Sorry for the long hiatus. I wish I could say that I was doing something exciting but I spent most of my time studying :( and then imaging all the yummy things I was going to make over winter break. I can't wait!
And now for the long awaited oatmeal recipe!


Mmmm...chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. These are possibly the best foods in existence! I'm not sure about you guys but I need to eat peanut butter and chocolate every day. What's not to love about this great combination?
If you thought that putting juice in oatmeal was a great idea just wait until you try hot cocoa mix powder!
This recipe is sweet and smooth like pudding. You can add more or less peanut butter and hot cocoa to your own taste preferences.




Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Oatmeal

1/3 cup quick oats
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 banana
1 tbsp hot cocoa mix powder (or to taste)
1 tbsp peanut butter (or to taste)

Combine oats, water, and milk in a saucepan over medium high heat.
Thinly slice banana and add to the mix.
Allow mixture to cook until it starts to bubble and then stir the banana in.
Lower heat and cook, stirring frequently until all liquid is absorbed
Top with more banana and peanut butter if desired

 I'm not much of a juice drinker but one morning I had a revelation and thought "Hey, why don't I try cooking oatmeal with some juice?" we had some cranberry juice so I decided to use that.
Oh my, was it ever marvelous! Honestly it was all I could think about every morning and I haven't gone a week without making it since!
The juice adds extra taste and sweetness to the oats, bringing it to a whole new level.


Oatmeal with whipped cream just for fun


1/3 cup quick oats
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
ground flax seeds (optional)
dried cranberries

Combine oats and liquids in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce to medium heat and add dried cranberries and ground flax seed.
Cook for a few minutes until all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently
Remove from heat and if desired sprinkle some more dried cranberries on top or drizzle on some extra cranberry juice.

* If you are on a gluten free diet, ensure that the oats are labelled gluten free.