You guys, I am taking the plunge. I have thought about doing a food blog for a long time, over a year actually, because I love sharing new recipes with all of you that I think are a must try in your own home with your own family. I am a busy mom who works part time, so when there is a recipe that is a keeper, I jump for joy!- Especially when my picky eater gobbles it down. The major thing that is drawing me back is the fact that there are a million other food bloggers on the internet. My goal is not really to be HUGE, but to share my own recipes that my family loves that you my own friends and family might love too.
Now this whole food blogging thing is going to be a major stretch for me. My photography skills stink. The lighting in my house stinks. So bear with me as I go about learning. The most important part to me is just getting the recipe to you, so that you can try it and decide for yourself. So for this first post, there isn't going to be a picture because I ate it too quickly before I realized what I was about to do.
This first recipe was actually inspired by a breakfast I received for Teacher Appreciation from the principal of a school I was working at quite frequently. He surprised all of the staff with Jamba Juice oatmeal one morning and it was awesome! I also used to keep the quick instant oatmeal on hand all the time because it's perfect for a quick somewhat wholesome breakfast that will keep my kiddo who is in school full until lunch. I came up with this on my own, but it can be easily adaptable however you would like. I was taken away with the fresh strawberries and brown sugar combo. I can't believe I have been missing out on this all 28 years of my life! My kids, even my picky eater loves this! I feel so much better eating this and knowing what is going into it instead of the weird ingredient list on the instant oatmeal box. Plus, if you have to make multiple it doesn't take forever to make.
Again if you don't want cream, sub in milk. If you have the time to make steel cut oats, even better and more power to you! On a quick morning, this works for us, but on mornings where I have more time I do prefer the steel cut oats. Adapt away my friends and enjoy!
Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal
Serving: 1
1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup water
3-4 strawberries, sliced or diced
1-2 tsp brown sugar
splash of cream or half and half
Place 1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal and 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Microwave oatmeal mixture for 1 minute. In the meantime, quickly dice your strawberries. Immediately remove the bowl from the microwave and place strawberries inside giving it a quick stir. Add your brown sugar and splash of cream. Enjoy!
Recipe By: Me
