Crackling Oatmeal

You don't have to eat rice cereal topped with spoonfuls of sugar to listen to your breakfast. This morning I made oatmeal that will have your ears tuning in and your tastebuds begging for more. The loud crackle got my dad's attention as he sat across the room on the couch. Apples, walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon make this oatmeal my total fav! Try it out and let me know what you think:)
Crackling Oatmeal
(1 serving)
3/4 c quick oats
1 1/2 c milk (I use raw)
1/2 small apple, chopped
small palmful of walnuts, chopped
2 t cinnamon, divided
1 t sugar or honey (optional)

1. In a small bowl(covered) or steamer bag, place apples and 1 t cinnamon in and toss to coat. Then, microwave the apples for 2 minutes. Set aside.
2. While apples are cooking, put chopped walnuts in a dry skillet on med low heat. Stirring frequently, cook until you can smell the walnuts.
3. While walnuts are cooking, make your oatmeal. Oats, milk, cinnamon and sugar if wanted. Cook for 2 min in the microwave.
4. Putting it all together! Top your oatmeal with walnuts, then pour apples over the walnuts. You will hear the crackle! Enjoy.

Peanut Butter?

I was checking out the pb's at the grocery store today and I noticed something.. they are peanut butter SPREADS. This means that they added oil and other stuff like high fructose corn syrup. Even the all natural versions have palm oil added! So the next time you buy your butter look for the kind that is just peanuts or peanuts and salt. You should also try almond butter. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats which can help lower your risk for heart disease!
Fun Fact- Almonds are actually the seed of the fruit of the almond tree.

Go Greek

I la-la-love greek yogurt! It's so high in protein and it's super creamy too! This weekend I was thinking outside the carton and decided to cook with my favorite dairy:) I added spices like tumeric, cinnamon, cumin, and cilantro to my yogurt and smothered it all over a few chicken breasts and chopped bell peppers. I cooked the chicken with the lid on and it was so tender! I also added about a cup of raw milk and a little bit of cornstarch slurry to thicken up my chicken and g-yo sauce! I served it over some dill and green onion whole wheat cous cous. #crazygood