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Friday, June 18, 2010

Stepped-Up Oatmeal with Dates and Mixed Berries

Want your bowl of Oatmeal to go from Bleh to Yay?For starters, cook it in milk rather than in water and proceed from there! :). This recipe, besides tasting heavenly, is packed with awesome health benefits due to the anti-oxidant(slows down wrinkling) properties of berries, iron-packed dates and oatmeal for high fiber + gorgeous skin.The Honey dressing on the top is an added bonus for boosting your immunity system. Now this is what I call "A bowl of healthy deliciousness". Take a peek at the picture and I am sure you will agree.

So how do you eat your oatmeal? I am always looking for ways to take my oatmeal up a notch. Your ideas will be greatly appreciated!

Ingredients(For 1 Serving):
  • Steel-Cut Oatmeal - 1/2 cup
  • Dates - 4 seedless, chopped
  • Milk - 1 1/4 cups or more
  • Sugar - 1/2 tsp (optional, I skipped it)
  • Strawberry - 3, diced
  • Raspberry - 6
  • Blueberry - 10
  • Honey - 1 tbsp
Properties:
  • Cook the Oatmeal either on stove-top or in a microwave with milk along with the dates and sugar if using.
  • Top it with all the berries.
  • Drizzle honey on top.
  • Serve hot with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Makes 1 Serving.

Enjoy!

43 comments:

  1. healthy bowl ..best bf i hv ever seen..what a combination oats berries honey with orange juice awesome..no words..nice presentation too

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  2. Sounds lovely, I usually love my oats with cinnamon apples, that's my favorite :)

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  3. With milk for the breakfast or use them to bake the bread.
    Yours looks so summery, and delicious.

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  4. I microwave my oatmeal with water for 30 seconds and add a tsp of sugar ,fresh fruits or raisins.. it is really quick and easy to make during busy mornings

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  5. I can have this gorgeous oatmeal everyday, looks fantastic and gorgeous..

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  6. Hi dear, fabulous photos and delicious recipe! Kisses

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  7. Very healthy and tasty.I too prepare the same way and addition to berries I also add apple and some hazelnuts and definitely it's filling and healthy.

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  8. Mmmm...I like your bowl of oatmeal, looks so fresh and healthy! I like a little crunch in mine so I would toss some toasted nuts on top!

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  9. oatmeal with berries, honey & orange juice..wow! I love all these and sure they must taste yum..will try this for sure..thanks Dear for sharing this..

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  10. I make my oat meal in microwave and add fruits. This one looks colorful and nice.

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  11. ahhhhhhhhh....gorgeous bf...pass me tht healthy bowl...so colorful...ate with eyes first...i use oats as binding for my veggie burgers/crush roll fish fillets/in pies...simply with milk cherries/kiwis and tosted almonds...yum
    and to ur ques--i use in cooking or eat all the garnished stuff...in this dish i made roasted corn which i used for the corn lady,made fruit chat with fruit garnishings and used mushrooms and corn in the pulao..just threw awy the watermelon green part...i try and use most peels also in dals,chutneys...thanks for asking....love ur questions/suggestions/inspiring words always darling

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  12. Thats wonderful healthy treat for our stomach in the morning..

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  13. I love all the berries you put in! This could almost be dessert as well as breakfast!

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  14. When I eat healthy and wholesome foods like this, it really makes me feel good. Thanks for sharing this. It looks and sounds wonderful.

    I am boring; I usually just sprinkle a little sugar on mine. I love your idea with the milk, fruits, and honey. Definitely better than my way:)

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  15. Awesome combination dear... Healthy breakfast can't be better than this... Have a nice weekend dear

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  16. this one i saw in a tv cookery program,saying that its a gud food for the people who is taking yoga....
    any way nice healthy fud..

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  17. Woow.. who can resist that gorgeous bowl of oatmeal ? Truly grabworthy.

    Liked the new look of your blog.

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  18. This looks so yummy and delicious Lassie. Perfect and healthy starter to any day!

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  19. everybody should have oatmeal like this everyday...itz a perfect breakfast healthy body...

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  20. Nice way to makes oats tasty. Not very fond of them but this looks colorful and tempting!

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  21. i love strawberries it looks like fruit salad

    wonderful post

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  22. c'est coloré, c'est frais et c'est rempli de bonnes saveurs
    un seul mot: irrésistible
    bon weekend

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  23. Wow- a piece of art in a plate! Very summery and healthy!

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  24. Love that bowl of colorful oatmeal dear. I mw it with milk , add brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon and a sliced banana or some raisins.....your idea seems great. I will try it.

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  25. dont like oatmeal in itself always add them to cookies, cakes or idlis. this one is a nice and delicious idea of having oatmeal.

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  26. This should be my breakfast today but my fridge is almost empty lol

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  27. oatmeal is my husband's favorite breakfast.. we love it in any form!

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  28. I always cook my oatmeal in milk. Skimmed for me full fat for the kids. Yummy.

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  29. great breakfast to kicks start the day!

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  30. It's breakfast time and I'm oogling at this ,wishing to come out the screen :D

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  31. This would be my breakfast for tomorrow! Lovely!

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Thanks a bunch for your valuable comments and continued support.They are very much appreciated. Yes,like "Rain on Dry Land" and like "Oasis in Desert Sand".
XoXo, Cool Lassi(e)