bowls (Vegan) - The Fitchen

I'm not even a huge fan of tofu, but this meal prep breakfast still has me drooling!

24. Banana Snacking Cake - Best of This Life

Banana and applesauce combine to make an extra moist gluten free cake that's healthy enough to eat for breakfast or a snack!

25. Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl (Paleo, Vegan, Nut-Free, Whole-30 Option) - Paleo Gluten-Free Guy

This gluten free and paleo smoothie bowl will keep in the fridge for up to five days, and you'll love how thick and creamy it is.

26. Coconut Chia Pudding (Vegan, Low Carb) - Pepper Bowl

No cooking necessary for this vegan breakfast. Just throw the ingredients together and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

27. Maple Pecan Granola (Refined Sugar Free) - Zestful Kitchen

No gluten or refined sugar needed to meal prep this epic granola.

28. Chickpea Savory Muffins - Mind Body and Spirit Wellbeing

Who knew that chickpea flour could taste so good?

29. Crockpot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole (Paleo and Whole 30 Options) - Pink Fortitude

And if you really want to meal prep ahead of time, you can even freeze this paleo breakfast casserole for future breakfasting!

30. Cozy Cacao Oatless Zoats (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

If you want to make a gluten free porridge breakfast while also sneaking in some extra veggies, zoats need to land on your weekly menu ASAP.

31. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole - Leelalicious

No one will complain about eating this gluten free casserole several mornings in a row!

32. Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Bites Recipe (Vegan) - Bake Me Some Sugar

These shortcake bites are as tasty for a snack or dessert as they are for breakfast.

33. Instant Pot Egg Bites (Keto, Low Carb) - Tasty Galaxy

Using the instant pot makes this healthy keto breakfast insanely quick and easy.

34. Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oatmeal - Pinch of Wellness

Cinnamon roll in oatmeal form? You know that caught my taste buds' attention!

35. Blueberry French Toast Casserole (Dairy Free Option) - This Mama Cooks 

Use your favorite gluten free bread, and you'll never want to eat plain toast for breakfast ever again!

36. Easy Egg Muffin Cups - Fearless Dining

There's no easier - or tastier - healthy grab and go breakfasts than these egg muffins!

37. Tropical Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (Dairy-Free, Vegan) - Clean Eating Kitchen

Send your taste buds on a tropic vacation with this gluten free oatmeal recipe featuring papaya and coconut cream.

38. Banana Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins (Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Because banana and cinnamon are always a pair made for culinary heaven.

39. Creamy Spirulina Chia Seed Pudding (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

Put this chia seed pudding in the blender for a super thick and creamy vegan breakfast that's full of fiber and plant based protein.

40. Western Omelet Egg Scramble with Cheese Sauce - Sweet Peas Kitchen

Who knew you could freeze egg scrambles? The cheese sauce also takes this breakfast to the next level.

41. Dairy Free Waffles - Eating on A Dime

You only need six simple ingredients to make and freeze these dairy free waffles for super easy (and yummy) future breakfasts.

42. Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bars (Vegan, Peanut Free, Nut Free) - Allergy Yummy

You won't believe you only need three ingredients to whip up these super gooey, chewy bars.

43. Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas Recipe - Urban Bliss Life

These easy egg muffins are the ultimate healthy grab and go breakfast option for busy mornings.

44. Vanilla Chia Pudding (Vegan) - Debra Klein

You only need fifteen minutes and four ingredients to make this creamy vegan breakfast.

45. Triple Berry "Whole Grain" Gluten Free Muffins (Vegan, Oil Free) - Casey the College Celiac

'Cause there's muffin better to start the day with! ;)

46. Instant Pot Egg Bites (Keto, Low Carb) - Tasty Galaxy

The instant pot makes cooking a healthy keto breakfast extra easy and quick.

47. Healthy Pumpkin Bread - Claudia Canu

This gluten free pumpkin bread proves that pumpkin is delicious year-round, especially when baked in a naturally sweetened treat like this one.

Happy 2020!

Regardless of where 2020 is taking you so far, I hope that these meal prep breakfasts will give you the tasty fuel you need to kick life's booty! And if you need even more gluten free breakfast inspiration, check out my previous roundup: 49 Healthy Gluten Free Breakfasts For the New Year. Which of these breakfast recipes do you want to try first? Are you a sweet or savory breakfast person? Tell me in the comments! via Blogger https://ift.tt/2T7MhKK

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My basic oatmeal recipe AKA Porridge

~ |300 Kcal| ~

- For 40g of oats : 8 tbsp (150kcal ~)

- 10 to 13 tbsp of liquid (=150-200ml) of your choice (dairy free or no, your choice).

- 1 tsp of cinnamon

∆ If you don't want extra calories, replace milk with water instead or mix both for a good balance.

- Put 1 to 2 tsp of the sweetner you want : coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, stevia, anything.

I put this mix in a microwave for 1 min, I mix it up a little bit, and put it back 1 other minute. I check the consistency and if it's soft enough well that's ready !

Ideas of natural sweeteners :

1/2 banana (mashed)

2 to 4 thsp of applesauce

Divid or crushed prunes/dates

To add in the mix before or when it's already cooked :

- 1 tsp peanut butter/almond butter or 1 tbsp = 50kcal for 2g of protein or 100kcal for 4g protein.

- Cream cheese 0% (for extra softness and protein) or Vegan yoghourt

- Chocolate powder or pieces of chocolate

- Coconut flakes

- Almonds, nuts, chia/hemp/squash/lin seeds

- Fresh fruits

- Crushed speculos for more crisp and sweet.

Enjoy it !

It's really filling and yummy, especially during cold winter days !

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Week 12

New illustrations

Map exploration

Laptop Home page layout exploration 

Looking at heading and body text size 

Looking at making a Botton at the bottom of the home page to take them to another page of importance 

Final Moblie and desktop 

Rationale

I aimed my website at middle aged, inner city working, busy people who want to help the planet but aren't sure where to start and what to do. I created a website which would not only teach and educate the viewers but one which they would need and want to come back to, while showing them the benefits of buying local. I did this by creating pages like the ‘What’s in Season’, ‘Recipe’, and ‘Markets near you’, which are changing regularly, depending on where you are, or the popularity of a dish and what season it is. I wanted to keep the designs simple, by using line drawings, along with bright organic shapes which reflected the products at the market, simple and bare. I also wanted to combine photography, as to help convince the viewer of the impact plastic packaging can have on the environment, and showing the freshness of the produce they could be buying.

Full Website walk through 

https://youtu.be/bPKj6LEsasM 

Phone walk through 

https://youtu.be/qjsGzplcEdI 

Laptop walk through 

https://youtu.be/zmsZa_2TsQg 

Figma document 

Phone

 https://www.figma.com/file/Izw2jjaiO2orcRlcMnA2os/final?node-id=0%3A1 

Laptop 

https://www.figma.com/file/196tnCblt3nin1NBrJBByQ/Website?node-id=0%3A1 

Reference 

Information/research/plastic pollution photos

https://www.ciel.org/project-update/plastic-and-human-health-a-lifecycle-approach-to-plastic-pollution/  

https://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/reducing-plastic-bag-usage/  

https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/rubbish,-recycling-And-organics/reduce-reuse-recycle/events-and-education/reducing-plastic-waste

https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/ten-tips-reduce-your-plastic-footprint

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/plastic-pollution

https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution

https://blogs.umass.edu/natsci397a-eross/plastic-pollution-is-killing-the-oceans-coral-reefs/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/plastic-pollution

https://www.twosides.info/UK/plastic-pollution/

https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2019/03/the-problem-with-plastic/

https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/two-thirds-plastic-packaging-uk-ends-landfills

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottsnowden/2019/05/30/300-mile-swim-through-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-will-collect-data-on-plastic-pollution/?sh=421971b3489f

https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4665

https://stock.adobe.com/ee/search?k=turtle%20plastic%20bag 

Recipe and photos of food

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/fluffy-buttermilk-hotcakes

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-potato-and-egg-skillet/

https://www.mindfood.com/recipe/spelt-breakfast-pizza/

https://www.mindfood.com/recipe/paleo-porridge-with-apple-and-cinnamon/

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/zucchini-mozzarella-and-green-olive-pizza

https://shop.countdown.co.nz/recipes/dinner/2837/red-tofu-curry  

https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/recipes/thai-pumpkin-soup-with-coconut-and-lime-8477

https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/recipes/meatless-mexican-stuffed-peppers-33320

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/cauliflower-cheese-and-leek-gnocchi-gratin

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/sticky-caramel-black-pepper-and-ginger-chicken

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/root-vegetable-fennel-and-apple-gratin

https://www.mindfood.com/recipe/spanish-chorizo-chickpea-stew/

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/spice-roasted-salmon-fennel-green-olives-and-orange

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/rigatoni-butternut-squash

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/ramp-them-blueberry-streusel-muffins

https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/maple-peanut-butter-self-saucing-pudding/34f74a50-95ad-428d-9484-a44d30b06a46

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/sarah-tucks-apple-crumble-tart

https://dish.co.nz/recipes/fresh-plum-and-almond-crumble-cake 

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Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls

I’m a huge fan of the idea of adding beans, lentils and pulses into sweet treats. They bump up the fibre, mineral and vitamin content while giving desserts a lovely moist texture. It also means you don’t need to add as much flour or even cut it out completely!

Beans & pulses are so underrated, under-consumed and unappreciated. They’re such an amazing source of nutrients, protein and fibre and yet as a nation we hardly ever eat them! Baked beans are probably the only exception but they come with added salt and sugar and to be fair there is only so much you can do with them. On toast, on baked potatoes or on the side of a fry up. 

Beans and pulses are so versatile and can be used in so many interesting and fun ways. In savoury meals they can be used in an unlimited number of ways, but they can also be used in sweet treats. I’ve already used chickpeas in blondies and brownies recipes and used black beans in chocolate cupcakes. I’ve even used lentils in a porridge recipe as a way to take advantage of the goodness they have to offer first thing in the morning. 

Adding chickpeas to a recipe like this is such an easy way to incorporate more beans into your diet. They’re also a fantastic way to get more beans into fussy kid’s diets. 

These chickpea cookie dough balls are a great snack to have in the fridge to enjoy between meals or even as an after meal dessert. With chocolate chips in the centre and a dark chocolate coating, it will also help satisfy your chocolate cravings without consuming too much sugar and getting in some good stuff at the same time!

Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls

Makes: 12-14

Ingredients:

1x 400g can (1 1/4 cup) chickpeas 4 tbsp maple syrup 130g (1/2 cup) peanut butter 30g (1/4 cup) vanilla protein powder Pinch of salt 45g dairy-free chocolate chips

For the coating: 150g Dairy-free dark chocolate for the coating, melted

Method:

Add all the ingredients apart from the chocolate chips into a food processor and blend until smooth.  Fold in the chocolate chips and shape into walnut size balls.  Place in the freezer and allow to chill for 30 minutes. Dip each ball in the melted chocolate and place on a plate/chopping board covered with parchment paper.  Return to the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate has set. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy! 

Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls was originally published on UK Health Blog - Nadia's Healthy Kitchen