This is a breakfast that will give you energy to burn later. Go oats!
Plus you can dress your oats up by adding your favorite fruits or berries. Mmm, blueberries! This is another great reason (besides pancakes) to keep frozen blueberries on hand. Just toss them in during step one and they will heat while your oats cook.
What you need:
1 cup of Oatmeal
1 to 1-1/3 cups of water (or milk to make it creamier)
1 egg
1-3 teaspoons of cinnamon (to taste)
**optional** blueberries, apples, whatever...to taste! XD
Step 1. Microwave a cup of regular oatmeal with the water, on high for 2.5 minutes.
**Add frozen fruit here.
Step 2. Remove and add the egg in your oat. Stir vigorously to evenly disperse the egg. It should look cloudy.
Step 3. Stir in your cinnamon (no sugar).
Step 4. Microwave for another 2.5 minutes.
Step 5. Remove and add some milk (to make it a creamier, and slightly less sticky concoction) and anything else you want. You can add some fruit or real maple syrup.
Catyra writes, "You now have whole grains, two sources of protein, and nutrients from any toppings you added. Serve with orange juice for added morning kick and day-long energy. Best thing is, all natural and healthy.
Just don't add any sugar or anything containing corn syrup or you've just counteracted the whole purpose of the meal."
Showing posts with label cinnamon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cinnamon. Show all posts
October 31, 2009
October 30, 2009
Cinnamonny Goodness: Easy Applesauce IRL
Mmm... Nothing says fall like warm apple-filled treats.
Applesauce is easy to make and worth the extra effort that you'd exert instead of opening a premade jar.
Really, this isn't fixing the global economy. It's simply based on the ancient process of boiling fruit in a little sugar-water. So if you're new to the kitchen try this recipe, and impress your mates. The nice thing is that if you boil it on low enough heat you have a few minutes of lee-way for gaming.
What you need:
A bunch of Apples (8-10).
Cinnamon. Use about 1-1/2 tablespoons ground if you like it nice and cinnamonny.
1/2 to 1 cup of Sugar. You can use 1/2 brown and half white; I like to use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed.
1 cup of Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2-3 squirts of lemon juice (fresh or the stuff sitting in the fridge).
Step 1. Peel, core, and quartered your apples. I like to mix the apples in sauces and pie recipes. Try a mix of 2 Golden Delicious, 2 Granny Smith, 2 Fuji, and 2 Gala.)
Step 2. Place your apple slices in a large pot.
Step 3. Squirt with the lemon juice. This just helps stop the apples from browning, and can bring out the flavor of the apples.
Step 4. Add the water, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Stir to coat.
Step 5. Bring to boil. Lower the heat and let the mix simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Step 6. Remove from heat. Mash with potato masher or large spoon.
Ready to serve, either hot or chilled.
Eat some now, and freeze some for later! :)
Variations: Try with a little vanilla bean extract (about 1/2 teaspoon cooked in during step 4). Also try swapping out the gala apples with a few pears. Mmmm!
Applesauce is easy to make and worth the extra effort that you'd exert instead of opening a premade jar.
Really, this isn't fixing the global economy. It's simply based on the ancient process of boiling fruit in a little sugar-water. So if you're new to the kitchen try this recipe, and impress your mates. The nice thing is that if you boil it on low enough heat you have a few minutes of lee-way for gaming.
What you need:
A bunch of Apples (8-10).
Cinnamon. Use about 1-1/2 tablespoons ground if you like it nice and cinnamonny.
1/2 to 1 cup of Sugar. You can use 1/2 brown and half white; I like to use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed.
1 cup of Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2-3 squirts of lemon juice (fresh or the stuff sitting in the fridge).
Step 1. Peel, core, and quartered your apples. I like to mix the apples in sauces and pie recipes. Try a mix of 2 Golden Delicious, 2 Granny Smith, 2 Fuji, and 2 Gala.)
Step 2. Place your apple slices in a large pot.
Step 3. Squirt with the lemon juice. This just helps stop the apples from browning, and can bring out the flavor of the apples.
Step 4. Add the water, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Stir to coat.
Step 5. Bring to boil. Lower the heat and let the mix simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Step 6. Remove from heat. Mash with potato masher or large spoon.
Ready to serve, either hot or chilled.
Eat some now, and freeze some for later! :)
Variations: Try with a little vanilla bean extract (about 1/2 teaspoon cooked in during step 4). Also try swapping out the gala apples with a few pears. Mmmm!
June 03, 2009
Brazilian Puss in Boots, by Cygnusbr
This is a simple and tasty pudding dish. I served it with some strawberries, but you could eat it on it's own and be very satisfied.
The recipe below yielded the amount in the picture. If you'd like more, simply double the recipe.
What you need:
1 Banana, mushed
1/3-1/2 cup of Ricotta Cheese
1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
**Optional** To thicken it slightly use a little (about a teaspoon) flour or cornstarch. I didn't find this necessary, but if yours comes out watery.
Step 1. Mush your banana in with the ricotta, until it is smoothly blended.
Step 2. Sprinkle with the cinnamon. You can stir it in if you'd like.
Step 3. Heat in the microwave for at least 5 minutes. The cheese should be warm, and the banana pretty much melted.
Serve on it's own or with some fruit to dip.
More Dessert Ideas: Chocolate Cherry Pie, Maple-Walnut Apple Pie, Mini Burrito Dessert, Telaari Grape Salad, Super Stuffed Ganking Apples, Brazilian Puss in Boots, Chocolate Cream Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry Shortcakes, Real Whipped Cream, Really Fast, Simple Strawberry Snack, Tundra Berry Salad, Simple Fruits, Great Taste!
More Breakfast Ideas: Nubcakes! Aka Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, Blueberry Nubcakes! Elwynn Forest Lumberjack Special, aka Crepes by Randalflagg, Kiethras's Breakfast Tubers, Sausage and Eggs, Grizzly Frontier Special! Aka Western Style Omelet, Simple Fruits, Great Taste! Telaari Grape Salad, Tundra Berry Salad, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Curiously Tasty Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Omelet Sammich! How to Cook Perfect Bacon, Brazilian Puss in Boots, by Cygnusbr, Mmm Coffee!
More Snack Ideas: Simple Cracker Snacks, Brilliant Smallfish Cracker Snacks, Cucumber, Dill, and Tomato Salad, My Keys are Happy! Veggie Dip, By Thecookie, Celery Snack Ideas! More Easy Celery Snack Ideas, Nethaera's Epic Chicken Nachos, 4 Layer Mexican Black Bean Pie Dip, Mexican Layered Pie Dip, Devilishly Delicious Devilled Eggs, Quickee Tasty Quesadillas, Salami and American Crackers! Pizza 101, Mini Burrito Dessert, Telaari Grape Salad, Super Stuffed Ganking Apples, Brazilian Puss in Boots, Chocolate Cream Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry Shortcakes, Real Whipped Cream, Really Fast, Simple Strawberry Snack, Tundra Berry Salad, Simple Fruits, Great Taste!
The recipe below yielded the amount in the picture. If you'd like more, simply double the recipe.
What you need:
1 Banana, mushed
1/3-1/2 cup of Ricotta Cheese
1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
**Optional** To thicken it slightly use a little (about a teaspoon) flour or cornstarch. I didn't find this necessary, but if yours comes out watery.
Step 1. Mush your banana in with the ricotta, until it is smoothly blended.
Step 2. Sprinkle with the cinnamon. You can stir it in if you'd like.
Step 3. Heat in the microwave for at least 5 minutes. The cheese should be warm, and the banana pretty much melted.
Serve on it's own or with some fruit to dip.
More Dessert Ideas: Chocolate Cherry Pie, Maple-Walnut Apple Pie, Mini Burrito Dessert, Telaari Grape Salad, Super Stuffed Ganking Apples, Brazilian Puss in Boots, Chocolate Cream Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry Shortcakes, Real Whipped Cream, Really Fast, Simple Strawberry Snack, Tundra Berry Salad, Simple Fruits, Great Taste!
More Breakfast Ideas: Nubcakes! Aka Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, Blueberry Nubcakes! Elwynn Forest Lumberjack Special, aka Crepes by Randalflagg, Kiethras's Breakfast Tubers, Sausage and Eggs, Grizzly Frontier Special! Aka Western Style Omelet, Simple Fruits, Great Taste! Telaari Grape Salad, Tundra Berry Salad, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Curiously Tasty Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Omelet Sammich! How to Cook Perfect Bacon, Brazilian Puss in Boots, by Cygnusbr, Mmm Coffee!
More Snack Ideas: Simple Cracker Snacks, Brilliant Smallfish Cracker Snacks, Cucumber, Dill, and Tomato Salad, My Keys are Happy! Veggie Dip, By Thecookie, Celery Snack Ideas! More Easy Celery Snack Ideas, Nethaera's Epic Chicken Nachos, 4 Layer Mexican Black Bean Pie Dip, Mexican Layered Pie Dip, Devilishly Delicious Devilled Eggs, Quickee Tasty Quesadillas, Salami and American Crackers! Pizza 101, Mini Burrito Dessert, Telaari Grape Salad, Super Stuffed Ganking Apples, Brazilian Puss in Boots, Chocolate Cream Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry Shortcakes, Real Whipped Cream, Really Fast, Simple Strawberry Snack, Tundra Berry Salad, Simple Fruits, Great Taste!
April 27, 2009
Mmm Coffee!
Tired of the same old jo? Here are a few ways to spice up your morning java without having to make an extra trip to the coffee shop!
Did someone say cinnamon? Not only does cinnamon smell and taste great, but it was one of the spices that encouraged world exploration!
Instead of traveling the world looking for the next perfect spice, just add a few shakes from the container that is already in your cabinet. Add the cinnamon into your grinds and presto! It's not just for apple pies anymore!
Another favorite is to add a little cocoa powder in with the grinds. It's time for mochas for pennies on the dollar! Just don't add too much powder as this can clog your drip canister and make a mess. Sadly, that is experience talking, and as Oscar Wilde said "Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."
For you more adventurous types, add a little pinch of anise seed into your grinds for the licorice taste. Not only will you aid your digestive tract, but your kitchen will be filled with its warm scent!
More Breakfast Ideas: Nubcakes! Aka Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, Blueberry Nubcakes! Elwynn Forest Lumberjack Special, aka Crepes by Randalflagg, Kiethras's Breakfast Tubers, Sausage and Eggs, Grizzly Frontier Special! Aka Western Style Omelet, Simple Fruits, Great Taste! Telaari Grape Salad, Tundra Berry Salad, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Curiously Tasty Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Omelet Sammich! How to Cook Perfect Bacon, Brazilian Puss in Boots, by Cygnusbr, Mmm Coffee!
Did someone say cinnamon? Not only does cinnamon smell and taste great, but it was one of the spices that encouraged world exploration!
Instead of traveling the world looking for the next perfect spice, just add a few shakes from the container that is already in your cabinet. Add the cinnamon into your grinds and presto! It's not just for apple pies anymore!
Another favorite is to add a little cocoa powder in with the grinds. It's time for mochas for pennies on the dollar! Just don't add too much powder as this can clog your drip canister and make a mess. Sadly, that is experience talking, and as Oscar Wilde said "Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."
For you more adventurous types, add a little pinch of anise seed into your grinds for the licorice taste. Not only will you aid your digestive tract, but your kitchen will be filled with its warm scent!
More Breakfast Ideas: Nubcakes! Aka Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, Blueberry Nubcakes! Elwynn Forest Lumberjack Special, aka Crepes by Randalflagg, Kiethras's Breakfast Tubers, Sausage and Eggs, Grizzly Frontier Special! Aka Western Style Omelet, Simple Fruits, Great Taste! Telaari Grape Salad, Tundra Berry Salad, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Curiously Tasty Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Omelet Sammich! How to Cook Perfect Bacon, Brazilian Puss in Boots, by Cygnusbr, Mmm Coffee!
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