Tropical Oatmeal

I was uploading some pictures from my camera, and saw this picture of oatmeal that I made for my brother a few weeks ago. I had intended to share the recipe on the blog, so I guess I shall do that today. This oatmeal was really good and different from any other oatmeal I have ever made. I've never had pineapple or cashews in my oatmeal, but they sure were delicious!

If you are in the mood for something refreshing and fruity for breakfast, try this oatmeal. Also, I think that this would be soooo good cold, so make this the night before and enjoy some tropical overnight oatmeal.

Tropical Oatmeal

• 1/2 c. old fashioned oats
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. pineapple
• 1 tbsp. cashews
• 1 tbsp. shredded coconut
• 1/4 c. pineapple juice
• 1 tsp. brown sugar

Fill your pot with water, and let it come to a boil. 

I haven't tried this, but I think you could cook the oats in pineapple juice. I don't know how this would come out, but I think it should work. Just an idea...

While you are waiting for the water, you can get out your pineapple, coconut, and cashews. I used a can of pineapple chunks and the juice from there. The cashews were lightly salted, but any cashews you have should be perfect.

Once the water boils, stir in your oats and let them cook for about 5 minutes. (If you are using a different type of oatmeal, follow the directions on the package.)

When your oatmeal is done cooking, pour it into a bowl and get ready to decorate!

Pour the pineapple juice over your oatmeal, sprinkle the coconut, add the pineapple chunks, and lastly add your sugar. You can add some cinnamon for some extra flavor. :)

Now enjoy your tasty tropical oatmeal bowl!

Thanks for reading! Please let me know how you liked this oatmeal recipe and share your thoughts in the comment section below! If you liked this recipe, subscribe to the blog to get more recipes like this delivered right to your inbox! Thanks! May God bless you!

Love & Grace,

Mariah

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Okay, due to special request, I am sharing this amazing Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe.

I don't have any pictures yet, so when I make this again I'll be sure to take some. For now, here is the recipe with pictures coming soon. :)

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

• 1/4c. butter (softened)
• 3/4c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder (sift)
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Topping

• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 tbsp. butter (melted)
• 1/2c. chopped nuts (optional)

We start with the wet ingredients. Get out your beaters and a spatula - you'll need both.

In a large mixing bowl, pour in your softened butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla, and cream (beat) together. Next you will add in your flour and baking powder. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. When thoroughly mixed, pour into 9x9 in. baking pan. Now we will make the topping for this.

In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over your cake. Lastly, drizzle the melted butter over your cake and top with nuts.

Bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. The top should feel firm, and when tested with a knife or toothpick, it should come out clean.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Please comment below and let me know if you try this, and feel free to send me your pictures! I would love to see your beautiful cakes! :)

You can email me at: fit2behealth@gmail.com

Thanks for reading! God bless you! :)

Love,

Mariah

Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Oatmeal

Happy Friday!

Are you excited for this weekend? I know I am. I've always loved Fridays.

For me, Friday night means: Bible studies, family movies, popcorn, cake, cuddling, and talking with my sister late into the night. Yup. I love Friday. :)

And the only thing better than a Friday night is a Saturday morning. ;)

Saturday mornings mean sipping a steaming cup of coffee while reading my Bible and spending time with my Father. Saturday mornings mean talking with my mom, soaking in the tub, or enjoying a special breakfast treat.

Since Saturday morning is only a few hours away, I thought I would share a delicious breakfast that you can whip up in the morning - Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Oatmeal. 

The inspiration for this amazing breakfast comes from the lovely Taralynn over at the blog Undressed Skeleton. She made PB&J Oats, and they looked so inedible, that I just had to try them. However, I added a banana to my oatmeal because - well... do you really need a reason to add banana? :)

Here is Taralynn's PB&J Oats:

Beautiful isn't it? Check out her recipe here.

Okay, now I will share my recipe. And let me tell you, this oatmeal was soooo good. Seriously, this is one of the best bowls of oatmeal I have ever had. I have made peanut butter oatmeal many times before, but the jelly with that banana - heaven!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Oatmeal

• 1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal
• 1 1/4 c. water
• medium banana
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 tbsp. strawberry fruit spread (or jam)
• cinnamon

Get out your pot, and fill it with 1 and 1/4c. of water. I add the 1/4 c. because I believe this makes my oatmeal creamier. This is personal preference, so you can just use 1 cup of water if you like. Extra water means waiting extra long. If you don't mind the wait, I recommend adding it.

Once the water begins boiling, lower the heat a bit and pour in 1/2 cup of oats. Stir as needed. (Our stove is kind of crazy and the oatmeal always spills over if we don't lower the heat enough and stir well.) Cook the oatmeal according to directions on package - usually about 5 minutes - or until it reaches desired consistency.

Now pour your oatmeal into your prettiest bowl (cause everything tastes better in a pretty dish.)

This is the fun part - decorate your oatmeal! Slice the banana and arrange the pieces on your oatmeal. Then measure a tablespoon of peanut butter and a tablespoon of jelly and add that to your bowl. Last of all, sprinkle with cinnamon! Bon appetit!

I didn't add any sugar to my oatmeal - I rarely do - because I really don't think this needs it. However, you can add a sprinkle of sugar if you so desire. 

My oatmeal was so delicious and creamy. I never wanted the bowl to end. Mmmmm. So good.

Well, that's it! I hope you like this recipe and make this yummy breakfast. Please comment below and let me know if you try this recipe. I would love to hear your thoughts! And - if you haven't already - please subscribe to the blog to get more recipes delivered right to your inbox! Thank you so much!

Have a wonderful day and may God bless you always!

• What's your favorite type oatmeal?
• What do you look forward to on the weekend?

Love,

Mariah

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

Hello!

It's been a while since I did a post! :D I'm really excited to share this wonderful recipe with you and a really great blog!

I made these Banana Bread Protein Pancakes from Dishing Out Health. Super sweet Jamie posted this great recipe, and I just had to try it!! Honestly, I'm really, really glad I did. :)

Ingredients:

1/2 ripe banana

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (any kind)

2 tbsp. of flour

1 egg

1/3 cup milk

1 tsp. syrup (I didn't use this because I was low on syrup, but I know it would make them extra good!)

1/4 tsp. baking powder (I used 1/2 tsp)

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

In a bowl, mash half of a banana with a fork. Then add the rest off the ingredients to this. Spray a pan, turn stove on to high, and pour in batter. Wait for the pancakes to bubble and then flip. Eat and enjoy!

Toppings:

Options: sliced banana (this is what I used), walnuts, syrup, honey, agave nectar, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, peanut butter, jam, protein powder, vanilla, peanut butter, or chocolate frosting, or whatever you'd like to put!

Jamie said in her post, that her's came out really nice and thick like banana bread, but mine came out like the thickness of a regular pancake just extra big. :D They were still delicious though. I had barely any syrup that day, so they were lacking some sweetness. I'm sure they'd be even better if you had enough syrup to drizzle on top, because I had only enough to drizzle on the first pancake.

These pancakes are good for any meal - lunch, dinner, or breakfast- because they are filling and have great flavor! I was able to eat them for lunch at 11:15, and they held me over all the way till 6:35. I didn't even have a snack! I will definitely make these again and again. I highly recommend these to any pancake lover. 

If you want them to taste more dessert like, throw a handful or two of chocolate chips in the batter! Yum. Just change it up a little, and always be creative! Just remember, you are a creative cook. When you make them, send me an email and tell me how you like them. :D

Go check out Jamie's blog Dishing out Health for a bunch of delicious, healthy recipes and fitness ideas and tips! Have a wonderful day, may the Lord bless you exceedingly and abundantly in all things. :D Go try this recipe, and tell me what you think!!

Love and Grace...

Olivia

Updates & Editing

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all had a very happy Monday filled with the blessings of our Lord.
I just wanted to give you a heads-up about some modifications and changes that are happening on the blog. As you have probably noticed, the header of the blog has changed and now says: NUTRISIMO.

Just to let you know, I am currently working on giving this blog a serious make-over. This is a work-in-progress. The blog is under construction, so please excuse any inconsistencies. I am working on converting Fit 2 Be to Nutrisimo. After much prayer and consideration, I think it would be best if the blog for www.nutrisimo.com, looked like it actually had some relation to it.

The blog will still have the same content - plus a bit more articles and health related advice. I am really excited about these changes and I hope that you will love the new look of the blog. Please stick around and see how this all turns out. If you have any suggestions or comments concerning the blog make-over, I would love to hear them. Please comment below, or contact me through the email listed in the contact section of the blog. :)

Thank you so much! Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. May God bless you always! Have a fabulous day. :)

Love & Grace,

Mariah