banana oats

What I Ate Wednesday...
(really, what I ate on Monday)

I see a lot of people on blogs that do "What I Wore Wednesdays" but, believe me, you don't want to be privy to what I'm wearing. Pajamas just aren't that much to talk about. I have been making a better effort in the food department, though. The holidays hit me hard and I just wanted to eat gingerbread cookies everyday for the rest of my life. Sugar is so sneaky. The more you eat it, the more you want it. BUT I'm now responsible for sustaining two little babies (whoa responsibility) and, sadly, I think gingerbread is lacking a few vital nutrients.  So I give you...whipped banana oats. These things are amazing. They take oatmeal to a whole other level. 

{Disclaimer: P-dubs does not think so. You may not either...} I love them. I got the original recipe from Kath Eats Real Food and modified it a little bit.{As if modifying oatmeal is difficult. Ha.} But definitely go visit her 'tribute to oatmeal.' That girl has a hundred ways to eat it. 


Whipped Banana Oats

• 1/3 c. oats
• 1/3 c. milk
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tbs. flax
• 1 small banana

In a saucepan, stir together the oats, milk, water, and flax seeds over medium heat. Thinly slice the banana into the mixture. When it starts bubbling, stir vigorously to whip the banana into the oats. Top with whatever wholesome deliciousness you fancy. I topped mine with almond butter, almonds, and chocolate chips. Do the chocolate chips cancel out the health factor of this meal? It's just SO good. 

On the KERF blog, she uses chia seeds which I've never bought in my life. I keep seeing those little suckers included in all sorts of recipes though. In fact, I never had wheat germ or flaxseed in my house either until my sweet college roommate read about this amazing homemade granola and sent me a box chock full of healthy goodies. All the way from New Mexico. Love her. 

And guess who is 12 weeks old today?!

This little face.

And this one, too. 

 Happy Wednesday!