Monthly Archives: October 2010

coconut powder

My favorite Indian & Pakistani grocer carries the best treats! We discovered coconut powder the last time we were there, and after making a batch of Boo-Nanners (ghosts made out of bananas and coconut), we used the rest of the mix in om of the day. Delish…

Ingredients:

1 C cooked oatmeal
2 T coconut powder
1-3 t agave nectar

Directions: Mix together and enjoy…

Om,

Renata

mOMent: Is your word your bond?  Or, is it better for you to write out a contract?  How does someone know you’ve committed to what you say?  How do YOU know you’ve committed?

banana pom

Have I mentioned we’re big fans of Trader Joe’s Dried Pomegranate Seeds?  Well, we are!  And this healthy combo makes a healthy and tasty breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 C cooked oatmeal
1 T pomegranate seeds
1 banana, sliced
1-2 t agave nectar

Directions: Mix agave with oatmeal and garnish with banana and pom seeds. Enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: If you could be anyone else for just one day. Who would you be, and what would you do?

pumpkin raisin pecan

My new favorite ingredient of the season…PUMPKIN!

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1 T toasted chopped pecans
1 T raisins
1/4 C pumpkin, canned
1 t agave or other sweetener of your choice

Directions: Mix all ingredients together and add to your om!

Om,

Renata
mOMent:  Have you ever been mistaken for someone famous? If so, who?  What was the experience like, and would you like the experience again?

 

cinnamon pom pecan

Around my house we just can’t get enough of Trader Joe’s dried pomegranate seeds.  We just LOVE them!  Here’s another easy and yummy recipe featuring such a delightful treat…

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
2 T pecans
2 T Trader Joe’s dried pomegranate seeds
1 t oil
1-3 t sugar, agave or other sweetener of your choice
1 t cinnamon (or more!)

Directions: Mix all ingredients except oatmeal in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat for just a few moments, or until the pecans become slightly fragrant. Let cool, and add to your om!

Om,

Renata
mOMent: Halloween is approaching…are you dressing up?  If you are, as what?  Why did you choose that outfit?  Do you think it represents a part of you that you don’t allow to surface on a daily basis?

chunky apple pie

Sorry folks, I don’t have a recipe for the apple pie.  I just chopped up about 6 apples, mixed them with a handful of pecans, a handful of brown sugar, a spoonful of cinnamon and a handful of raisins.  I mixed it all together and put it in a pre-made frozen pie crust.  I baked it until it was done, about an hour at 350 degrees.

Ingredients:

1 C cooked old-fashioned oats

1 healthy scoop of homemade apple pie

Directions:  Scoop on top and dig in!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Sometimes we don’t really need a recipe for a sweet treat.  What do you enjoy making or doing on the fly?

hazelnut heaven

So I was fortunate enough to get a sample of this hazelnut butter which is DELICIOUS. It’s so yummy…almost as good as Nutella. Yep, I said it! All you vegans out there who miss Nutella…go grab some of this amazing hazelnut butter, you will not be disappointed.

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1 package of Justin’s Hazelnut Butter
2 T chopped hazelnuts

Directions: Mix all together and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: What is the difference between innocence and ignorance?  How do you define the two?  How have you been both innocent and ignorant in your life, and how have you changed?

peanut butter coconut

This om of the day is inspired by my new favorite junk food…Chick-O-Stick. Have you ever heard of it? It’s like a Butterfinger with a coconut flair. You should definitely try one…but in the meantime you can have a slightly healthier version of this for breakfast.

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1-2 T peanut butter of your choice
1-3 T coconut, shredded
1/4 t coconut extract

Directions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Cleansing the palate can be done in myriad ways.  Cleansing the mind and body of extraneous energy can be a very therapeutic experience.  Today, attempt to rid yourself of one toxic practice that has made itself known to you.

ginger walnut lime

This om of the day was inspired by some cookies I recently made. They were a big hit, and guess what…so is this om of the day!

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
2 T candied ginger
2 T walnuts, chopped finely
1 lime
1 T agave

Directions: Juice the lime and add to all other ingredients, mix well in oatmeal and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent:  What do you do when the power goes out at home?  Do you pull out some candles and a few games to play with your family?  Or do you enjoy the silence and revel in the solitude?

pistachio raisin

Pistachio & raisins are little morsels of goodness bursting  with flavor.  A little chewy, a little crunchy and a lot of yum!

Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
2 T pistachios
2 T raisins
1 T agave

Directions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent:  What causes do you support and why?  What do you feel your major contribution to the cause is?

cinnamon sauce and coconut

Ingredients:

1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1-2 T cinnamon sauce
2 T coconut, shredded
1-2 T coconut milk

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan over low-medium heat until warm and well combined. Add to oatmeal and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Support those around you today by being truthful in your words and deeds.  Work with integrity and authenticity, even if just for a moment.

raspberry lemon curd

Raspberry and lemon are a sweet combo, and they are great in oatmeal.  Especially if you like flavor without much texture…it’s a great match!

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked oatmeal
1-2 T raspberry sauce
1 T lemon curd

Directions: Mix all together and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Do you prefer round tables, square tables, octagon tables? Where do you prefer to sit at the table? Why?

kitchen sink

This morning I let my hubby do his own om of the day. I was a bit tired and just wasn’t very creative. So…he was! He put everything but the kitchen sink in his, and he tells me that he may have gone a little overboard. It might have been a bit too sweet he says, but he finished every last drop. He used mosto which was brought to us by our lovely friend and has a bit of a sweet vinegar taste…Interesting to say the least.

Ingredients:
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 t mosto
1 T lemon curd
1 T strawberry sauce
3 strawberries
butter to taste

Directions: Mix together and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Sometimes letting someone else take the reigns is a good idea…

strawberries, brown sugar, chia & pom

This one just looks so pretty. And it’s pretty darn fantastic to mow down in the morning too. Love chia seeds!

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked oatmeal
3-4 strawberries, sliced
1 T brown sugar
1 T chia
1 T Trader Joe’s pomegranate seeds, dried

Directions: Mix together and enjoy!

mOMent: Doing good for others is very rewarding, but start with yourself first. How can you do that today?

cinnamon sauce, apple and raisin

This is like pie in a bowl. Apple pie with cinnamon and raisins!

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked oatmeal
2 T cinnamon sauce
1 apple diced
1 T raisins
2 T water

Directions: Mix apple, raisins, sauce and water in a saucepan. Simmer over low-medium heat until apples become soft and saturated with sauce. Mix with oatmeal and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: Why not have a few mOMents in a day? Today, take mini-moments to yourself and remember what life is all about… By the way, what IS it all about?

strawberry & cinnamon sauce

Strawberries and cinnamon? Yep, you bet. And what a yummy mix of fall and summer…


Ingredients:
1 cup cooked oatmeal
1-2 T cinnamon sauce
5 strawberries
2 T water

Directions: Cut strawberries into bite sized pieces and simmer over low heat with cinnamon sauce and water until reduced to a sauce. Mix with oatmeal and enjoy!

Om,
Renata

mOMent: October is Vegetarian Month. Have you ever considered going meatless?

pistachio raspberry

Pistachios are so delicious and can be mixed with almost everything.  Raspberry sauce is no exception to this rule.

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked oatmeal
1-2 T pistachios
1-2 T Kozlowski’s Raspberry Sauce

mOMent: What is the perfect day for you? What are you doing, who are you with and what is your mood? Decide today that you will have at least 5 minutes having a perfect day.