• Chocolate Oatmeal
    Breakfast

    Chocolate Oatmeal

    On the weekends I like to treat myself and my family to a special breakfast. I try to think of something new every weekend, but also have a lot of delicious recipes in rotation. This chocolate oatmeal recipe is a family favorite, and goes great with fresh berries. The berries add a cool, refreshing taste, especially in the summertime! Oatmeal is really easy to cook in the Thermomix®, and I love that I can make different varieties by adding different ingredients. One time I made an apple maple pecan oatmeal, another I made peaches and cream, and one of my other favorites is blueberry cinnamon. The oatmeal possibilities are endless!…

  • Almond Butter Oats
    Breakfast

    Almond Butter Oatmeal

    In the past, I enjoyed cooking complicated breakfasts. It couldn’t just be plain old oatmeal or cereal, but an egg frittata with a side of whole grain pancakes and fruit. These days, it seems like the mornings are much easier when starting with a simpler breakfast. This almond butter oatmeal is one of my favorites, mostly because of the toppings – sliced apple, pecans and a drizzle of almond butter. Quick oats are easiest to use, since they cook very fast! You can use your favorite plant-based milk in place of milk or water. Oats are a healthy food because they give lasting energy and are a good source of…