Camp Meal 3: Oats and Coffee

Quick and easy meals was the name of the game this weekend, and breakfast was no exception. When you want something warm on a cold morning, nothing is quicker and more satisfying than oatmeal and coffee!  

Coffee:
This was my first time trying Trader Joe's Pour Over Coffee Brewer, and it worked perfect for camping!

1. Boil 10-12 oz. of water using my awesome  Tea Kettle 
2. Followed directions on packet: initially filled to the "mild" line, but it ended up going down to the "strong" line.
3. Wait 8 minutes, pour, add your favorite creamer and enjoy!
 

 

OATMEAL:

1. Using either quick or rolled oats, boil water at a 1:2 oats:water ratio. 
2. Once water is boiling, add oats and stir periodically for 10 minutes or until oatmeal is fully cooked.
3. Don't forget your favorite fruit and cinnamon to add in  for a perfect breakfast! 

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bar - Plant Based

Since moving to California, I have become a loyal Trader Joe’s shopper. And when they give away free Pumpkin Bar Mix (because it’s out of season) I won’t say no. With a few swaps, these became a fiber-rich, some-what healthy, bar/muffin. I promise you will not miss the butter and oil!

Ingredients:

• 1 Box Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bar Baking Mix

• 2 flax seed "eggs" (mix 1:3 ground flax:water ratio)

• 4 oz. unsweetened applesauce

• 1-1.5 cups shredded carrots

 

 

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Blend ingredients
3. Bread: distribute evenly into a 8'' x 8'' pan
    Muffins: distribute evenly into muffin tins
4. Bake 25-30 minutes
5. ENJOY!

Green Smoothie Bowl

This perfect green smoothie bowl is packed full of nutrients, without tasting like you're drinking a handful of spinach!

Layer in blender:
- 2 cups spinach
- 8 oz. Coconut Water
-1 cup fresh papaya
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple
-1 frozen banana

Top with my 'Must Make Muesli' and Enjoy!!

Strawberry-Banana "Nicecream"

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Banana "nicecream" is all over the internet, and for a darn good reason, it's delicious.

You can create these ice creams just as you would any smoothie, but the key is to use frozen fruit, and as little liquid as possible.

Base: Bananas make the perfect base because of the creamy, amazing whipped texture they have once blended. Add in any additional fruits or flavorings such as cocoa or vanilla.

Toppings: Once you have the base add any toppings you please. I prefer granola, more fruit, or sometimes cocoa nibs/chocolate chips!

Side note: I eat banana ice cream for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between. 

BBB Pancakes

Blueberry-Banana Buckwheat Pancakes.
As a special Sunday morning treat, I made my mom and I these awesome pancakes.
The ingredients are simple, clean, and make you feel great! I like mine a little thicker and gooey, with tons of blueberries.

This made 8 pancakes:
1 cup buckwheat pancake & waffle mix
2 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 1/3 cup of water
1 ripe banana
fresh blueberries to taste
 

Make sure the banana is nice and spotted

Stir ingredients thoroughly. Add water or almond milk until desired consistency.

Rawnola

Oats play a pretty big role in my diet. Whether it's hot oatmeal, granola, overnight oats or throwing them in my smoothies, I eat oats almost every day. This is a new combination I finally tried, and i'm hooked. I started with a small batch, to make sure I liked the ratios. 

So if you want to mix up your oatmeal routine, definitely give this a try!

Ingredients for a single serving:
Base:                             Add-ins:
2 Medjool Dates           Coconut Flakes
1/3 Cup rolled oats       Cinnamon

Blend the base and flavorings either in a blender or food processor. Sticky clumps should form, almost the consistency of cookie dough. I served mine with almond milk and topped with bananas.