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Eggy banana bread oatmeal with walnuts, peanut butter, and chocolate chips

Eggy Banana Bread Oatmeal

written by Parita 13 Comments

I didn’t always love oatmeal.  In fact, I used to be disgusted by the mere mention of it.  In my mind, it was something old people ate.  I loved things like cereal and granola!

Oh how things have changed!  Both Vishnu and I could eat oatmeal several times a week now – breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Sometimes we even crave it!

We aren’t your plain oatmeal with fruit kind of people though.  We like to jazz things up with  peanut butter, chocolate chips, walnuts…and eggs.  Yes, you read that right.  We whisk eggs into our oatmeal.  This is definitely one of those don’t knock it till you try it kind of things!

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Now, I know what you may be thinking.  Adding an egg to hot oatmeal = scrambled oatmeal.  Not the case if you whisk furiously for a minute or two.  And when I say furiously, I mean it!

Vishnu’s idea of whisking involves taking the whisk and ever so gently moving around whatever is in the pan.  That, my friends, will get you scrambled eggs in your oatmeal.  My husband learned that the hard way!

But seriously, when you take quick oats, a mashed banana, a whole egg, plus a few other fun ingredients, you get the perfect eggy banana bread oatmeal.  It’s so good that you will find yourself making it in the dead of summer!

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Think of your favorite banana bread recipe and now imagine it as a thick, creamy, and slightly sweet bowl of oatmeal.  Every spoonful is delicious and comforting.  The egg adds a little extra protein and acts as a thickener.  AND as long as you exhibit some self-control with the toppings, this stuff is healthy!

Eggy Banana Bread Oatmeal
Serves 1

3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1/3 cup quick cooking oats
1 banana, mashed
1 egg, lightly whisked
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. As soon as the milk comes to a slow rolling boil, add the oats and mix well.
3. When the mixture starts to bubble, add the mashed banana and mix well.  Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Next, add the egg and immediately begin vigorously whisking the mixture for 1-2 minutes.  [*Have your whisk in hand and ready to go.  Do not let the egg sit in the oatmeal mixture for any amount of time.]
5. Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon and stir until incorporated.
6. Let the oatmeal cook for an additional 1 minute on low heat.
7. Transfer to a bowl, top with peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
8. ENJOY!

Have a wonderful weekend!

What are your favorite oatmeal toppings?

Written on July 17, 2015 Related:Food, Recipe

The Best Mac n’ Cheese EVER

written by Parita 6 Comments

First and foremost, I apologize for not posting this recipe before Thanksgiving. Whoops! Better late than never, right?

My mom shared this recipe with me 10ish years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since. It’s everything mac n’ cheese should be – thick, creamy, cheesy, spicy, and most importantly, comforting!

There’s nothing healthy about it, but in my opinion, when you only make a dish once or twice a year, who the hell cares! So if you do decide to make this, serve yourself a huge bowl and eat with zero regrets. Because that’s how mac n’ cheese should be enjoyed!

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The Best Mac n’ Cheese EVER
Serves 10-14

16 ounce package of elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) Neufchatel cream cheese
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Sriracha works really well!)
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan.
4. Add garlic and cook until garlic is light brown in color.
5. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Gradually whisk in milk and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
7. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and salt & pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
8. Drain macaroni (when ready) and add to sauce to coat.
9. Transfer mac n’ cheese to a greased baking dish.1
10. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in breadcrumbs.
11. Evenly top mac n’ cheese with breadcrumb mixture.
12. Bake for 20 minutes.

NOTE: This dish is best served right out of the oven, so try to time everything accordingly!

What’s your ultimate favorite comfort food? I have two – mac n’ cheese and chocolate chip cookies.

Written on December 4, 2013 Related:Food, Recipe

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