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Monday, March 28, 2011

Oatmeal w/ Bananas, Poppy Seeds, Cinnamon, & Toasted Almonds (...Let's Get Naked and eat breakfast!)

As far as I can recall, I've always liked oatmeal.  I mean, I've never chosen it over bacon and eggs or pancakes or an omelet or a Greek skillet, but I'm in no way adverse to eating eat.  Especially when it's chock-full of tasty delights.  But for some reason, not a single one of my kids will eat oatmeal.  What the!?  I mean, when I was a kid I at least enjoyed those instant packets that you just ripped open and mixed with hot water from the stove or even in the microwave.  Oh, especially the apple-cinnamon; that was my favorite.  I loved those tart and chewy little dried apples.  Or else real oatmeal (as opposed to fake...no, as opposed to isntant) with warm milk and brown sugar just melting and seeping into the soft cereal.  Oh. Yeah.  But nope.  My children liken it to being a ward of Miss Hannigan if I dare even whisper the suggestion that they eat oatmeal for breakfast.  So I made this version while they were away for their daily learnin'.  Although, I may have to break out another batch over the weekend...along with my mop and broom.  You know, so while they're complaining, they can make this place "shine like the top of the Chrysler Building!"

Oatmeal w/ Bananas, Poppy Seeds, Cinnamon, & Toasted Almonds
serves 2

1 c. quick-cooking oats ("regular" oats, not instant)
1½ c. (+ more as needed) milk (any type...or water)
sea salt
1 ripe banana, thinly sliced
 1 Tbs. poppy seeds
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1-2 Tbs. honey or maple syrup, to taste
small handful of sliced almonds, toasted

Place the oats and milk in a saucepan with a small pinch of sea salt and put on a medium heat.  Bring to a steady simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring often so it stays a smooth, creamy consistency.  Just before the oatmeal is ready, stir in the rest of the ingredients.  Add more milk if you like it creamy.  I love it creamy.  Save a bit of the stir-ins to use as garnish...then stir them in just before eating.  Makes for a pretty presentation.
So, does this make you want to get naked?  Get naked in the kitchen with Jamie, that is.  This marks our first week of cooking with Jamie Oliver over at IHCC.  I'm definitely looking forward to the next six months!
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  1. Delicious and complete oatmeal. Love the addition of poppy seeds.

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  2. Complete indeed. Love this oatmeal - great way to start the day!

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  3. I love this version - oatmeal and its variations are my "go-to" winter breakfast - it leaves me full and warm and content. Not a bad way to start the day.

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  4. they say oatmeal is one of the healthiest things you can eat...i love it! ...yours looks excellent!

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  5. I'm so ready to get naked with Jamie;-)

    My kids won't eat oatmeal either, even though I've bribed them with all sorts of crazy fun toppings. I figure one day they'll get around to it. Bananas are my favorite with oatmeal and I love this version with the almonds and poppyseeds. Looks like a great way to start the day!

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  6. hey chica.....I thought you were gonna talk about somebody warm, dar, and latin and you go and spoil get naked with English whitebread....not that there is anything wrong with English muffins, it's just I prefer my toast a little darker tambien.
    Now back to food.....this really sounds fabu. Sweet Man (toasted medium) and I love oatmeal and this sounds like a great way to spice up our breakfast....
    The rotten Olde Bagg, tee hee

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  7. I am not such a big fan of oatmeals but hubby really likes it so I guess I get to eat it every now n then and acquiring the taste.Your version with all the goodies is something I will definitely like to try :)

    US Masala

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  8. MMmmmm love oatmeal too. Luckily most of my kidos like it too! This looks tempting. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Ah, the six months of IHCC hell are finally over for you ;o)
    I was planning on oatmeal for breakfast tomorrow - I must add the poppy seeds! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop Heather!

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  10. I could eat oatmeal for dinner (and sometimes do!) I love all of the yummies you've added to this- I've never used poppyseeds in oatmeal. Two out of three of my kids will eat oatmeal, but the third one won't touch it. Go figure.

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  11. I am just recently starting to enjoy oatmeal, but I like it cold. I soaked them overnight. I also love bananas and almonds (or walnuts) in my oatmeal...and a little peanut butter and jelly too!

    http://adomesticnerd.blogspot.com/2011/01/overnight-oats.html

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  12. For sure makes me want to get down to my skinnys but.....not with Jaimie. Looks great!!

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  13. This is looking so delicious...I would not mind eating this daily for breakfast.

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  14. Would love to have this oatmeal everyday,yumm!

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  15. me too!! I love oatmeal, specially if it has condensed milk..

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  16. I'm an oatmeal fan from way back...this looks delicious Heather. Plus, there's no figuring out kids is there?? :-)

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  17. I love oatmeal, my daughter...not so much. This one looks great!

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  18. We had oatmeal every day of our lives growing up during the winter months. Even today dad eats nothing but fruit until noon but then he has his oatmeal for lunch.

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  19. Love your site and now I am addicted! Can;t wait to try this oatmeal and all the yummy lemon recipes from last week! So pitching in next time!

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  20. Laughing at the Miss Hannigan reference. She's my favorite villain!

    I'm kinda with the youngsters on the oatmeal. :)

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  21. I am a big fan of oatmeal...grew up with it, like to have it as a snack....this version rocks for me!

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  22. Hmmmm.... This will be my breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for the idea :-)

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  23. I just love Oatmeal and your combination looks so yummy! I will have to try it your way...tee hee hee...my husband will love it!

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  24. Me too a lover of Oatmeal as well as Cornflakes...specially with Banana chunks..although hard to find Banana flavor Kelloggs in USA...
    Love your presentation!!!!

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  25. I tend to eat oatmeal the same way- maple brown sugar with raisins and walnuts...this bowl looks good, and I might have it for lunch!

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  26. Love oatmeal and this really look delicious treat for a lovely breakfast!

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  27. Girl you crack me up! You could never be likened to Miss Hannigan. No matter what your kids say.

    I eat oatmeal every morning but am pretty boring about it. This looks so delicious! I definitely need to spice it up with some of these fun mix-ins.

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  28. I haven't tried oatmeal with so many add-ins... gotta give it try!

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  29. DEEE licious. I can't imagine poppy seeds in there, but I bet they taste wonderful! Love when Jamie calls for a nob of butter...lol I am not sure of the exact measurement equivalent of a "nob" lol

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  30. I am only recently learning to tolerate oatmeal after years of not eating it. ;-) It's a texture thing--and I require plenty of bananas and peanut butter to get it down. I do like how good it is for me so I try to eat it now at least once a week.

    This is such an attractive bowl of it that I would be inspired to give it a try. Love the poppy seeds. A great pick to "get naked with.";-)

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  31. Wow, that is one loaded oatmeal! Looks fantastic :)

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  32. This recipe would be great for our linky party THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS; the theme is "Secret, Surprise or Hidden Ingredient?” Please stop by link up your fabulous recipe!

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-weeks-cravings-linky-party-22.html

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  33. My husband makes oatmeal for me quite often. Once the kids were grown, I just sort of gave that meal preparation away. I guess I was just as happy to not eat...ha. But my husband slowly took over and now, almost always, fixes breakfast. I told him about this recipe and we are trying it tomorrow.

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  34. This looks like the perfect fresh alternative to the clunky oatmeal recipes that I've attempted! It would never have occurred to me that poppy seeds and bananas would go with oatmeal but it is a combination I'm going to have to try! I

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  35. It definitely makes me want to get naked!
    I love oatmeal too, and only one out of three of mine agrees. The boys would also liken it to punishment when they could be having bacon and eggs and hashbrowns.. ;-)
    I love all the additions, delish!

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  36. Um, not sure about the naked part...but I love the sound of your yummy oatmeal. It's so healthy too, and as usual your photographs are making my mouth water! I really like Jamie Oliver's recipes - they always seem to work out so well. Thank you for sharing this with the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop.

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  37. I love your jazzed up oatmeal... if this bowl of oatmeal was to be a pair of jeans I would say it looks like a designer jeans compared to a generic store brand jeans.

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  38. I love teh poppy seeds! Such fun! I have never added them to oatmeal but it looks wodnerful. And as a kid, I hated oatmeal. But as an adult I have learned to love it. Although I still hate hate hate that sticky stuff from a packet.

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  39. Hi Heather, It's been too long since I stopped by. I agree with you apple cinnamon oatmeal has always been my favorite. Too bad your kids don't like it, they sure are missing out. (Congrats on the Food News Journal Feature today)!!)

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  40. Hey heather! Once again you make me laugh out loud! I love oatmeal and I love being naked so combining the two is awesome! LOL Also congrats on your SECOND food news journal mention! You so rock! Will mention this on thoughts on friday too! Hugs! Alex

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  41. This looks like a darn filling bowl. Yum.

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  42. Thanks so much, Nancy! And I know...there's only so much time in the day, but it always makes me happy when you do drop in =)

    ...and thanks so much Alex (but actually it's my 4th appearance...you know...if I was counting ;P)

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  43. Mmm I love oatmeal especially with some bananas. This is a great way to fancy it up! Also... there's nothing like getting naked in your kitchen haha Take it how you want it! =)

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  44. THAT is not the oatmeal I grew up eating!!! It looks too darn good! It's funny how I too like oatmeal but it just doesn't take first place over all the others. Yours might!!!

    As for your kids not eating oatmeal, gee, I wonder what Nanny McPhee would do???

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  45. Hey, Girl....I mentioned your oatmeal on my blog post today. Here is the link:
    http://permanentposies.com/2011/04/cinnamon-banana-oatmeal/
    Have a great day!

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  46. Not a big fan of oatmeal but always looking for yummier ways to eat it because I know that it is so healthy for me.

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