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fruit smoothie-infused granola

by Jackie Newgent | June 20, 2021 | 1 Comment

If you accidentally spilled a fruit smoothie onto your oats and baked it, that’s sort of what this fruit smoothie-infused granola is! Instead of adding any kind of sugar or syrup to the recipe, you’ll get natural sweetness from a blended combination of banana and 100% fruit juice — a smoothie! (Hint: See lots more of my tips in How to Make Healthy Granola in 5 Simple Steps, According to a Dietitian.)

savory oatmeal with greens, pumpkin seed tofu & tart cherry reduction

by Jackie Newgent | October 24, 2019 | 3 Comments

This is how I like to start my Saturdays … with a comforting bowl of savory oatmeal. And this one is loaded with goodness (hello anti-inflammatory ingredients!). It has a few steps … but you can quickly cook up the tofu and tart cherry reduction while the oatmeal is simmering. So, it’s simpler than it may seem.

savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal

by Jackie Newgent | August 12, 2014 | 3 Comments

A bowl of savory oatmeal, including this savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal, is so much more interesting than the more traditional sweet version. And homemade oatmeal can be a quick and simple. Pre-prep the ingredients the night before, if you like. Then skip the snooze alarm and whip up this great-tasting, good-for-you, comforting take on oatmeal. By going savory instead of sweet, it’ll be more satisfying than a few extra minutes of disrupted sleep anyway! Enjoy this savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal alongside a cup of green tea and, if you wish, a serving of fresh seasonal fruit.