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Tropical Oatmeal

April 25, 2014 by Danae 15 Comments

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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!

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

Tropical Oatmeal | www.reciperunner.com

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.

Tropical Oatmeal | www.reciperunner.com

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!

Tropical Oatmeal | www.reciperunner.com

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

Tropical Oatmeal

Danae

Yields 2

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.
  5. To Make the Oatmeal
  6. In a medium saucepan add the oats, coconut milk, cinnamon, and salt.
  7. Bring them to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low.
  8. Let the oats simmer until almost all of the milk is absorbed (about 5-6 minutes).
  9. Off the heat add in the brown sugar, agave nectar, coconut extract, and half of the caramelized fruit.
  10. Stir to combine.
  11. To Finish the Tropical Oatmeal
  12. Split the oatmeal into two bowls and top with the remainder of the caramelized fruit.
  13. Sprinkle on more coconut and cinnamon if desired.
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  1. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats

    April 25, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    What a fabulous way to make oatmeal into a "Summer" food! Love the flavor!Pinned!
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    • Danae

      April 25, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Julie! I'm all about spring and summer foods right now!
      Reply
  2. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking

    April 25, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Oh yummy! This is totally my kind of morning meal. I can't get enough fresh fruit, and combined with oatmeal it would really start any day off on the right foot!
    Reply
    • Danae

      April 25, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks Georgia! Fresh fruit mixed into to oatmeal is my favorite!
      Reply
  3. Ashley

    April 27, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    This oatmeal looks delicious! I'm always looking for new ways to change up my oatmeal (I eat it all the time!) and I love this version with the mango and pineapple! And that little hint of coconut extract - yes!
    Reply
    • Danae

      April 27, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks Ashley! That hint of coconut extract really adds something special to it!
      Reply
  4. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

    April 28, 2014 at 1:12 am

    I love how chunks of mango makes everything look so pretty! I would love to start the day with a bowl of this oatmeal.
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  5. [email protected]

    April 28, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Oh yum! This recipe may actually force me to eat oatmeal! I love the flavors going on! ... and hasn't the weather been just amazing (well except for yesterday - that was certainly not fun)! I've been soaking up all of this running in shorts and a singlet thing. I forgot how amazing it feels to run and it not feel like my finger tips are going to fall off! I hope you have a great week!
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    • Danae

      April 29, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks Justine, I hope you give it a try, the caramelized fruit really helps perk up the oatmeal! I wish we would get our warm temperatures back, I'm not enjoying the wind, feels like I'm trying to push a wall when I'm running!!
      Reply
  6. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar

    April 28, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    This oatmeal looks SO good! The caramelized fruit sounds delicious! Great photos!
    Reply
    • Danae

      April 28, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks Lindsay! Caramelized fruit is the best!
      Reply
  7. Zainab

    April 29, 2014 at 5:29 am

    You took oatmeal to a whole new level! Love the tropical spin on this :)
    Reply
    • Danae

      April 29, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Thanks so much Zainab! :-)
      Reply
  8. Annie @Maebells

    April 29, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Beautiful photos! I love this, a refreshing take on oatmeal!
    Reply
    • Danae

      April 29, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Annie! :-)
      Reply

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