Day 3 of Oatmeal

Tropical Oatmeal


3c. Oats
6c. water
pinch of kosher salt
1T. Freshly grated ginger

1/2c. chopped dried apricots
1/3c. chopped cashews
1/4c. coconut

Heat the water till boiling add the salt, ginger and oats. Cook till all the water is absorbed and. Divide into 6 bowls, and top with remaining ingredients. Serve with a little maple syrup, or brown sugar.

Butter Cream Icing

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 1/2cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoons milk

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.

Day 3 of Oatmeal

Crunchy Pear Muffins

1/2 cup granola
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. applesauce
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 mashed banana
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups finely diced peeled pear
3 T. Granola

Combine flour & next three ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine brown sugar & next four ingredients in a small bowl, add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in diced pear. Spoon batter into 9 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle batter with extra granola. Bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove from pans immediately. Place on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.