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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…
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Mom’s Power Muesli
I can eat this chocolate pecan muesli every day and never get tired of it! It gives me so much energy that lasts, and the power I need for a good start on my day. For my homemade muesli, I use organic rolled oats, ground flax seeds, dark chocolate chips, pecans, and sometimes I add cranberries or raisins, chocolate corn puffs or rice cereal, and cacao nibs. Almond milk is my favorite liquid to add, but you can use any milk you want or even a dollop of plain yogurt on top! Finally, I top it off with fresh berries and bananas. Having a baby is funny. You get into…
