Weekend breakfasts are the best breakfasts! This morning I made a cinnamon date oatmeal and I actually ate the whole thing! First time ever (when it wasn’t from a packet.) I used natural sweeteners to make it taste like the sweet oatmeal that I do like (tolerate) without adding a bunch of sugar and topped with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Cinnamon Date Oatmeal
Serves 2
1 c rolled oats
2 c water
1 banana, mashed
2 dates, chopped
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
Toppings:
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup raspberries
2 tbsp maple syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients over medium high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer until it’s the thickness you’re wanting.
- Add berries and drizzle with maple syrup.
Now I’ll tell you what I’m planning to make this week! There seems to be an endless supply of plant based recipes that I want to try out, so it’s always something new every week. I downloaded the McDougall app on my phone filled with Starch Solution recipes at my fingertips, I’ve looked at fatfreevegan.com, and looked through Stella the Light’s ebook. So far, the easiest way to find recipes for me is on Pinterest. I also bought some extra things to make quick easy dinners if I decide to after appointments and meetings this week.
Black bean burgers– Fatfreevegan.com recipe with minimal ingredients. There’s pretty much only oats, corn, beans, and spices to make a simple burger on pita bread with a side of sweet potato fries.
Chickpea, kale, and potato soup– I’m going to make a soup with a mirepoix base, veggie stock, vegetarian chicken flavor bouillon, potatoes, chickpeas, and kale. I’ll make enough to have leftovers after a school event this week.
Edamame Noodle Bowl– Rice noodles, edamame, bok choy, mushrooms, broccoli, and my oil free teriyaki is going to make a yummy noodle bowl!
Even faster options…
Baked Beans, Rice, and Brussel sprouts– I was excited to find oil free baked beans at Trader Joe’s so I can eat them on a bed of rice and side of roasted Brussel sprouts.
Spaghetti Pomodoro– This week while watching The Chew, Michael made a quick marinara that looked delicious. I just am going to omit the butter, oil, and parm, and I’m in the clear. I got whole wheat spaghetti and a can of San Marzano tomatoes and I’m set, and I always have veggies to make a quick side salad!
http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/spaghetti-pomodoro-michael-symon
These are the refried bean, onion, mushroom, and red bell pepper tacos I made last week. 
Easy and filling snack idea- Honey crisp apple, PB2, and pretzel crisps.
The Charming Chickpea 