Thursday, June 11, 2015

Overnight Oats

Hafa Adai!

Overnight oats have kind of been my obsession lately. I have always been curious to try them, especially with all those mason jar Instagram posts and Pintrest boards. I finally decided to try them out this past week and I am in love. Overnight oats are the perfect yummy breakfast, brunch, and midnight snack to go along with a summer Netflix binge. Seriously.

I only tried out one flavour, btw. But I'm still obsessed.

What are overnight oats? Well, according to Katheats, overnight oats are just plain oats that soak up the liquid or flavour it is placed in. The most common recipes include equal parts of raw oatmeal, milk, and yogurt. This mixture is usually refrigerated overnight in either a container or open cup. Flavourings are usually added into the mixture to enhance the overall taste and goodness. If you don't like oatmeal, overnight oats might not be your cup of tea. But hey, it doesn't hurt to try!

The flavour I opted for involved: cocoa powder, over ripe bananas, old fashioned oats, almond milk, and some sugar. I love chocolate and I am the kind of person that can eat dessert for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Without guilt.

I obtained the recipe via Buzzfeed from Dashing Dish. The recipe is called "Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oatmeal." Doesn't it sound delicious already? I adjusted the recipe somewhat, because I am that kind of person. If there's room for substitutions, I will substitute.

You will need:

1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup of mashed overripe bananas
2 tblsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp of salt
2 tblsp of brown sugar
1+1/4 cup of old fashioned oats

Note: You can get sweetened almond milk and lessen the amount of sugar you put inside the recipe. Also, overripe bananas will contribute to the sweetness of the dish so you won't need as much sugar. I put maybe 1 tblsp of sugar in my own.

I just mixed it all together in a bowl with a spoon. Then, I placed it in a cup and put foil over the top. Placed it in the refrigerator overnight. And I had it for lunch the next day and since I had some leftover I had it for breakfast the following morning. I heated it up in the microwave for about 45 seconds so that it wasn't too cold or too hot. My oatmeal was just right.

Yum!

It was perfect. I loved it. I would make it again and I love oatmeal. My only problem is that Almond Milk is sorta expensive on Guam ($3.99 for 1 carton), so I guess my next goal is to try and find a cheaper non-dairy milk that I can make at home.

I also have some amateur pictures to go along with this post! :)





Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Addictively Divine Raw Sushi


This is one of my most favorite raw foods dishes, and best of all, it's easy to make! I will be showcasing this recipe and many more in my raw foods workshops that I will be starting here on Guam very soon! Stay tuned! =)

Love To All,
Morgan Marie

Friday, January 11, 2013

Homemade Coconut Yogurt



For me, breakfast is usually the same as lunch or dinner. But I just discovered a new raw recipe for homemade coconut yogurt from Jenny, a woman who loves the bounty that Guam has to offer. Now I can have fruit parfaits, smoothies, etc. It's easy, delicious, raw, and so good for you!

Ingredients:

Probiotic powder (from probiotic capsule)
Manha (young coconut meat)
coconut water (buko juice)

1. Blend manha till smooth.  Add coconut water till desired consistency.
2. Add probiotic powder; for every four cups of blended manna it takes two probiotic capsules. Lightly blend.
3. Place in a glass container and incubate in room temperature for 5 hours. 

"And wallla, you get smooth tangy dairy less yogurt! I really like in my morning smoothies!"
-Jenny Chargualaf Coffman

Thanks Jenny, for this great recipe!


Photo credits

Jazzy Razzy Smoothie


A deliciously zingy smoothie! Find organic frozen raspberries at the Payless at Mic Mall or Simply Foods!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Isle of Berries Smoothie


Pick up an organic bag of frozen strawberries and blueberries at the Payless in Micronesia Mall or Simply Foods, buy bananas and papaya at a fruit stand or pick them straight from a tree, and substitute the coconut milk and water for fresh coconut flesh and water if you don't mind the extra effort. Delicious as is or put in the freezer for a short while for a fruit sorbet! 

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Clean Your House with Natural Products

I came across a fantastic article about using natural products to clean your house. I found some really good tips and time savers like reusing a foil ball to scrub your oven rack or oven with a bit of detergent. How can you go wrong?

http://www.autostraddle.com/how-to-clean-your-house-naturally-using-stuff-you-probably-already-have-149774/

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Vegan Soy Bean Frozen Yogurt

New Flavor! Tutti Frutti is located next to Coffee Beanery at Pacific Plaza, Tumon and in Micronesian Mall.