Tuesday, June 17, 2008

When hot oatmeal is, well, too hot for summertime

I had this recommended to me yesterday. I haven't tried it yet, so I give it out with that warning. (I was going to do it this morning, but I had a bit of extra time, and wanted to make pancakes. I make a big batch of whole grain pancakes, so I can nuke a couple for a quick pancake breakfast. Of course, I ate a couple of them this morning, too ... : )

But this recipe is for days when a bowl of steaming oatmeal is just a bit too daunting. You know the days: when the air is hot and sultry, kind of like it is 9 months of the year in North Carolina ...

Start with a cup of oats. Throw them in the blender and blend until powdery. Add 1 banana, a tablespoon of flax meal, 1 to 1 1/2 cups of milk (the original calls for vanilla soy milk, but I think there are problems -- especially for men -- with soy products, so I don't recommend it), a drizzle of honey, and 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter. Whir it up, and the one who gave me the recipe said that you won't be hungry until way past your usual lunchtime.

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