Simple Nutty Oatmeal

No time for breakfast?  This recipe will definitely change that attitude!  If you've got 5 minutes and a microwave this is for you!

Simple Nutty Oatmeal

1/4 cup rolled oats, Bob's Red Mill
1/2 cup Almond Mylk**, or store bought will work too
2 T walnuts, chopped
1/2 t cinnamon
splash of maple syrup

In a bowl add rolled oats and almond mylk.  Microwave on 60% for 2 1/2 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and serve.  Serves 1.

**If you make your own milk, be sure you strain the nut meat for this recipe, otherwise, you will have a thick porridge like consistency.

Almond "Mylk" is SOOOO simple to make!

No need to buy the boxed "mylks" any longer!  Make your own dairy free organic mylk in a matter of minutes.

Almond "Mylk"

1 cup organic whole almonds, soaked overnight
4 cups filtered water
1-2 T honey or agave
1/2 t almond extract

In a bowl of water soak the almonds in the fridge overnight.  In the morning, drain and rinse almonds.

Place almonds in the blender with 4 cups filtered water, honey and almond extract.  Blend until smooth.

It's your preference whether or not you choose to strain the mylk or not.  If you choose to strain it, strain through a couple of layers of cheesecloth to catch the nut meat.

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.  Makes 1 quart.

Spiced Honey Almond Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Apples

Start your day right with this SUPER easy pancake recipe!

Spiced Honey Almond Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Apples

Serves 4  (10 minutes)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 T apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 T honey 
• 3/4 t baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1/4 t ginger
• 1/8 t cloves
• 1 egg
• 1 T butter, melted
• 1 T butter for cooking pancakes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a medium mixing bowl and set aside to "sour". 
2. Combine flour, honey, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a mixing bowl.
3. Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk.  Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.  
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 T butter.  Using a gravy ladle, pour batter onto the skillet to about a 3" size pancake.  Cook until bubbles appear on the surface.  Gently flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.
5. Serve with warm maple syrup, toasted almonds and sliced apples.