Super Bowl

Breakfast cereals are a thing of the past - offering little by way of nutrition or sustenance.  But oatmeal is a staying-powerhouse that will "stick to your ribs" and stick around for generations.  It never gets old and, in fact, can be made anew every morning.   Here are a few ideas to spice up your oats (and other grains)!

Blueberry and Flax Seed Oatmeal  Serves: 4   Preparation Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup of raisins 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1 banana, sliced 1 cup chopped or grated apple 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

Instructions: 1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and stir in all ingredients except blueberries and ground flax seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes. 2. Stir in blueberries. Sprinkle flax seeds on top or stir in. 3. Cover for 2-3 minutes before serving. Breakfast Rice with Fruit (Gluten-Free Vegan) Ingredients: 2 Cups Homemade Almond Milk or Light Coconut Milk 2 Cups of Leftover Cooked Brown Rice 1 Large Apple, Chopped 1/4 Cup Honey or Pure Grade B Maple Syrup 1/2 tsp of Cinnamon 1/2 Cup Raisins 1/4 Cup Nuts of Choice (optional) 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds  Breakfast "Risotto" Ingredients: 1 Cup Uncooked Arborio Rice 1 Can Light Coconut Milk 2 Cups Water 8 oz. Pineapple Chunks 1/2 Cup Raisins 1/4 Cup Nuts of Choice (optional) 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom 1/2 Cup Mango, Peach, or Banana, diced Instructions: Pour 1 cup of water into a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat Add Rice and cook until water is absorbed Add the other cup of water and cook until absorbed Add half of the coconut milk and cook until absorbed Add the remainder of the coconut milk and cook until absorbed Add the pineapple, raisins, nuts, spices, and other fruit