READER SPOTLIGHT: Apple Pie Oatmeal

Hey, everyone. I'm Sarah (from Daily Nibbles). And I live in the beautiful -- yet cold -- state of Vermont with my running and skiing enthusiast boyfriend and his rescue cat of unknown age, The Dude. I'm into a variety of hobbies: cooking, crafting, running, traveling, photography, etc. But above all else, I am currently training for the Vermont City Marathon and trying to eat more vegetables and whole grains.

The recipe for this delicious and apple pie oatmeal is super easy. But first, some background: In my attempts to eat healthier (less sweets, more veggies and grains), I have discovered a love of oatmeal. Don’t get me wrong – I never disliked oatmeal, but I would have rather put a cup in my favorite cookie dough than eat a bowl of it in the morning. I have found that adding a number of creative concoctions help make it more palatable: blueberries, mango, pumpkin, cinnamon, chia seeds, walnuts.

Recently, I discovered a way to make it taste like apple pie!

You need:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 T chia seeds
• dash of cinnamon
• 2-3 T applesauce
• 1 tsp. Vermont maple syrup
• 2 T chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions:

1. Bring the water to a boil. Add the oats and turn the heat down to medium. Cook about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in chia seeds, applesauce, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
3. Pour into bowl and sprinkle with walnuts – and an extra dash of cinnamon.
4. Eat and enjoy.

Anything I can do to mimic dessert for breakfast earns a gold star in my book. I had to share the recipe for those that love oatmeal and those who should give it a try.


We couldn't agree more! Thanks to Sarah for sharing with us this fantastic breakfast recipe! You can read more on her blog (Daily Nibbles). And just FYI -- I'm making this TODAY for breakfast because as I finish the post, I'm finding that my mouth is watering. Yum!

This has been yet another READER SPOTLIGHT! And if you'd like to be featured, just check out our info post with all the gooey details about the spotlight, as well as guest posting opportunities. And keep an eye out for Nicole's vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies recipe -- which will be featured in next Friday's post.

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READER SPOTLIGHT: Sarah's Healthy Tacos

Happy Friday! I'm Sarah . . . and this is my dog Cooper. The main theme of my blog (Ladybird: Inspiration and Experimentation) is inspiration and experimentation. I post my budget-friendly recipes that I try out, not all vegetarian (sorry! my boyfriend is a veggie, so I'm working on meat-less meals), as well as what inspires my style.

I originally started my blog because after graduation from college (May 08) all of my friends moved in all different directions, and this was a great way to keep up with what everyone was doing in case we got a little to busy to call/email everyone. Since I'm kind of a foodie, and have always loved DIY projects, it evolved into the blog it is today. My style is also starting to take shape, so I also started to post these inspirations.

I'll be moving to New Orleans for medical school in the summer, and I can't wait to see what the city holds for me -- and will keep my blog updated with my adventures down there!

EASY AND HEALTHY TACOS 
(click here to read the recipe on Sarah's Blog)

All you need . . .

• Frozen pre-cut onions + peppers (perfect for single living!)
• Salsa
• 1 egg
• 1 taco (or more like 1.5 if you're really hungry, which I usually am)
• Cheese
• Tortillas
• Frozen Roasted Corn (from Trader Joe's. divine.)

Thanks to Sarah for sharing with us such a protein-packed recipe for our READER SPOTLIGHT! And if you'd like to be featured, just check out our info post with all the gooey details about the spotlight, as well as guest posting opportunities. And keep an eye out for Alison's Herbivore vs. Carnivore: What to do when your house is divided? -- which will be featured in next Friday's post.

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