August is National Sandwich Month
and
August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
Tag: oatmeal
Hide and Seek Waffles
June 29 is National Waffle Iron Day!
Although it was not my intention, it has been the year of weird ingredients. January started with oatmeal-coated chicken, and February progressed to chocolate hummus. You were skeptical about my powdered-peanut-frosting, and now I bring you something even more unusual.
Homemade Cinnamon Roll Pop Tarts
Next week, my older brother will celebrate his 25th birthday. He has lived 9125 days, and I estimate that he has eaten Pop Tarts for breakfast at least 9000 times.
Yes, I realize that would mean that he ate Pop Tarts when he was only 4 months old. He probably did.
His favorite flavor is frosted strawberry. Although I don’t eat Pop Tarts nearly as often as he does, I do love just about anything with cinnamon.
And that’s where this recipe was born. In the picture above, there are three types of homemade Pop Tarts:
- Frosted Strawberry (for Brother)
- Cinnamon Roll (for myself)
- Chocolate Chip (for everyone because the world loves chocolate)
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups oatmeal ground into flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-4 tbs cold water
Filling Ideas:
- Cinnamon Roll Blended Nut Butter
- Chocolate hazelnut spread
- Strawberry jam
- Anything else that you think would be good!
Directions
- Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor. Pulse 20 times, and then let the food processor run until all ingredients are well combined and become a ball of dough. I had to stop the food processor several times to break up large chunks of coconut oil.
- Divide dough into two equal parts. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and flatten slightly. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and let sit for about 10 minutes (it seems weird, but it worked). Roll dough between two pieces of plastic wrap until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
- Using cookie cutters or a knife, cut dough into as many pieces as possible before re-rolling and cutting.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place half of the dough pieces of a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the middle of each piece of crust. Leave about 1/4 in on each side so that the filling will not come out the sides when it bakes.
- Place a second piece of dough on top of each bottom piece. Use a fork to seal the edges. Use a toothpick to poke holes in the top of each pop tart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool.
- I topped mine with a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk), but that is completely optional.
- Eat and enjoy! These can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
P.S. – I am linking up with Angie and her cohosts Lizet @ Chipa by the dozen and Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook for Fiesta Friday.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal Bars
Is there a more classic combination in the USA than peanut butter and jelly? Our children are raised on the sweet sandwich from an early age, and we have translated those flavors to many other treats.
Simple Joy Saturday #22
Every Saturday I share three simple things that brought me happiness during the week. These posts may grow or evolve as time passes. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!
1. Homemade chocolate and peanut butter no-bake cookies
I had never added chocolate to my peanut butter no-bake cookies, but I made two batches of these cookies this week (one batch for a game night, and one batch for Bible study). Y’all. These. Are. So. Good.
Rocky Road Oatmeal
This month would be wasted if I did not include at least one recipe for oatmeal in its truest form, cooked on the stove and served warm in a bowl.
But you better believe that this is NOT a recipe for brown goop!
On the contrary, I serve to you a warm winter version of rocky road ice cream. Rich chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and smooth almonds meld together and form a decadent, protein-rich breakfast. Rather than inducing brain-freeze, this steaming bowl of chocolate will thaw your heart.
Grab a spoon and dig in!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 tbs cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbs vanilla protein powder OR 1/2 tbs sweetener (honey, sugar, stevia, etc.) plus 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- small handful marshmallows
- sliced almonds or other nut of choice (as much as you would like)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Stir in oatmeal and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes. Add cocoa powder and protein powder (or sweetener and vanilla). Cook 3-5 minutes (until oatmeal is desired consistency).
- Turn off the burner, and stir in the marshmallows and almonds.
- Transfer to a bowl, and let cool for a few minutes (you don’t want to burn your tongue!).
- Eat and enjoy!
I am linking up with Angie for Fiesta Friday!
Italian Baked Chicken
By now, you probably know what we are celebrating…
Happy National Oatmeal Month!
Long before the Quaker Mill Company began operations in 1877, oatmeal had already earned the reputation of being a breakfast food, and rightfully so. Because it is warm, earthy, and filling, it is ideal fuel for a busy day.
However, I don’t think any food should be limited to one time of the day. Who says you can’t have ice cream at breakfast? Why don’t we eat eggs at lunch? And, please, let’s find a way to get oatmeal into our supper regimen.
Italian Baked Chicken
Makes 2-5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbs. milk
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (quick or rolled oats)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (powder or freshly grated)
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut chicken into strips about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide (or whatever size you prefer).
- In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg, egg white, and milk together. Set aside.
- Use a food processor to create oat flour by grinding the oatmeal for about a minute. Depending on how course you want your flour, you may need to grind it a little longer.
- In a second bowl, mix all the dry ingredients (oat flour, Parmesan cheese, and spices).
- Dip each piece of chicken in the wet mixture. Then roll it in the dry mixture, pressing the dry mixture into the chicken. Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once.
- Let cool.
- Eat and enjoy!
And for the the first time in a long time, I am linking up with #fiestafriday. Special Thanks to Juju and Lily for cohosting. Enjoy the party!
