Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Oatmeal for Dinner? Why not?

I started a new Hatha yoga class after work last night. It was great - much better than the 'yogaerobics' class I tried a few weeks ago. My only complaint is the timing. The class starts at 5:45 and ends at 7:15, which means I get home at 7:30 with a very grumbly tummy. In the future, of course, I will plan ahead and have something ready.... but last night was not the future. I got home, grumbly tummy and all, to realize that there was nothing quick and easy to whip up in the fridge. Scott had prepared himself a nice grass-fed roast that took him out of the 'what to eat' equation, so I thought outside the dinner box and decided to make oatmeal. Why not, I thought, it's healthy, filling and quick. I decided to get a little creative with it to make it more substantial - here is what I did.

Dinner Oatmeal (makes 2 bowls - Scott wanted some in the end)

1 cup Oats - the slow cooking kind
2 cups Milk - soy would work fine
2 Tbs ground Hemp Seed
1 Tbs Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 Apple, diced - I left the skin on
1/3 cup Raisins
2 Tbs Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, hemp seeds, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 min, until you get the consistency you like. After about 2 min of simmering, add the apples so that they cook a little too. When your oats look ready to eat, stir in the raisins and pumpkin seeds. Serve and enjoy!

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