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Cozy Cranberry & Pumpkinseed Oatmeal Recipe

September 13, 2013

By: Angela Simpson

I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been feeling the need to add a few extra layers to my morning running ensemble. There’s no denying it – winter is coming fast and furious! Whenever the temperatures start to dip, I always find myself craving more cooked foods. I’m no stranger to drinking my morning green smoothie from underneath a warm fuzzy blanket, but sometimes, the thought of a nice warm bowl of oatmeal is too comfortable to pass up, especially after a long run!

Oats are a brilliant food from a nutritional perspective for runners – they’re a high quality source of carbohydrate, high in fiber, and easy to prepare. I’ve amped up their good-for-you profile even further in this recipe with the addition of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Not only will these three superfoods add more fiber to keep you feeling full, but they’ll also provide a hearty punch of omega-3 healthy fats. Try them once and they’ll be the first thing you look forward to after your next morning run!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, gluten free if necessary
1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp each ground flaxseed and hemp seeds
1 packet of stevia, or a pinch of stevia extract
1 tbsp each dried unsweetened cranberries and pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. In a microwaveable bowl or in a pot on the stove, combine oats with water or almond milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Microwave or boil for 3-4 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed.

2. If cooking on the stove, transfer oatmeal to a serving bowl.

3. Stir in hemp seeds and flaxseed, and add a little more almond milk if you like.

4. Stir in stevia to taste.

5. Top with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries and serve hot.

Makes: 1 serving

Prep Time: 2 mins

Cook Time: 3 mins

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Angela is an avid runner, fitness instructor, foodie, healthy living blogger, and owner of her business, Spin 360 Health Coaching. Having been overweight, unhappy and insecure as a teenager, Angela took control, changed her unhealthy habits, and adopted a clean eating lifestyle that she continues to maintain today. Her goal is to support, inspire, and motivate others to improve their health and be their best.