I used to love peanut butter and jelly as a kid. Luckily my mom was smart enough to know it wasn’t the most nutritious meal, which is why I didn’t get to eat it very often. But, I still feel nostalgic for it from time to time, so I decided to create version that I wouldn’t feel bad about eating. Did I mention my kids love it too?
In this much healthier version of PB & J, oatmeal replaces white bread, natural peanut butter replaces the fake kind, and fresh berry sauce replaces the sugar-laden jam. Add a bit of extra protein in the form of hemp hearts and you are all set up for the day with a nutritious, delicious, and macronutrient-balanced breakfast in place!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2 cups water
- a pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsps peanut butter
- 1/2 cup fresh berry sauce
- 2 teaspoons hemp hearts
Instructions
- Cut oats according to package directions.
- Divide the oatmeal among two plates.
- Drizzle berry sauce over oatmeal.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to each bowl.
- Sprinkle hemp hearts on top and serve.
Fresh Berry Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen berries
- 1/8 cup water
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- a pinch of sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add berries and water to medium-sized pot and bring to boil.
- Lower the heat and add in the maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, sea salt and chia seeds..
- Let cook for a few minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container.
Notes
GF, DF, GRF, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Primal
