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Off-the-Farm Blackberry Overnight Oats

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Hey friends! It is good to get back to my blog! Life has been a little hectic since we got back from our family vacay so I stepped away from the blog for a few extra days in order to get our kids back into a regular routine. And today I want to present one of the best tasting breakfast trends…Off-the-farm blackberry overnight oats!! Yes that is right! These blackberries come straight off the Reynold’s farm in south central NE! And they are straight up delicious!

These blackberry overnight oats contain whole oats, skim milk (you can add any %fat milk you prefer though), coconut yogurt, pecans, chia seeds, and honey.

off the farm blackberry overnight oats

This bowl of breakfast smiles is totally delicious but there is more going on in the bowl of oats than you may know. Many people are aware that whole oats contain fiber but blackberries are a powerhouse for your health. They contain 8-10 grams of fiber per cup! Blackberries are a rich black color–> meaning they have a high anthocyanin content which in turn can reduce one’s risk for cardiovascular disease.

off the farm blackberry overnight oats

What is even more awesome about this overnight oats recipe is that my 4 year old ate these up like there was no tomorrow! And that is coming from a boy that only eats the pre-packaged peaches and cream oatmeal! This lady is all smiles right now because when I am able to create something delicious and healthy AND my kids like it then, well I know I have succeeded! Yessum.

off the farm blackberry overnight oats

This utterly fantastic breakfast trend will be staying around at our house for a long time because seriously when you have- 1. WHOLE OATS 2. COCONUT YOGURT ( YEAH, IT IS SO DELISH!)    3. MILK 4. PECANS 5. WILD BLACKBERRIES 6. CHIA SEEDS and 7. HONEY YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH! HAHA!

But really, this breakfast is a great start to your day to get going and provide a lot of nutrients but still taste so great! This would be a great breakfast to quickly get ready for your kids the night before and pull out of the fridge for them before school. So quick and easy. Breakfast is definitely an important meal and depending on your eating habits you could eat half one morning and save the other half for the following day. These oats are just too easy and delicious to pass up. You should probably give them a second look!

off the farm blackberry overnight oats

off the farm blackberry overnight oats

Off-the-Farm Blackberry Overnight Oats

Megan
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Course Breakfast/Brunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk I used skim but use what you prefer
  • 1/4 cup coconut yogurt Recommend Chobani coconut blended greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup blackberries or more
  • pecans crushed

Instructions
 

  • Combine oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds in mason jar or sealable container.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning add blackberries, hand crushed pecans and honey.
  • Stir well and enjoy!

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Best Whole Grain White Bread

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Ah, I feel so refreshed after the family vacation to Breckenridge! We all had such a great time but it is great to be back home and blogging!! Whoohoo! As we came home to an empty fridge and somewhat bare cupboards, I thought about what would be fun to make on my day off today. I have really been wanting to put my whole grain white flour to use, so I decided to bake some homemade bread. The result…the best whole grain white bread I have ever eaten with a kitchen that smells absolutely delightful!!

best whole grain white bread

There is something about making bread that just makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. I grew up baking bread and cinnamon rolls with my mom and at my babysitter Cathy’s house. I loved baking from a very young age and now here I am baking bread as a mom and sharing it with my own family. This little kitchen of ours may be small but it sure brings us together every evening.

best whole grain white bread

I love baking bread because for some reason I am obsessed with kneading dough! Kneading dough makes me feel like a real baker, and I secretly wish I was a baker with my own little coffee shop and wonderfully, sweet treats!! Maybe some day…

Homemade bread = smile to my face every time. 🙂

best whole grain white bread

Homemade Bread is AWESOME for a lot of reasons…homemade WHOLE GRAIN WHITE BREAD is OUTTA THIS WORLD!

You can eat homemade bread any time…
1. Eat a slice with a little raspberry preserves on it as my dad would recommend!
2. Make avocado toast with a fried egg on top…yummy!!
3. Cut a slice with a dab of butter on it as an appetizer because this bread is just so darn yummy!
4. Make a fancy sandwich with hummus, turkey, tomato, and lettuce because why not eat as many veggies you can when they are oh so fresh!….
650. Homemade monte cristo sandwich. Um OMG..I am totally making one of those tomorrow!

best whole grain white bread

best whole grain white bread

Best Whole Grain White Bread

Megan
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Course Breads
Servings 2 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 cups warm water 110-115 degrees F
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cups whole grain white flour I used King Arthur brand

Instructions
 

  • ACTIVATE YEAST- Heat water to 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit and dissolve yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes and then stir. Add sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms.
  • KNEAD DOUGH & LET RISE- Turn over onto floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl turning once so both sides are greased. Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • PUNCH DOUGH- Punch down dough and divide into two. Shape each dough half into a bread loaf. Place in two greased 9x5 loaf pans. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • BAKE BREAD- Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Bread will sound hollow when tapped. Let bread cool on wire racks.

 

 

best whole grain white bread

20 Minute Cucumber, Tomato, & Corn Salad

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Hey Guys & Gals! Looking for some crunch, texture, color, and flavor??? Who wouldn’t want all of that in one salad?! Well…time is a wastin so you better try this 20 minute cucumber, tomato, and corn salad! It comes fully loaded with a delicious cilantro lime dressing. 20 minute cucumber, tomato, & corn salad

I love the layers of this salad! You have crunch from the cucumbers, you have juiciness from the tomatoes, you have texture from the corn, and last but not least you have flavor and creaminess from the cilantro lime dressing. All of this in just 20 minutes! Yup yup, I am totally going to keep this in the front of my personal recipe book. It is just too beautiful to even eat, but you and I know I have already devoured this yummy little recipe!

20 minute cucumber, tomato, & corn salad

Such a fun recipe to make because I was able to get out my new spiralizer compliments of my sister-in-law Brittany!! Thanks! 😉 I love it! I could make cute spiralized cucumbers all day long! I use the Inspiralizer and LOVE IT!!!

cucumber, tomato, & corn salad

Cherry tomatoes add bursts of flavor to this salad. Red cherry and yellow cherry tomatoes produce double the burst of flavor! Soo awwwwwesome!

Summer salads are the best!!

20 minute cucumber, tomato, & corn salad

Go ahead and ditch me here and round up your ingredients and throw together this tasty and fun-to-make cucumber, tomato, and corn salad.

See ya around! 😉

20 Minute Cucumber, Tomato, & Corn Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cucumbers spiralized or sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup canned corn

For the cilantro lime dressing

  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine spiralized or sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and corn in medium-large bowl and mix together.
  • In food processor, add cilantro, yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice and salt and process until smooth. Slowly add olive oil and blend until it is incorporated. Add dressing to salad, making sure to coat all of the veggies.
  • Enjoy!

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