A question was asked of The Hungry Girl of how to have a satisfying breakfast that won't kill you on calories (and isn't all egg whites and vegetables). The answer was : oatmeal. But Oatmeal made in a whole new way.
The ingredients include twice as much liquid as normally used and it is cooked for twice as long so it get super thick and super creamy.
There are 2 recipes on Lisa's blog : Carnival and Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
Since the Carnival oatmeal involved caramel, peanuts and chocolate chips I thought I'd try that one first.
Since the prep time is kinda long I made it the night before and reheated it at work. That way it can be used as a weekday breakfast. It heated up really well. And the portion size is HUGE!!
Here's my bowl ...
Now that I've tried this one I'm going to try the Blueberry Muffin version on the same blog post.
Here's the recipe for your reference.
Oversized Carnival Oatmeal
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 no-calorie sweetener packet
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/4 cup mashed extra-ripe banana (about 1/2 large banana)
1 1/2 tsp. fat-free, low-fat, or light caramel dip
1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. chopped peanuts
Directions:
In a nonstick pot, combine oats, sweetener, cinnamon, salt, and Almond Breeze. Mix in 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
Add banana and mix well. Cook and stir until thick and creamy, 2 - 5 minutes.
Transfer to a medium bowl and let slightly cool and thicken. Top with remaining ingredients, and enjoy!
MAKES 1 SERVING
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