OATMEAL AND FRUIT PARFAIT

This tropical fruit and oatmeal parfait is so decadent and delicious that you will feel like you are having dessert for breakfast.  This is a great twist to a classic oatmeal and fruit.  Enjoy this recipe hot or cold as part of a balanced breakfast or and afternoon snack.

TROPICAL FRUIT AND OATMEAL PARFAIT

 Portions:         2                      Preparation time:            40 MINUTES                                                     

 

Oatmeal is a healthy and complete food.  It is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber that are all essential nutrients for the body.  Oats have been shown to help lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, and significantly lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.  It is a great addition to any diet because of its many health benefits.  By adding disease-fighting spices like ground cinnamon and clove, I have made this recipe a healthy, disease fighting meal.  If you are struggling with high cholesterol or blood sugar or just want to lose or maintain your weight, this is a great recipe for you.

Oatmeal is great for diets because it is full of fiber to cleanse your digestive system and keep you full for a longer period of time than refined cereals.  Along with the added probiotics of yogurt, this recipe is great for digestion and overall gut health.  This fruit and oatmeal parfait is a perfect way to give your digestion a gentle boost and get your day started right.  It will also give you long lasting energy that will keep you full and alert well into the day.  I love adding an orange peel while it is cooking to give it a sweet fragrant taste.

This recipe also has a colorful array of tropical fruits that add more nutrients to this great breakfast.  I use papaya, mango, kiwi, strawberry, banana and grated coconut.  You can use any fruit you like.  It also tastes great with apples, peaches, berries and much more; use your imagination to make it your own.  I like to add yogurt to make it a parfait.  I use plain yogurt, but vanilla yogurt is delicious in this recipe as well.  You can modify this easy and healthy recipe however you like to fit your dietary needs and tastes.

 

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FRUIT AND OATMEAL PARFAIT

8 tbsp of old fashioned oatmeal

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of ground cinnamon

1 pinch of ground clove

1 cup of milk

2 cups of water

1 large piece of orange peel

3 tbsp of shredded coconut

1 cup of yogurt

Chopped papaya, mango, kiwi, strawberry and banana

1 tbsp of honey

1. Grind the oatmeal, salt, cinnamon and clove together
2. Mix the milk, water and oatmeal mixture in a pot
3. Add the orange peel and bring to a boil on the stove
4. Once the oatmeal is boiling, set it to low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes
5. Take the oatmeal off the stove and add shredded coconut
6. Let it cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
7. Serve the oatmeal in a bowl and remove the orange peel
8. Spoon the yogurt on the oatmeal and add the chunks of fruit on top
9. Add a pinch of grated coconut and a drizzle of honey

 

 

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