Choosing Balance Blog

Summer heat has hit, and honestly the last thing I want to be doing is eating anything hot (except my morning coffee, which I love warm)! So this weekend I batch cooked a couple breakfast options that Blake and I could enjoy cold. And a bonus - Since they're already prepped, they're easy to grab and create minimal dishes!⁠⠀
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The two options this week were boiled eggs and baked oatmeal. Whatever I'm feeling in the morning, I'll grab one and pair it with some fruit and fat for staying power.⁠⠀
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I just got some in the mail, and have been having fun throwing it into everything from coffee to the baked oatmeal! I knew you all would be asking for the baked oatmeal recipe, so here it is! The base is inspired by , but then I ran with the additions and flavors!⁠⠀
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✨Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal✨⁠⠀
2 c quick oats⁠⠀
1.5 c milk of choice (I used walnut milk)⁠⠀
1/2 c melted, cooled coconut oil or butter⁠⠀
1/4 c maple syrup⁠⠀
1 egg⁠⠀
2 TB h**p hearts⁠⠀
6 scoops collagen peptides⁠⠀
1 tsp baking powder⁠⠀
1 tsp vanilla⁠⠀
1/2 tsp salt⁠⠀
3/4 c blueberries + sliced banana⁠⠀
1/2 tsp cinnamon⁠⠀
Dash of cardamom⁠⠀
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Directions:⁠⠀
Preheat oven to 350'. Mix all wet ingredients + add in dry. Carefully add in fruit. Pour into a greased 8x8 pan + bake for 35-40 min. It may take more or less time depending on the size of your baking sheet. Makes 4-6 servings. Store in fridge for up to a week.⁠⠀
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and I love having a slice cold (although you could heat it up) with some extra fruit and nut butter in the morning! Enjoy!⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀
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