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Hey Everybody! I hope your Christmases were magical and that you got every single thing you wanted on your list. Sadly my daughter did not receive 8 life-size panda bears and my son did not get that bottle of magic he requested. But over all, Christmas was a success and the food was amazing! I supplied the “Smoked” Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole. I also experimented with a couple new cheesecakes which admittedly weren't quite life changing enough, so back to the drawing board for those babies!
Today I want to share a little secret I have for making the most important meal of the day a healthy, filling, long lasting kinda meal. Which of course is breakfast.
With the reality being that I can't control everything that goes into my children's belly's in a day once they are off to school or at a friend's house, I like to at least start their days off with a power breakfast that will give them loads of fiber and protein. But mornings are hectic, and if I get too carried away with fancy homemade breakfasts, I end up being cranky mommy, and I really hate sending my kids off to school with that memory.
My solution? Pressure Cooker + Steel Cut Oats + Thrive Freeze Dried Fruit = Easy, effortless, and healthy.
I love freeze-dried products more than I can say and my absolute brand is Thrive. Can after can is consistently delicious and crunchy with loads of real fruit flavor that I want in my food. The fruit is my favorite and I pack them in my kids lunches, put them on yogurt (best ever!), and even use the left over dust at the bottom of the pan to make super yummy frozen yogurt.
That there is a huge supply of nutrient rich fruit ready to go whenever I want it, no matter the season or weather conditions. This beautiful fruit hangs out in my pantry and stays beautifully crisp without any prep work. That's why I immediately thought of using it to make Ready Mix Steel Cut Oats. This project was inspired by the holiday gift idea – Steel Cut Oats in a Jar.
And it couldn't be easier! Grab your supplies. You'll need steel cut oats, brown sugar (coconut sugar also works well, or omit sweetener all together), salt, and Thrive Freeze Dried Fruit or Veggies. Here I made Carrot Cake with freeze dried carrots, Mixed Berry with strawberries and blueberries, and Peaches and Cream with peaches and I added a pinch of vanilla powder. You could add vanilla extract once it goes into your pot if you like.
So Easy!
Then I line them up in a Tupperware in my pantry so they are ready whenever I need a breakfast that can be thrown together in seconds. Just add water, set your pressure cooker for 13 minutes, then go drag everyone out of bed. By the time everyone is ready, breakfast will be ready! This amount feeds 4 people in my family, you can increase the amounts of the ingredients as needed.
And that is my Breakfast Healthy Meal Planning tip for today! Check back later this week to see how I make Dinner come together like a dream!
Now go grab your sled and act like a kid again! I promise the kids will be in school soon and you will be back to acting like a mature, responsible adult. No one needs this reminder more than I: Try not to see the mess over the joy in your children's faces.
Enjoy!
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PrintPressure Cooker Meal Planning: Ready Mix Steel Cut Oats
Make easy, healthy breakfasts a reality! These Ready Mix Steel Cut Oats will be your best friend on crazy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For Mixed Berry Steel Cut Oats
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup of freeze dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries
For Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oats
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
- pinch of salt
- about 3/4 cup of freeze dried peaches, either chopped or broken into smaller pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (or add a 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract when you cook the oats)
For Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup freeze dried carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
To be added later
3.5 cups water
of add 4 cups water then stir in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds after oats are cooked
Instructions
For the Ziplock Bags
- To a ziplock bag add steel cut oats, brown sugar, salt, and other dry ingredients like spices and freeze dried or dried fruit.
- Squeeze all the air out of the bag and seal shut. Store in pantry for up to 3 months.
When time to cook the oats
- Pour contents of ziplock into the pressure cooker pot. Add 3 1/2 cups of water (or 4 cups if you want to add chia seeds after cooking) and stir to combine ingredients. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 13 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a 10 minute natural release. If adding chia seeds, stir them in now and put the lid back on for 5-10 minutes for them to swell and thicken the oats. Stir and serve hot topped with extra fruit if desired.
Notes
Nutritional values based on Mixed Berry Steal Cut Oats
Keywords: instant pot breakfast, healthy breakfast, quick breakfast
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