Summer is definitely here.
Summer means salads, eating healthier, going swimming, and running more. I was trying to eat healthier during the start of the year but I’ve failed miserably. There were too many family occasions, too many restaurant invites, yummy food in friend’s houses, too many barbecues, and too many delicious dishes that you simply must eat with rice.
Plus, our bonding time is never without food.
Last wednesday, I reminded myself of some goals I have for this year that I hope to accomplish.
I think I’ve already shared with you last week about my plan to low carb and portion control my way into losing weight by this week. I started last wednesday. I’ve been doing hip hop abs again (with Ykaie this morning) and has avoided white rice for four days now. Woohoo!!
Oatmeal has yet again found it’s way into my breakfast. Since I am trying to avoid sugar as much as I can, I let go of condensed milk. This is the first time I’m eating my oatmeal without it. But you know how I hate oatmeal that’s devoid of flavor. I made this oatmeal with my recent favorite dessert in mind : Key Lime Pie.
This has the familiar tartness, sweetness, and creaminess of Key Lime Pie but all the healthful goodness of oatmeal.
Just right to start my day with.
- ½ cup rolled oats or instant oats
- 1 cup milk, I used Blue Diamond Almond Coconut Milk Blend
- 1 tbsp honey, more if you like it sweeter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp lime zest
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- graham cracker, as garnish
- In a small bowl combine plain yogurt and lime zest. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup milk and rolled oats and bring to a boil. Simmer until cooked. If you’re using instant oats, then just combine heated milk and instant oatmeal.
- Stir in honey and lime juice.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with chilled lime yogurt and crumbled graham crackers.
- Enjoy while hot.
Goodness I often eat oatmeal for breakfast. I eat yogurt every day. And one of my all time favorite desserts is key lime pie. This is such a keeper of a recipe. Thank you. I can’t wait to try it. And hey hey for getting back in the swing of what helps you to lose and control weight. Keep us posted.
I do hope you give this recipe a try Carol, it’s so good!
Peachy,this is such an innovative idea for enjoying instant pied goodness…we are nuts over key lime pies…crave for it in the strangest times of the day when we can’t start with a pie crust and whipped cream….but this looks like the bestest way to say goodbye to those pangs and craving,thanks so much for such delicious inspirations…Have A Great Day!!! 🙂
Thank you so much KUmar! You have a great day as well!
Very yum way of indulging oats…..Love it….
Thanks Lubna!
This is a good idea for a change, sa susunod eto gagawin ko sa oatmeal 🙂
I hope you like it, Raymund.
I love key lime pie! Never thought to use the flavors in oatmeal, though. But I will, I will. 😉 Good stuff — thanks.
I do hope you give this a try. This is Key Lime Pie made healthy.
What a great twist (literally!) with this oatmeal, love that flavor!
Thanks Pamela!
I love oatmeal and this looks so easy to prepare. Will try this and share with my kids too.
It’s easy to prepare and flavorful too!
Your breakfast is so healthy. I am not fond of oats but I would love to try it.
I love oats. I wonder why you’re not so fond of it.
It’s simple, easy to prepare and look really delicious! What a great way to start the day. 🙂
the flavor is really refreshing too!
I have been using oatmeal for my breakfast for almost already a year and I lost weight 10 kilos (from 70 to 60) with a daily brisk walking. This recipe really sounds perfect. Very good idea.
Thanks Sir Gil!
It looks easy to prepare and looks mouthwatering and tasty.
It is very delicious!
wow.. it is my first time to hear of an oatmeal flavored with lime… hmmmm.
Try it, Janine! It’s really nice.
This is definitely healthy. I love oatmeal. But sometimes, i get bored with the usual oatmeal milk and fruits combination. So this is a good change.
I’m sure you’ll love this, Mitch!
You are not alone in that diet thing journey 🙂 many of us fails.
This dish is looking so delicious one.