Tropical Oatmeal

For the past week and a half I have finally been able to wear shorts again in the mornings when I go running. Yeah I know, whoop-de-do, but for me this is pretty exciting! I’ve missed all my running shorts, it feels like it’s been ages since I’ve put them on. Since it’s been a while all the other people out running, or walking, or driving in their cars will just have to put on their sunglasses to protect their eyes from my pasty legs. Running in summer running clothes is so much easier than winter running clothes. You don’t have to worry about layering and getting too hot or not having enough layers on, I don’t have to wear gloves to keep my fingers from going numb, and I don’t have to wear ear warmers or a beanie (I kind of look like a dork in them). Nope, summer running is all about shorts, tank tops, and getting some color back in my skin, I love it! You know what else I love, this Tropical Oatmeal!

While it’s definitely getting warmer around here, I still enjoy a warm breakfast occasionally after my run.

Oatmeal is such a satisfying breakfast after putting in some long, hard, hilly miles. It’s filling and satisfies my carb craving. To make this oatmeal more spring/summer appropriate I put a tropical twist on it.

I added one of my favorite fruits, mangos as well as pineapple, and a little bit of coconut. I sautéed the fruit in a touch of butter along with a little brown sugar so it would caramelize. If you have never caramelized fruit, you must! It tastes absolutely amazing!

Since this is Tropical Oatmeal I cooked my oats in coconut milk along with a little cinnamon. When the oats were cooked I added in a 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract to really bring that tropical flavor home. I then added half the fruit to the oatmeal along with the shredded coconut and stirred it together. I split the oatmeal into two bowls and then topped it with the rest of the caramelized fruit. You guys, this Tropical Oatmeal is divine! It tastes like dessert yet it’s healthy enough for breakfast, and who doesn’t love a breakfast that tastes like dessert?! So as you start to transition to shorts and tank tops, but still crave something warm for breakfast, give this Tropical Oatmeal a try!

Tropical Oatmeal

Danae

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Tropical Oatmeal

Creamy oatmeal with a tropical twist!

5 minPrep Time

13 minCook Time

18 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

For the Caramelized Fruit
• 1/2 cup mango, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced (you can also use defrosted frozen pineapple)
• 1 t. butter
• 1 t. brown sugar
• 1 T. unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Oatmeal
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk (not the canned stuff)
• 1/4 t. kosher salt
• 1/2 t. cinnamon
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1/2 T. agave nectar (or honey or more brown sugar)
• 1/4 t. coconut extract

Instructions

To Caramelize the Fruit
1. In a medium saute pan melt a teaspoon of butter over medium high heat.
2. Add in the diced mango and pineapple and the brown sugar.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and let the fruit saute for approximately 7 minutes or until it caramelizes slightly and softens.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded coconut.
To Make the Oatmeal
5. In a medium saucepan add the oats, coconut milk, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Bring them to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low.
7. Let the oats simmer until almost all of the milk is absorbed (about 5-6 minutes).
8. Off the heat add in the brown sugar, agave nectar, coconut extract, and half of the caramelized fruit.
9. Stir to combine.
To Finish the Tropical Oatmeal
10. Split the oatmeal into two bowls and top with the remainder of the caramelized fruit.
11. Sprinkle on more coconut and cinnamon if desired.

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