This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal is a naturally sweet and delicious way to start your day. It’s a date-sweetened oatmeal paired with a creamy cashew drizzle that makes for a fancy, yet simple breakfast. Less than 3 percent of Americans meet the daily recommended fiber intake, despite research suggesting that high-fiber foods, such as whole grains, can affect the progression of coronary heart disease. The soluble fiber of oatmeal forms a gel in the stomach, delaying stomach emptying, making one feel full for a longer period.
Daily Dozen Nuts and Seeds, Other Fruits, Spices, Whole Grains
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal
4cupswater
8pitted dates
2teaspoonscinnamon
2teaspoonsvanilla extract or powder
2cupsrolled oats
Raw pecans (optional garnish, as desired)
For the Drizzle
½cupraw cashews
½teaspoonvanilla extract
2pitted dates
¾-1 cupwater
Instructions
To make the oatmeal, in a high-speed blender, combine the water, dates, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and pour into a saucepan with the rolled oats. Cook until the oats reach your desired consistency.
To make the drizzle, combine all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Divide the oatmeal into bowls, top with the drizzle, and garnish with pecans, as desired.