Strawberry Almond Baked Oatmeal {A Soaked Oat Recipe}

I can just see it now, spread across the tabloids of Real-Food-Topia,

 “Plain Jane Baked Oatmeal gets glamorous new makeover!”

“Was plastic surgery involved?”

Baked Oatmeal’s fans are tweeting like crazy with phrases like “too good to be true,” 

and “party in my mouth” being thrown around. This makeover won’t soon be forgotten.

 Humble baked oatmeal is barely recognizable with the addition of delicate almonds and fresh strawberry puree. Splash on some heavy cream and the usual weekday breakfast fodder is 

now dressed up for a decadent weekend brunch. 

I'm excited to be contributing my first post over at Whole Lifestyle Nutrition! Please head on over to WLN for the complete recipe by clicking the link below.

Strawberry Almond Baked Oatmeal {A Soaked Oat Recipe}

{This recipe is linked up at Fat Tuesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Wheat-Free Wednesday, Simple Lives Thursday, and Gluten-Free Friday.}

Strawberry Bunny Milk Real-food-ified

Who remembers drinking Nestle's Strawberry Milk as a kid? I LOVED that stuff. Of course, in Africa it was a VERY special treat and we could only get it at the supermarkets when we traveled to the big cities. We always called it "Bunny Milk" and there was no end to the lactating rabbit jokes and subsequent snickering as my siblings and I stirred the artificial ingredient laden syrup into our glasses of milk. 

I revisited this childhood memory food the other day as I created a healthy, real-food version of this delicious milk using some of the first strawberries of the season. 

Though typically a children's drink, this strawberry milk appeals to all ages and is a very nutritious guilt-free snack! Plus this treat can be dairy-free and paleo by using coconut or almond milk.

Strawberry Bunny Milk Real-food-ified

8-10 medium strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped, about 3/4 cup

2 cups milk of choice (dairy milk, coconut milk, almond milk - I used raw milk)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon honey or real maple syrup, or about 4 packets of stevia

If desired, warm milk gently over the stove just until hot. 

In a blender combine the strawberries and one cup of milk. Blend on high until no strawberry chunks remain, about 1-2 minutes. Add remaining one cup of milk, vanilla extract and sweetener. Blend until combined.

Let the milk sit for about a minute to allow the seeds to settle to the bottom of the blender. Poor milk into glasses taking care to leave the strawberry seeds in the bottom of the blender. Enjoy!

Prepartion time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 2 minutes (optional). Servings: 2.

{This recipe is linked up at Tasty Traditions, Whole Foods Wednesday, Simple Lives Thursday, and Gluten-Free Friday.}

What's your favorite childhood treat?

Grain-Free Strawberries 'n Cream Porridge

I have determined that if you have to go gluten-free, grain-free, or paleo, using coconut flour is the way to go. Of course, that's easy for me to say because I love anything that comes from the coconut. You're out of luck if you don't like coconut :-).

Coconut flour is cheaper per pound than the gluten-free grain that I've found, and way cheaper than almond meal. Plus you also use less, so a pound of coconut flour goes even farther than grain flour. I get mine from Tropical Traditions. Wait till they're having a sale or free shipping to get the best deal.

Since I am trying to do my very best to only eat grains that have been properly prepared (to improve digestion and neutralize any nutrient blockers) by either soaking or souring with my sourdough starter, coconut flour comes in handy when I haven't planned well. I also really like the flavor and texture, so sometimes choose to make something with coconut four instead of a grain.  I came up with this recipe the other day and thought I'd share it with y'all since it's so easy. 

And pretty.

I had lots of fun taking the pictures.

Another cool thing about this recipe as that it can be dairy-free. People who have intolerances and think they "can't eat anything fun" anymore should think again!

Grain-Free Strawberries 'n Cream Porridge

1 1/2 cups milk of choice (dairy milk, coconut milk or almond milk)

6 Tablespoons coconut flour

2 eggs

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey

1 Tablespoon coconut oil or butter
1/2 - 2/3 cup chopped strawberries (about 4 or 5 medium berries)

In a small saucepan whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir about 3 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in strawberries. Serve warm.

Preparation time: 4 minutes. Cook time: 5 minutes. Servings: 2.

Search terms:

strawberries and cream no oatmeal 

dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, nut-free breakfast

easy paleo breakfast

{This post is linked up at Fat Tuesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Real Food Wednesdays, Wheat-Free Wednesday, Pennywise Patter Thursday, Gluten-free Fridays, and Fight Back Friday}

This post was featured in Simple Lives Thursday!

And Wheat-Free Wednesday!