Oats (two-way)

Did you know that oats is a superfood? I bet you did not. If you think about it though, it appears to me that every food item is a super food on its own. Personally I feel there is no reason why  we should classify them when each of fruit/vegetable/meat/grain/oil has its own nutrients and benefits. My say is that healthy eating stems from creating and maintaining a balance of what you eat. Yes, you need sugar and fat in your diet, not necessarily in large amount but both are definitely essential to sustain your health. Plus, by eating different dishes and trying need flavours, you open your taste-bud.

Back to the topic of this post, I had a box of uncooked oats on hand and after some thinking, I decided to create 3 dishes. First is some homemade muesli, second condensed milk cookies and finally granola bars.

You will see what I am talking about with the pictures below:

Drizzle some oats, nuts, seeds and apricot with maple syrup and put in the oven (180 degrees) for about 15 minutes (mixing halfway through) until golden.

These cookies are made with condensed milk and are super delicious.

Mix your muesli mix with condensed milk and bake for about 30 minutes until the top is golden crisp and you'll end up with homemade granola bars.

Apple Rhubarb Crumble

My first time making a crumble. I can't believe I have waited for so long to make one (and yes I'm not going to ramble about how it's never to late to try something new etc). I mean I have seen plenty of videos on how to make it-thanks to Ready Steady Cook (and all the crumble toppings are pretty similar yet not the same) and it's not that complicated. Actually it's very easy. I guess I was simply waiting for the right time. Right it's all about timing, isn't it.
Anyway, my crumble topping is a mix of:
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tbs desiccated coconut
-1 tbs maple syrup
-1tbs coconut oil
-Silvered almonds
There you go with my healthy eating, which explains my choice of ingredients.
As for the filling I choose apple and rhubarb. It was also my first time trying rhubarb and I quite like its taste, it is unexpectedly acidic. Apple and rhubarb make such a great combination: I took the right decision. I cooked the rhubarb a little with some lemon juice, sugar and water (each about one tablespoon) before but I think it was not necessary at all. I was happy with the end result.

Great now picture time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Oh and I also made some sultana oats cookies:

Oat meal, cranberry & pecan Muffin

Alright so *drum rolls* first time I made muffin by myself and the result damn okay. Weirdly enough, it tastes like I expect it to taste. It's nice to eat it just after it cools down a  lil from the oven- the top's still crunchy.
It has that nice crunchiness both inside and outside + the reason I like this recipe so much is that it contains so much goodness- oats, cranberry, pecan nuts and sultanas _ it's super delicious and filling.

I'll post pics later...now I'm savouring my muffins. Good breakfast idea by the way ;)

Here you go :

I just swap the dates for sultana from this recipe.