Oats are a staple in my diet, and I'm always looking for new ways to make them tasty. Oats are one of the only breakfast foods I can genuinely eat consistently, and keep me full all morning long. This recipe was developed for my luteal phase, when my stomach feels like a bottomless pit, and I need something to keep me full for at least 4 hours.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c quick cooking oats
- 1 serving protein powder
- handful of pitted dates
- milk of choice
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- salt
- 1 tsp maca (optional)
Directions:
- First, we'll make the date caramel by soaking the dates in hot water for 10-30 minutes. Strain the dates, and add them to a blender with ~1/4 c of milk, a splash of vanilla, and pinch of salt. Blend until creamy. Add more milk as needed to blend the dates.
- To make the oatmeal, combine the oats, protein powder, and option to add a dash of cinnamon. Add about 1-2 tbsp of the date caramel. Then, fill with hot water and/or milk of choice until you've reached the desired consistency.
- I like to top my oats with a little nut butter, a square of dark chocolate, and some flaky sea salt on top to really give it that salted caramel taste.
- BONUS- You can add 1 tsp of maca to emphasize the caramel flavor.
This is a daily recipe I make on my luteal phase when I need something quick, but satisfying. Oats are so good for your hormones, gut, and overall health. Dates are excellent on your luteal phase, and the protein powder helps balance everything out. IF you're not a fan of protein powder, I recommend using protein oats, or adding another fiber source like chia seeds or ground flax seeds to help with satiety. Enjoy! 🫶