It is hard to find a better breakfast than oatmeal.

For the money it is a big nutritious bang for the buck.

It is also tasty, filling and healthy!

I lightly toasted 2 cups of steel cut oats in 2 Tbspns of unsalted butter.

Then add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup walnuts.

Let everything toast until it smells like popcorn and has a deep golden brown color.

I then added 6 cups of water and 2 cups of light coconut milk.

Add a pinch of sea salt; nutmeg and cinnamon to taste!

Allow to cook on medium to low heat for about 1/2 hour or until all the liquid is absorbed.

I added some shredded coconut.

This breakfast will get you through your day with energy to spare!

I will even have a bowl for dinner or a snack.
It’s that delicious and satisfying!

The frosty temperatures inspire a warm breakfast.

I have been doing my grocery shopping at a local market which features organic and specialty: vegetarian, vegan, bulk, local and whole foods.

That these are specialty items is another issue. In any case, let’s focus on the bulk part.

Being able to buy food in bulk is not only cost effective but it also helps me to maintain a supply of whole unprocessed foods at all times.

This morning only oatmeal could warm my bones. All of the ingredients are wholesome and organic and truly easy to turn into a great breakfast.

I usually cook a whole cup of steel cut oats and eat about 2/3 of a cup and store the rest in the fridge for the week. By the way, 1 cup of uncooked oats yealds about 4, 2/3 cup servings.

Sometimes I throw in a banana but today it was almonds, coconut and raisins.

Tip: a banana makes a nice substitute for milk and sugar. I will also add 1 Tbsp of coconut milk to replace milk.

Ingredients

Cook: 1 cup steel cut oats in 4 cups of water:

add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp vanilla

That’s it for the oatmeal, then add any topping you like.

raisins

shredded coconut

1 Tbsp coconut milk

1/4 cup almonds

cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Enjoy!