Oatmeal Super Antioxidant Bites
Oatmeal is a quick and easy go to option for a nutritious breakfast, but it can also be the most fun. Pairing deliciously with just about any fruit, seed or nut, you can create your own wonderful combination to fit your lifestyle needs. Oatmeal is a naturally gluten free option that isn’t just for breakfast anymore.
The first flavor I experimented with was “Nutella”. The scent of hazelnuts and chocolate transports me to my cousin Vita’s house on Staten Island. She would give us all a spoonful of the creamy spread and we would go outside on the stoop and eat our treat. Our chocolate hazelnut bite is a healthy alternative that is not too sweet but nails the flavor perfectly.
Second up is apple cinnamon raisin oatmeal. Because everyone always laughs when I make these weird flavor pairings, I thought I would throw in a nice basic. This is a moist and filling little ball of goodness that will leave you wanting more.
After making the sprouted Forbidden Rice, I had a little left over and I didn’t want it to go to waste. There wasn’t enough for a meal, but too much to throw into the compost. Even though the rice is relatively quick to sprout, I wanted something more convenient that would last me a couple of days if I didn’t have time to make more. So the third ball was born. Full of fruit, protein and antioxidants, this super bite is sure to fill you up the right way and carry you through your busy morning.
RAW VEGAN RECIPE: Oatmeal “Nutella” Decadent Bite
“Nutella”
4 1/2 tblsp raw hazelnuts
2 tblsp maple syrup
1 tblsp raw cacao
2 tsp filtered water
1/2 banana (slightly overripe)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pulverize the hazelnuts and add rest of the ingredients and blend together. Put aside.
*If the hazelnut mixture is too dry you can add a little more water until smooth but don’t let it get too wet and loose.
Oatmeal Base
1 cup thick cut rolled oats
3 large dates
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
a pinch ground clove
1/8 tsp ground ginger
pinch ground nutmeg
Mix all ingredients together by hand except for the dates. Pulverize dates and add to the mixture mixing by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated. Roll into balls and insert your finger into the center. Stuff the hole with the hazelnut chocolate mixture and close up the hole. Place on silicone sheet and dehydrate at 118 degrees for 45 mins. to dry the outside for easier handling. Store in a sealed container.
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bite
1 cup thick cut rolled oats
1/2 cup dehydrated apples
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/8 tsp cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and roll into a ball. Dehydrate on a silicone sheet at 118 degrees for 45 mins. drying the outside for easier handling. Store in a sealed container.
Oatmeal Super Bites
1 cup thick cut rolled oats
2 tblsp maple syrup
6 dates
1/2 cup sprouted Forbidden Rice
1/3 cup dehydrated pineapple
1/4 cup dehydrated mango
1/8 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/8 cup raw pumpkin seeds
Pulverize dates. Mix all ingredients by hand except for the dates. Once mixed well, add the dates and mix by hand again until well blended. Form into balls and place on silicone sheets. Put in the dehydrator at 118 degrees for 45 mins so they are easier to handle. Store in a sealed container.
