Coconut Flour “Oatmeal”
I’m here to say good morning with a big bowl of fake oatmeal.
This is my favorite type of recipe.
Breakfast! Specifically a unique (unless you’ve already been making coconut flour oatmeal) breakfast to switch up your breakfast routine.
I have to switch up my food. I get bored easily and when I’m bored with food it’s very difficult to eat mindfully (<–great post) and stop when I’m full. I like feeling excited for the food I’m about to eat and that means trying new foods ALL THE TIME. So again I say…for me, oatmeal everyday = no satisfaction.
Must change it up. Coconut flour oatmeal = change.
And it’s funny I like change when it deals with food because I’m really bad with change. Or I was in college. I think I’m better with life changes now because I get to do all the changes with Andrew. Marriage helped for sure. It’s nice to have your person. I wish that for everyone.
During summer my body seems to be very anti-oatmeal and hot coffee because anytime I walk outside I know I’m going to be hot hot hot and I don’t want to eat a breakfast that is hot hot hot. But for whatever reason this past week I’ve been craving warm, cozy foods and cups of coffee. I even sprung for whole milk at the store so I could make the best lattes.
Other news about me…I went to Home Goods for the first time and LOVED it.
I got all this.
So much beautiful kitchen-y-ness.
After reading this post from Ashley I knew I wanted a table I could leave out all the time so I wouldn’t have to pull our coffee table over to our window and then put a wooden box with a piece of tile on top of it every time I wanted to take blog pictures. That process was getting old. Andrew found the cart at Home Goods and I agreed it was perfect. We’re in the process of staining the wood on top a darker shade. Love it.
Speaking of darker shades…this “oatmeal” is definitely a darker shade than traditional oatmeal. If you’re thinking, “can you taste the coconut?” No. You can’t. I’ve got you coconut haters’ backs.
So do you remember that pistachio & hemp granola I made last week? (This granola.) Since granola is the perfect topping for life (i.e. ice cream, yogurt, smoothie bowls), it’s clearly the perfect topping for coconut flour oatmeal. It adds a nice CRUNCH, which is something all oatmeal could use.
This oatmeal is the exact same recipe that I used in this pancake (which was inspired by this pancake), but it’s just all mashed up and cooks way quicker…about 1 1/2 minutes. That’s fast.
And since the “oatmeal” is so fast to make, you have plenty of time to caramelize some fruit to top it with. To mine I also added some of that aforementioned granola and MORE pistachios and hemp seeds because they’re pretty AND nutritious. Win win.
Coconut Flour "Oatmeal" + Caramelized Mangos & Peaches
Yield: serves 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large banana, mashed
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon coconut flour (I used Bob's Red Mill)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 mango, thinly sliced
1/4 large peach, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
optional toppings: hemp seeds, pistachios, granola
Directions:
Add 2 teaspoons coconut oil to a saute pan and heat over medium heat. Add mango and peaches and cook for 2 minutes, or until fruit starts to caramelize. Flip to other side and cook until the other side begins to brown. Turn off heat and set aside.
In a bowl, combine mashed banana, eggs, coconut flour and cinnamon. Whisk vigorously until all the coconut flour clumps are gone. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon coconut oil to a sauce pan over medium heat. Add in "oatmeal" mixture and use a spatula to scrap the bottom of the pan, much like you would when you are making scrambled eggs. Cook until the mixture seems light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scoop "oatmeal" into a bowl and top with caramelized fruit, handful granola, hemp seeds and pistachios.
spooning should always involve coconut flour. (actually, nvm.)
Oh my gosh! Mindreader!! I was just having a whinge today about how cold it is and how much I miss oatmeal at the moment now that I’m cutting out grains. Then this is the first thing I see when I opened Bloglovin’! Thanks heaps – I LOVE your site by the way!
It was meant to be!!!! Enjoy, Maria!
As much as I love that pancake recipe, I know I am going to LOVE this. :)
Even though it’s pretty much the same thing as the pancake…it’s still a nice change!
I MUST try this as soon as I am done with the Whole 30!
This is beyond perfect. I have been craving oatmeal for so long (but my body doesn’t like it) and have been wondering if I could recreate the idea of it with coconut flour. You totally read my mind!
YAY mind reading;)) (AND i just emailed you<3!)
Real question…. Do you think I could make this in the microwave?
I actually think YES! I’d microwave it 10 seconds then stir vigorously-microwave it 10 seconds then stir vigorously-then keep repeating until it’s cooked!
Yay for coconut flour! Coconut flour is the best…when it doesnt make your recipe taste like a soggy sponge :)
words of the wise.
I’m a creature of habit when it comes to foods..when I find something I like I could happily have the same things for breakfast/lunch/dinner. My mom is the same! But I do love trying new things.
My husband is totally you and your mom! He eats the same thing for breakfast EVERY SINGLE weekday. I could probably feed him the same thing for dinner every night and he’d be happy lol
Yummmm!!
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Yum! What a fun and delicious idea!! :)
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This looks seriously amazing! I used to love making oatmeal; I’ll have to try this recipe! Pinning :)
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