#Overnight Raisin Oatmeal Pancakes

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the gang as breakfast foods😟👹‼️

now ik i already did cereals but I REALLY LIKE BREAKFAST so let’s go💀

ponyboy:

gives me like eggo waffles realness

my guy is a hardworking academic WEAPON and he a runner he a track star🙄

so you’re probably assuming he’d need a complete breakfast

nope 😃

just a couple chocolate chip eggo waffles that are still slightly frozen in the middle and a pack of cigs is all he needs

5/10 he stays consistent

johnny:

he seems like a bacon and sausage kinda guy

but he can’t get it that often cause he’s #neglected

BUT darry knows how much he loves having a filling meal so he’ll make him a big ol brekky on his bday and stuff

also maybe oatmeal?? but like gross he doesn’t put anything on it so it’s just hot grains😭

3/10 struggle meals are struggling

sodapop:

i haven’t reread the book in a hot minute but wasn’t there smth abt him making green pancakes🤨😟

guy seems like the type to just root around in the kitchen for any sort of edible substance and considers it breakfast

like he’d make some frozen mini corn dogs just cause he knows how to use the microwave😭😭😭

6/10 for the zero thoughts just vibes

darry:

OATMEAL

and he calls it “cereal”🧍‍♀️

either that or raisin bran/kix typa cereal

BUT he actually puts stuff in his oatmeal like fruit or brown sugar

its def a vibe and he can whip up breakfast so fast it’s crazy

7/10 we love the father figure🏃‍♀️

dally:

doesn’t eat breakfast period.

/j

BUT if he does he’d eat like some sorta egg mcmuffin like he seems a hot breakfast kinda guy

despite this, cereal 24/7 some apple jacks are enough fuel for him

idk if yall have seen that deleted scene from the outsiders on youtube where he johnny and pony are all at a diner and he’s like “lemme drink mah cawfee” in that new york accent😩 ANYWAYS

he seems like the kinda dude to just drink black coffee and smoke a pack of cigs🧍‍♀️

but yeah cereal every meal

9/10 bro is him🤷‍♀️

two-bit:

this is so 2018 wattpad coded but chocolate cake and a beer

cause he is lowk an alcoholic which is not ok pls get help two butt🙏😔

but he lowk doesn’t need any more energy

just wakes up and decides to be a menace everyday

he seems like the type to make a single slice of white toast and then just DUMP NUTELLA all over it

8/10 zero nutritional value💀🫶

steve

surprisingly set when it comes to breakfast

he seems like an overnight oats/yoghurt and granola typa dude

on the run though he just chugs a gogurt i’m sorry😭

also probably a juice lover he gives orange juice kinda guy

10/10 my mom would be proud🙏🥰

THIS WAS FUN!! request hcs or imagines please‼️‼️ (also i’m currently working on ones in my inbox so don’t u worry pooks🥰)

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Vegan Kin Food Ideas

S'up! So, we've been seeing a lot of kin food posts, but the focus is always on meat. Then when vegan or vegetarian options are listed it's like salad + fruit and that's it. We've been vegan for some years now so here's a list of things we eat that we think others might enjoy too!

A piece of advice we found helpful is to think about the food item you miss and break it down into what exactly you miss. If you miss eating gems, is it the appearance? The crunch? Gritty texture or dry taste? In that spirit of that, our list will be largely broken up by texture/experience.

Crunch Crunch Snacks

This includes snacks/sides that get your jaws working or have a satisfying "snap" to them.

Roasted chickpeas

Kale chips

Ants on a log (celery, peanut butter and raisins)

Hummus + baby bell peppers/sugar snap peas/carrots

Granola / cereals (a lot of types are vegan, read the ingredients before purchasing)

Banana chips

Nuts + seeds

Popcorn (avoid "buttery" packages, buy plain or kettle corn)

Peanut butter pretzels (crunchy outside, delicious soft inside)

Smartie candies

Keep your cookies/chocolate bars in the fridge or freezer

Also, load cookies up with extra nuts/seeds/choco chips

Soft, but with some crunch

This section is for dishes/sides that are overall easier on the teeth, but with elements that still crunch or snap. If you're looking for recipes that combine different texture elements check these out.

Lentil nachos + nacho cheese sauce

"Crunchwrap" (quesadilla made with refried beans and homemade cheese sauce that we open and place tortilla chips and lettuce inside after grilling)

Tempeh bacon (we like this on a BLT or grilled cheese sandwich)

Crispy tofu sandwiches

Grilled asparagus

Apple slices with nut butter

Pickles

Apple turnovers

Vegan sushi (there's a ton of recipes, check out these two collections to get started X, X)

Falafel (can be used a hundred different ways, sandwiches, wraps, on it's own, etc.)

Roasted chickpeas again, but with a caveat**: You can roast them at 350 F for 30 mins and they'll be cooked enough to pop between your teeth, but soft in the center. We like to either eat them as-is or top our salads with them. (We season with salt/pepper before going into the oven, nothing else) **Must be eaten after baking, they will not keep

For the foragers in the crowd

These dishes focus more on having either multiple different foods in a visible way or a tactile element to how you eat them.

Chia pudding

Smoothie bowls

Overnight oatmeal

Trail mix

Pumpkin bars (We replace the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter)

Chocolate chip banana monkey bread

Corn on the cob

Grilled veggie kebabs

Cranberry cilantro quinoa salad

Chili

Bush's beans and rice

Salads topped with sliced fruit, nuts, grains and/or beans

Edamame (a favorite, we love pulling out the insides with our teeth, you can get ones without the pods if they bother you)

Plant-based burgers, the kinds with the chunks of veggies (our favorite is dr. praeger's black bean quinoa burgers)

Chewy Foods

This section is for foods that work your jaw, but more in a "needing to chew" way.

Potato gnocchi

Dried fruit (comes in all different flavors, not just raisins)

Swedish fish, red vines, skittles or sour patch kids

Granola bars (a lot of types are vegan, read the ingredients before purchasing)

Thick bread-y pizza (our favorite dough recipe)

Pancakes

Chewy chocolate chip cookies

Peanut butter cookies

Baked oatmeal

Potato skins

Meat Substitutes

The most obvious way to make a dish vegan is to sub in the appropriate mock meat. We've eaten quite a few and we won't sugar-coat it: a lot of them are either going to match the taste, texture, OR look. It's hard for mock meats to copy meat 1:1, some get way closer than others, but if you go into this expecting no difference you will be disappointed.

Our two favorite brands are Impossible and Gardein. We've tried a lot of their products and have yet to eat one we don't like.

These aren't your only options though!

Beans

Falafel (deep-fried balls of ground chickpea)

Tofu

Tempeh (fermented soybeans)

Seitan (made from wheat gluten)

Jack fruit

You might have guessed based on the recipes shared, but we usually opt for beans. We haven't eaten much seitan or jack fruit, but they are options. At our local grocery stores they're sold in the "free from" section and can be brought pre-seasoned and ready to cook with. Jack fruit in particular is a popular replacement for shredded pork.

The trick with a lot of these is to marinate them. Tofu in particular so you can infuse it with flavor. Here's a few recipes we love:

Lentil and sweet potato loaf ("Neat"loaf)

Marinated tofu

Crispy tofu sandwiches

Tempeh bacon

Chili (our mom's recipe that we modified)

Soft / Squish

For things that are soft or squishy and you can slurp up.

Seaweed salad

miso soup

Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup

"Nice" cream

Chocolate mousse

Oatmeal

Popsicles

Applesauce

Brownie batter hummus

Chia seed jam

Lavender syrup (to flavor other drinks, we use it in coffee)

Lavender lemonade (final product will be a light brown color)

Mashed potatoes + Gravy

Slow cooker apple cider

Tofu scramble

JUST egg

Non-dairy mac and cheese (our favorite brand is the upton's)

Smoothies (if you're looking for a protein powder to include, we recommend Vega)

**Just a reminder to supplement for B12 if you're consuming a vegan diet. There are some foods that are fortified with it; however, a supplement is cheap, easy to find and all-around a more reliable way to ensure you are getting enough.

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Healthy Breakfast

Starting your day with a healthy breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day, fueling your body and mind for optimal performance. But navigating the world of breakfast options can be overwhelming. Worry not, fellow breakfast enthusiast! Let's dive into some delicious and nutritious ideas to jumpstart your day:

Power Bowls: Smoothie Bowl: Blend your favorite fruits, leafy greens, yogurt, and protein powder for a refreshing and energizing treat. Top with nuts, seeds, and granola for extra texture and flavor. Oatmeal Power Bowl: Ditch the instant packs and go for slow-cooked oats for a fiber-rich base. Add toppings like fresh berries, nut butter, chopped dates, or cinnamon for a satisfying mix of sweet and nutty. Acai Bowl: This antioxidant-packed bowl is perfect for the health-conscious crowd. Blend acai powder with frozen fruits, banana, and plant-based milk for a creamy and vibrant base. Garnish with granola, goji berries, and coconut flakes. On-the-Go options: Overnight Oats: Soak oats in yogurt or milk overnight with fruits, chia seeds, and spices. Grab and go in the morning for a convenient and healthy breakfast. Hard-boiled eggs: A classic and portable protein source. Pair them with whole-wheat toast and avocado for a balanced meal. Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries, granola, and a drizzle of honey for a protein-rich and satisfying breakfast. Warm and Comforting: Whole-wheat pancakes or waffles: Top them with fruits, nuts, or even vegetables for a delicious and nutritious twist on this breakfast staple. Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables: Add colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to your scrambled eggs for a vitamin-packed start to your day. Breakfast Burrito: Wrap scrambled eggs, beans, avocado, and salsa in a whole-wheat tortilla for a flavorful and filling breakfast. Sweet tooth cravings: Chia Seed Pudding: Soak chia seeds in almond milk overnight with fruits and spices for a pudding-like texture. Top with nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness. Whole-wheat pancakes with homemade fruit compote: Ditch the sugary syrups and make your own compote with fresh or frozen berries and a touch of cinnamon for a naturally sweet topping. Baked apples: Fill apples with nuts, raisins, and cinnamon, then bake for a warm and comforting dessert-for-breakfast treat. Remember, the key to a healthy breakfast is balance and variety. Choose options that provide a good mix of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to keep you energized and satisfied until lunchtime. And most importantly, don't be afraid to experiment and find what works best for your taste buds and lifestyle. Happy and healthy breakfasting!

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We prepare these on Christmas Eve to eat for breakfast on Christmas Day before opening our gifts.

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We prepare these on Christmas Eve to eat for breakfast on Christmas Day before opening our gifts.

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We prepare these on Christmas Eve to eat for breakfast on Christmas Day before opening our gifts.

#Overnight Raisin Oatmeal Pancakes #Overnight #Raisin #Oatmeal #Pancakes

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New to Cooking? No problem...Read on for some pantry must haves!

Pantry Must haves!

Have you ever driven by fast food restaurants and were determined to eat at home but struggled to make a quick meal or snack? Read below to see which items I keep on hand for my go to meals and snacks.

Whether you have a sweet tooth, love entertaining, are considering stretching out a meal-delivery service recipe, or plan to explore, here are some items you must have in your pantry and kitchen. 

These are my pantry must haves... 

Canned tomatoes and tomato paste

- patatas bravas for entertaining, quick marina sauce for your last-minute Italian cuisine meal, these can be crushed for tomato soup, homemade salsa and so on...

Pasta- can be included in an entree, on the side like mac n cheese or pasta salad or eaten alone tossed with olive oil herb and lemon.

Rice - a nice addition to most meals especially stews and casseroles.

Beans- chili in the winter, chili cheese dogs, slaw dogs with chili, good old homemade beanie weenie. Black beans for tacos and burritos.

Baking powder and baking soda- you never know when you want to make the quick 3-5 ingredient cookies. I also keep chocolate chips and peanut butter for these simple cookie recipes.

Grains- barley, quinoa, rice, grits (great in breakfast bowls), and cereal. I love breakfast for dinner so I can cook a number of these easily or when it comes to grits you can go Creole with the shrimp and grits lol.

Oats are so versatile. Overnight oats, oatmeal cookies, porridge, homemade granola.

Dried fruits like raisins and cranberries- these can be tossed into a quick batch of cookies and granola or eaten with a lunch as a healthy snack. If you cook a number of grain dishes to be paired with protein such as chicken or shrimp for dinner these dried fruits can be soaked in water and included with a grain for some additional flavor.

Flour for homemade pancakes, biscuits, and waffles to batch cook while prepping and freeze for weekday breakfast. Gravy for meats and potatoes. Not to mention breading for the air fryer chicken and fish recipes. Homemade pizza dough balls and the list goes on... I even have both whole wheat and bleached All-purpose flour. 

Oils: Olive and coconut- used for sautéing, sauces, baking and seasoning. Both are healthier than shortening. Outside of cooking they are both great for conditioning your hair and moisturizing skin.

Vinegar and Soy Sauce- great in sauces, marinades and salads.

Broth or base to add flavor to sauces and stews.

Speaking of sauces- cornstarch to thicken stews, gravy, and sauces. I've also dusted air fryer potato wedges and chicken for a nice crunch.

Sweet, condensed milk-great for homemade coffee creamer, ice cream, and plenty of dessert recipes.

Refrigerated items

When I think about cooking a meal quickly a quick list of these refrigerated items comes to mind.

Heavy whipping cream-I love making ice cream and whipped topping for my coffee drinks, and not to mention pies!

Butter- important in sauces (sweet and savory), necessary for pie/biscuit dough although you can always keep premade dough on hand (it can be your own recipe or a store-bought brand you trust.

Eggs- a staple in numerous desserts, baked goods, breakfast items, and chilled salads. You can’t go wrong with keeping eggs regardless of the season- they pair with so many items. 

There are so many things I could have included, but I attempted to stick with this abbreviated list because as you cook more, you will grow your pantry. 

#whatsinyourpantry #thebasics #youcandoit #heeatshere #eatathome #cookathome

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🕯️ , 🥞 , 🍑 , and of course, ☕ ?

🕯️ Candle: What is something you can’t go to bed without?

A bed. But, seriously, I need to be warm, and there needs to be some kind of quiet noise in the background. I'm not good in silence.

🥞 Pancake: What is your favorite breakfast food?

Making me choose one is disastrous, but I'd say French toast. If I could build a complete breakfast, I'd say overnight raisin oatmeal, French toast with bacon, and sunny side up eggs.

🍑 Peach: What is a color that makes you smile?

Dark green is just such a good color in any situation.

☕ Tea: How do you take your tea?

I have only had tea of any kind once, and it was without sugar or milk. I think it was fine without either, although I don't remember which flavor it was.

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#the gentle asks #ask away

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17 Breakfast Recipes For When You’re Sick and Tired of Eggs

Ok, we will be honest. We are die hard breakfast lovers! And even more specifically, egg cup lovers. So much so that we even made an Ultimate Guide on Egg Cups. Whaaaatttt!

It’s pretty hard not to love eggs when you can make so many delicious recipes that are meal prep friendly. But, at some point (like when you’re doing the Whole30), you need to switch up the game. No one wants to start growing feathers because they subside on eggs alone. Are we right?

These 17 Breakfast Recipes That Aren’t Eggs are no yolk. Get it? No yolk? haha Ok, but seriously, they are no joke…and have no yolks (kind of!)

Here are 17 Breakfast Recipes For When You’re Sick and Tired of Eggs

Blueberry Lemon Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Paleo Maple Pecan Banana Bread Muffins 

Oatmeal Breakfast Bites 

Overnight Oats

 Paleo Cran-Blackberry Overnight French Toast 

Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole

Freezer Smoothies

Tofu Scramble With Sweet Potatoes 

Sheet Pan Pancakes 

Make Ahead Waffles 

Berry Delicious Pancakes

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Veggie Breakfast Burritos 

Cinnamon Raisin Granola

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bars 

Peanut Butter Granola 

Loaded Sweet Potatoes 

Vegan Spanish Omelette 

If you need more breakfast inspiration check out these 25 Grab & Go Breakfast Ideas!

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Healthy Recipes Using Pantry Staples

Delicious healthy recipes you can easily make using pantry staples you already have on hand!  Everything from baked oatmeal and casseroles to hearty soups and crockpot meals.

What a crazy world we are living in right now.  I truly hope everyone is hanging in there during this difficult time and my heart is truly with you ALL.  I know the stores are pretty empty right now and it’s been difficult for most of you to find your usual go-to items for the week, so I wanted to create a round-up of ALL my favorite healthy recipes using pantry staples you may already have on hand in your home.  These recipes are quick, simple and most are freezer-friendly so hopefully this can help you plan out your meals for the next few weeks, if needed.  These recipes include items like canned beans, tomatoes and chickpeas, lentils, oats, quinoa, rice and pasta, along with other pantry staples like tuna, nut butters and more.  Mix in fresh or frozen veggies, seasonings/spices and you should find you have everything you need to feed your family delicious meals!

OATMEAL

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Salted Caramel Overnight Oats

Blueberry & Granola Overnight Oats

Raspberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Vanilla Almond Oatmeal

Guilt-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

PANCAKES, BREAD & MUFFINS

Strawberry Jam Filled Oat Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Blender Muffins

Banana Nut Bran Muffins

Chia Seed Quinoa Muffins

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Honey Cornbread Mini Muffins

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Whole Wheat Banana Waffles

Sheet Pan Strawberry Pancakes

Blueberry Almond Flour Pancakes

Gingerbread Apple Pancakes

Healthy Harvest Pancakes

Grandma’s Easy Banana Bread

Cranberry Oat and Honey Bread

RICE & QUINOA

Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Bake

Quinoa Egg White Breakfast Wrap

Slow Cooker Berry Breakfast Quinoa

Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

Coconut Lime Cilantro Quinoa

Skillet Spanish Quinoa

Southwest Quinoa Burgers

Spring Herb Quinoa Patties

Tex Mex Couscous

CANNED TUNA

Spicy Tuna Avocado Wrap

Lemony Chickpea & Tuna Salad

Tuna Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

CHICKPEAS, BEANS & LENTILS

Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Bake

Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

Lemony Chickpea & Tuna Salad

Simple Chickpea Salad

Vegan Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup

Moist Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownies (secret ingredient in this is black beans!)

SOUPS, STEWS & CHILIS

The BEST Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash & Farro Chili

Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup

Olive Garden Inspired Minestrone Soup

Gingered Pumpkin Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

PASTA

Butternut Squash & Sage Spaghetti

Asian Peanut Noodles

Healthy Pumpkin & Sage Stuffed Shells

Creamy Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese

Fettuccini with Tomato-Cream Sauce

NUT BUTTERS, NUTS & GRANOLA

No Bake Peanut Butter Quinoa Energy Balls

No Bake Almond Butter Granola Bars

Homemade KIND Bars

Easy 3-Ingredient Granola

Easy Pumpkin Granola

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Sweet & Spicy Pretzel Mix

Orange Chipotle Spiced Pecan Mix

Hope you find these recipes helpful and please let us know below what other meals you like to make using items from your pantry!  I know we will all get through this and life will eventually get back to normal, but in the meantime cherish this time with your family and I hope and pray you all stay healthy and positive!

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Recipes

Dawn our tour director shared the following traditional recipes with us:

BARA BRITH

8oz soft brown sugar (metric 225g)

10oz self raising flour (metric 285g)

12oz dried fruit (sultanas, currants, raisins) (metric 340g)

1 egg

Soak fruit overnight in cold tea.

Heat oven to 160 Celsius/320 Fahrenheit/ Gas Mark 3. Strain fruit and keep cold tea liquid aside.

Mix dried fruit, sugar and flour.

Beat egg and add to mixture.

Add enough cold tea to make a sticky mixture.

Put into a lined loaf tin (small one).

Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes approximately until the inside is cooked through.

Cool and serve with butter or on its own!

WELSH CAKES

8oz self raising flour (metric equivalent 225g self raising flour)

Half teaspoon baking powder

4 oz butter (125g butter)

3 oz sugar (75g sugar)

3 oz currants (75g sugar)

1 large egg & a little milk

Good pinch of mixed spice or nutmeg.

Rub the butter into the spiced flour., add the sugar and currants, mix in the beaten egg and a little milk if required to form a stiffish paste. Roll out on a floured board to about quarter of an inch thick, cut into 2.5 inch rounds and bake on a greased, moderately hot griddle or bakestone (or frying pan). This should take 3 - 5 minutes until mottled with golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar and enjoy!!

SCONES

225g (8oz) Self raising flour

Pinch of salt

50g (2oz) margarine or butter

25g (1oz) caster sugar

50g (2oz) currants or sultanas

1 medium egg, beaten with enough milk to make 150ml (quarter pint)

Heat oven to 220C/425F/Gas Mark 7 and grease a baking tray.

Mix flour and salt, rub in margarine /butter and stir in sugar and fruit.

Add egg and milk, reserving a bit for brushing the tops.

Knead lightlly on a floured surface and roll out to 1cm/half inch in thickness and cut into 6.5cm/2.5 inch rounds.

Re-roll trimmings and cut more rounds.

Brush tops with egg and milk and bake for 10 mins.

IRISH COFFEE

Whiskey (you can add as much or as little as you like)

Sugar to taste

Coffee

Cream (whipping cream)

Heat glass by pouring in hot water (put a metal spoon in the glass to attract the heat and to stop glass from cracking).

Pour in your chosen measure of whiskey. Add coffee so that glass is around three-quarters full. Add sugar to taste (I usually put in one and a half teaspoons).

Whip cream until fairly stiff but you are still able to pour it. Hold a tablespoon just above the coffee in the glass and pour the cream slowly onto the spoon and tip slowly on top of the liquid. Once you get the first layer on it is usually easier. Fill up with cream to the top of the glass.

BAILEY’S CREAM

3 eggs

Quarter bottle of whiskey

Large tin of condensed milk

Small carton of whipping cream (long life)

2 teaspoons camp (liquid) coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Whisk eggs, add condensed milk and beat together.

Add cream, coffee, vanilla essence and whiskey and beat for 30 seconds. Pour into bottle and keep in the fridge.

SCOTTISH TABLET (fudge)

350-400g canned condensed milk

150ml (5 fl oz) milk

450g (1lb) demerara sugar

115g (4 oz) butter

Grease and line an 18cm square baking tin.

Place all the ingredients in a large, heavy-based saucepan and using a low heat stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. It is important to ensure that the sugar has completely dissolved.

Once sugar is dissolved bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes (keep stirring). The fudge mixture is ready when it reaches the soft ball stage.*

Take off the heat and beat the mixture until it thickens (it will have a grainy consistency). Pour mixture into your greased tin and allow to cool.

When cool, cut into pieces and serve!

* Soft ball stage - when sugar syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft, flexible ball. If you remove the ball from water, it will flatten like a pancake after a few moments in your hand.

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD

Beat together 160g softened unsalted butter and 80g caster sugar until pale and creamy. Sift in 240g plain flour or 160g plain flour and 80g cornflour (this is much better) and work to a smooth dough. Alternatively you can just mix everything together in a food processor ! Turn the mixture into a greased rectangular tin, about 18cm x 28cm, and press out in an even layer. Prick all over with a fork, pushing the fork right through the dough, Bake at 170 degrees C/Gas 3 for 20-25 minutes, until lightly coloured and just firm to the touch. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with caster sugar and mark into fingers by pressing a couple of millimetres into the still -soft biscuit with the blade of a knife. Leave to cool and harden and carefully break through the knife marks into fingers

It is lovely if you add 2 teaspoons of fresh lavender flowers (or 1 teaspoon dried lavender) at the beginning.

CRANAHAN

570ml / 1 pint double cream

85g/3oz porridge oats

7 tablespoons whisky

3 tablespoons honey

450g/1lb raspberries

Toast the oats in a frying pan, being careful not to burn them. Lightly whip the cream until it reaches the soft peak stage, then fold in the whisky, honey, oatmeal and raspberries. Serve in dessert glasses garnished with a few raspberries.

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15 Power Meals: Eat Like A Pro!

Staying In Shape Doesn’t Mean You Have To Give Up The Spice In Your Life! It’s a common myth. Everyone assumes that if you’re going to commit to staying in shape, you have to sacrifice all the flavour in your diet and eat nothing but white rice, protein powder and chicken breasts day in and day out.

That’s simply not true! We asked some of the top athletes to help explode that myth, and they were delighted to provide us with some of their favourite recipes. Here you’ll find menus for every meal of the day – even dessert and late-night snacks.

Wait until you sink your teeth into these flavourful creations – you’ll be amazed that something that tastes so good can be so good for you!

1. FRENCH CREPES 2 cups flour

2 large eggs

2 Tbs sugar

2 cups milk

2 Tbs Cooking oil

Combine the flour, sugar, eggs and milk and beat until smooth. The resulting batter should be the consistency of thick cream. Add oil to the batter and mix lightly. Spray an 8-inch crepe pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Ladle about ½ cup of the batter into the pan and rotate the pan to spread the mixture evenly. Cook the crepe until it looks firm and is lightly browned at the edges (about one minute). Turn the crepe over with a thin spatula and cook the other side about 30 seconds. Re-coat pan with non-stick cooking spray about every other crepe, or when crepes begin to stick.

Add your favourite sugar-free fruit filling to top off these thin, delicious breakfast favourites.

(* Standard Cup Measurement: 1 cup = 250ml)

2. FRUIT FLAVOURED OATMEAL 1 cup one-minute oatmeal

½ cup raisins

¼ cup walnuts, chopped

1 banana, sliced

¼ cup skimmed milk

1 tsp artificial sweetener

Cook the oatmeal and place in a bowl. Add fruit and walnuts; mix in milk and sweetener and enjoy! Add cinnamon if desired.

3. BLUEBERRY PROTEIN PANCAKES 1 cup oatmeal

8 egg whites

¾ cup blueberries (frozen or tinned if not in season)

6 tsp sweetener

Mix all ingredients in a blender until consistency is smooth. Cook in pan coated with non-fat cooking spray; turn once to cook both sides. Makes one serving. Each serving consists of: protein 50g, carbohydrates 60g, and calories 440.

This recipe really packs the protein and carbs to give you energy for your morning workout.

4. EGG WHITE OATMEAL PANCAKES 8 egg whites

1½ cup Quaker Oats

2 tsp sweetener

Pinch of salt

1 tsp cinnamon

Blend all ingredients in a large bowl until mixture resembles pancake mix. Use a quarter of a cup for each pancake, pouring the mixture onto a hot frying pan. Cook until golden brown on each side and serve. This recipe delivers 30 grams of protein and 78 grams of carbohydrates.

These pancakes are great for dieting or anytime at all. Eat them plain or add your favourite jam or syrup.

5. OATMEAL PANCAKES OR WAFFLES 2-3 cups oatmeal (quick or old fashioned) or oatmeal flour

5 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 large apples

2 bananas

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp sweetener

Grate the apples and mash the bananas. Mix the oats with egg whites and stir until well mixed and add sweetener and cinnamon. Preheat frying pan (for pancakes) or waffle iron (for waffles) to 375°F/190°C. Add the apples and bananas to the mix and stir well.

For Pancakes: Pour slightly less than ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto hot frying pan (lightly greased with non-stick cooking spray if necessary). Turn pancakes when top and edges look dry.

For Waffles: Cook in hot waffle iron (lightly greased with non-stick cooking spray) until steaming stops and the waffles look brown and dry.

Start your day right with this sweetener!

6. BEST-EVER PANCAKES 1½ cup porridge oats

8-10 egg whites

1 egg yolk

1 cup raisins

1banana (sliced)

1 cup strawberries (sliced)

½ cup almonds (slivered)

½ cup sodium free baby food (pear, apple sauce, banana or peach cobbler flavour).

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp sweetener

Mix oats in large bowl with egg whites and yolk. Pour into frying pan coated with non-fat cooking spray. Cook like a pancake, turning once to cook both sides. Transfer from pan to plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sweetener, and then spread other ingredients over the top.

7. MARINATED STEAK WITH HONEY-PINEAPPLE SAUCE 1 small onion, chopped

1 green pepper sliced

½ cup white wine

½ cup apple juice

½ cup teriyaki sauce

2 tap soy sauce

1 clove fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

¼ tsp ginger

16 oz very lean steak, cut into strips

½ cup tinned crushed pineapple (unsweetened)

2 tsp cornflour

2 tsp honey

Non-stick cooking spray

In a medium mixing bowl combine onion, pepper, wine, apple juice, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add steak, marinate in refrigerator for three hours or overnight for incredibly flavoured meat. Remove steak from marinade. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side on a foil-covered grill pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade into a saucepan. Add pineapple, cornflour and honey. Mix while heating over a low heat for three minutes. Pour sauce over steak and serve with rice.

Makes four servings. Each serving contains: protein 24g, carbohydrates 27g, fat 11g, fibre 1.5g, calories 303.

8. MEAL-IN-A-POTATO 2 large russet potatoes

1/3 cup skimmed-milk

¼ cup reduced-calorie margarine

½ cup grated low-fat mature cheddar cheese

1 Tbs chopped chives

Pinch salt (if desired)

Pinch black pepper

½ cup tinned black beans

½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C/Gas Mark 7. Scrub potatoes, then prick skins thoroughly with a fork. Place them on the middle shelf in the oven and bake for about one hour (they are done when you can easily pierce them with a fork). Cool for 10 minutes. Slit the tops and scoop out the insides into a medium mixing bowl, leaving the skins intact. Add milk, margarine, cheese and chives to the bowl and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Stuff each potato skin with filling, place on a non-stick baking sheet and return potatoes to the oven for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat black beans in microwave. When potatoes are done, top each with half the beans and cottage cheese.

This souped-up potato is perfect for lunch, dinner or a post workout treat.

9. FRESH FISH SALAD 1 cup fresh tuna fillet

1½ cups fresh salmon fillet

1 cup iceberg lettuce

½ cup red pepper

1 cup asparagus

Grill the tuna and salmon, adding some natural salt-free seasoning to taste. Chop the lettuce, red pepper and asparagus, and place in a bowl. When fish is ready, cut into small pieces and toss with salad. Add your favourite low-fat salad dressing or balsamic vinegar, and some walnuts for healthy fat.

If fish isn’t your game, try this recipe with chicken breast instead!

10. BLUEBERRY APPLE FILLET SALAD 3 oz of fillet of beef

4 cups of fresh spinach – discard the stems

2 oz blueberries (fresh if in season, if not use frozen or tinned)

1 large apple (sliced)

1 large tomato (sliced)

1 large onion (sliced)

1 oz oatmeal (uncooked)

2 Tbs balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Dressing:

2 Tbs balsamic vinegar

1 tsp sweetener

1 cup water

Grill the fillet to your liking (rare, medium, etc). in a frying pan add a few drops of olive oil and then add the oatmeal and sliced onion. Stir until golden brown. In a medium bowl, toss the spinach with the balsamic dressing and add the blueberries, sliced apple and tomato. Sprinkle the roasted oatmeal over the top and slice the fillet of beef over the salad.

Makes one serving. Each serving consists of: protein 17g, carbohydrate 48g, fat 12g, calories 359.

11. YUGOSLAVIAN CHICKEN 8-10 oz of skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

3 cups green pepper strips

2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup mushrooms

2 tsp extra virgin oil

1 tsp crushed garlic

½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat one teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add pieces of chicken breast; add salt and pepper. Sauté chicken lightly. As it browns, add one teaspoon olive oil, vegetables and spices into a second frying pan and cook for about five minutes. Pour vegetable mixture over chicken and serve.

Makes 4 servings. Each serving contains: protein 50-65g, carbohydrates 44-55g, calories 800.

12. HONEY-BOURBON PORK TENDERLOIN 3 X ¾ lb pork tenderloins

½ cup diced onions

1 Tbs minced fresh ginger

½ cup lemon juice

2 Tbs olive oil

½ cup bourbon

4 cloves garlic minced

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

½ cup honey

½ tsp salt-free seasoning

¼ tsp black pepper

Cooking spray

Trim the fat from the pork. Combine onion and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pork to bowl and cover with cling film. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove pork from bowl, reserving marinade. Sprinkle salt-free seasoning and pepper over pork. Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray. Place pork on grill under a medium-low heat. Cover with foil and grill for 30 minutes or until the meat is just slightly pink in the middle. Turn and baste the pork occasionally with the remaining marinade. (If you have a meat thermometer, use this to test the temperature of the meat: it should be a constant 160°F/71°C).

When cooked, cut tenderloins into ¼ inch thick slices. Serve and enjoy.

13. FRUITY CARROT CAKE 2 cups wholemeal flour

1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp cloves

1¼ cup finely grated carrots

1 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt

½ cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup sugar-free apricot jam

3 egg whites

¼ cup crushed pineapple

2 tsp vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla essence

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°CGas Mark 4. Spray a cake tin 9”x3” with non-stick cooking spray. Mix flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, mix until well-blended. Pour into cake tin. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool cake in tin for 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of tin to loosen and turn out.

14. STRAWBERRY BANANA LOAF 2 eggs

¼ cup oil

1 cup sugar

½ cup mashed strawberries

½ cup mashed bananas

1¾ cups flour

½ cup rolled oats

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

½ tsp salt

In a bowl, beat eggs until frothy, stir in cooking oil, sugar, strawberries and bananas. In a separate bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Stir to distribute evenly, then add to first bowl, stirring lightly. Spoon into a greased loaf tin. Bake in oven at 350°F/180°C/Gas Mark 4 for about an hour or until skewer placed in centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for about ten minutes, and then remove from the tin to finish cooling on a rack.

15. BEEF STROGANOFF 16 oz lean sirloin cut into cubes

2 oz sweet and sour pickles

2 oz onions

2 oz chopped tomatoes

1 cup soya milk

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

8 oz cooked rice

1 Tbs olive oil

¼ tsp crushed pepper

¼ tsp paprika

1tsp garlic salt

Pour the olive oil into a frying pan; heat on high. Add the beef and seasoning with half the garlic and salt; stir until medium rare. Add the onions and pickles (and cayenne pepper if you desire a spicier stroganoff). Stir-fry for one minute, then add the tomatoes. Continue to stir and add the rest of the seasoning except the soya milk. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer. Add the soya milk, continue to stir. Remove the pan from the heat before the soya milk begins to coagulate. Serve over the rice.

Makes 4 servings. Each serving contains: protein 24.7g, carbohydrates 20g, fibre 1.6g, fat 9g, calories 258.

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The 6 Oatmeal Recipes Customers Love Most

You may have grown up with your mother or grandmother telling you to eat oatmeal because it will “stick to your ribs.” While that wasn’t meant in a literal way, the truth is that oatmeal is a very hearty breakfast food and it can help you feel fuller. Oatmeal is so filling because it contains soluble fiber, which is known to stay in your stomach longer. So, although it’s not sticking to your ribs, oatmeal is sticking around in your stomach and helping you prevent unhealthy snacking or overeating as your morning drags on. Oatmeal is also a good source of many vitamins and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, copper, B-vitamins, selenium, magnesium and zinc. And oats are known to contain more protein and healthy, unsaturated fats than most other grains.

Of course, traditional oatmeal isn’t the only way to get your dose of healthy oats in the morning. Oats are a very versatile base for a variety recipes, like these Easy Oatmeal Pancakes or these Maple Fig Energy Bites. You can fit some oats into your afternoon routine with snacks like our Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars or these 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.

But if it’s the classic oats plus water or milk that you’re truly craving, we’ve got you covered. Nutrisystem has its own Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal as well as Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal that make simple and quick breakfast options.

Or, if you like to make your own, here are six oatmeal recipes you’ll absolutely love:

1. Banana Nut Overnight Oatmeal >

With a nutty banana flavor, this easy-to-make oatmeal will leave you completely satisfied. It combines dry oats with unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, crushed walnuts and of course, banana. It’s truly as simple as mixing it all together and leaving it overnight in the fridge. When you wake up, your oats will be ready to eat—getting your day off on the healthy foot.

2. Strawberry Fields Overnight Oatmeal >

If strawberries are your favorite flavor, this is the recipe for you. It combines the yummy goodness of skim milk, Greek yogurt, strawberry jam and freshly chopped strawberries along with some hearty dry oats. Just like the banana version, this recipe is as simple as combining the ingredients and waiting overnight. Your breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up!

3. Mocha Coffee Overnight Oatmeal >

Completely different from a fruity oatmeal, this version combines ingredients like coffee, cocoa powder, almonds and even chocolate chips for a morning treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without sending your diet on a detour. It’s rich and filling with all the hearty goodness that oats can provide. And, it’s the perfect way to start your day.

4. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Parfait >

This oatmeal tastes a lot like dessert for breakfast with its carrot-cake-like flavor. The oats, almond milk, carrot and cinnamon are all combined and then topped with a layer of yogurt, walnuts, honey and extra cinnamon. It’s truly a treat—and it’s good for you. It may become such a favorite that you have it as a flex snack choice, too.

5. Instant Blueberry Crisp >

Can’t wait overnight for your oats? Here’s an instant idea. This might be one of the simplest oatmeal recipes on the list. Simply combine a cup of blueberries with Nutrisystem’s Maple Brown Sugar or Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (your choice), and water. Microwave to perfection—and that’s it! It’s ready to eat!

6. Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Crumble >

Sweet apples combine with tangy cranberries and savory oats in this delicious slow cooker recipe that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. It’s no wonder it’s one of our customers’ favorite oatmeal recipes! All you have to do is set it and forget it!

For something different, check out our round-up of ideas on using Zoats (that is, zucchini plus oats—a super healthy combination). There are so many fun ways to incorporate them into your favorite recipes!

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