Baked Kiwi Raspberry Oatmeal

Happy Saturday! I wanted to do a quick post before all the Saturday festivities get underway. I've been meaning to post this recipe for awhile, but I'm finally doing it so that's what's important ;) 

Have a great weekend and if you make any of my recipes tag me on instagram and use the hashtag #thesimplelife I'd love to see your creations! Don't forget to like my new Facebook page!

Baked Kiwi Raspberry Oatmeal

• 1/2 cup gluten free oats
• heaping 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons egg whites
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1.5 ounces fresh raspberries
• 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Spray a ramekin with nonstick cook spray or coconut oil.

In the ramekin combine oats baking powder and cinnamon.

Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and almond milk to ramekin. Stir until mixture has thickened slightly.

Lay sliced kiwi in a row across the ramekin allowing the slices to overlap slightly. 

Line the inside of the ramekin with raspberries.

Bake oatmeal at 350F degrees for 30 minutes. Allow the oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before eating.

WIAW: 30 Day Challenge Week 4

I can't believe it's already week 4 of the 30 day challenge. Time flies when you're having fun though right? I sat down and thought about it and honestly I really haven't missed meat. Yes there have been certain instances where I have missed salmon, but overall not so much. When the entire 30 days is over I will blog about what I learned and what has changed. ANYWAY, today is another 30 day challenge edition of WIAW!

No surprise I started the day off with baked oats. I did switch things up and opted for apple baked oats instead of my usual pear. I used a honeycrisp apple and sprinkled some apple pie spice and cinnamon on top so the oats got nice and brown. 

For lunch I had a baked veggie burger with steam veggies, a red potato, and some frozen fruit. I'm not entirely sure why, but my body has been able to handle frozen fruits and veggies better than fresh ones. My doctor said that's completely normal while healing, but I think it's just crazy. 

Technically I'm still on a low-fat diet (read: I miss peanut butter so much). For an afternoon snack I had a cinnamon banana bread muffin topped with a teaspoon of peanut butter and a pinch of Purely Elizabeth pumpkin fig granola. I doubt a little bit of peanut butter is going to kill me and if it does at least it was a tasty way to go ;)

I am enjoying being able to eat more than noodles and mashed squash. One can only eat so much squash and applesauce before they begin to lose it. For dinner I had pan seared tempeh, green beans, 1/2 pear, and a handful of blackberries.

Happy Wednesday! What have you been eating? What has been your go to snack recently? 

Salad Power Review

Happy Monday! Is it just me or does it seem like it takes forever for it to be the weekend, but when it's finally the weekend it passes in a blur? I say we add another day to the week, how about one between Saturday and Sunday? I think everyone could get on board for that one!

I'm a fan of all things healthy and tasty, so when the team at Salad Power asked if I'd be willing to test out their drinks I readily agreed after doing my research. I am not a big juice fan to begin with because I'd rather eat the fruits and veggies. Another reason I proceeded with caution is sugar. Have you ever looked at the nutrition and ingredient label on a bottle of supposedly healthy juice and seen how many grams of sugar are in one serving?! Some are 40grams or more! No thank you! 

All of Salad Power's drinks are made from 100% non GMO vegetables and fruits. There is no added sugar or strange ingredients. All of their drinks are 100% natural, gluten free, vegan, and kosher. So what's in their drinks? Only a few simple ingredients: kale, celery, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, and spinach. Salad Power comes in 4 flavors, original, apple, mango, and pineapple.

If you're counting calories have no fear! Each flavor is calorie friendly: original 60 calories, apple 115 calories, pineapple 157 calories, and mango 163 calories. Those calories are for the entire bottle too. No more of the 2 servings per bottle like so many of the other juices out there.   

The timing of receiving the drinks could not have been more perfect. I got them the day I got out of the hospital and they became a lifesaver. I was stuck on a soft, low-fat diet, so I couldn't have my normal fruits and veggies. My doctors said I could have juice and when I asked about Salad Power they gave it their stamp of approval.

I have two favorite flavors, pineapple and mango. I have been taking a juice box with me almost everywhere I go because it's a quick, easy, and healthy snack. It's also a no mess snack, which is great for in the car. I think it would be a great way for parents to get their kids to have veggies because it's portable and easier than packing a snack.

Want to know the best part? I have a special offer for you if you want to try Salad Power. If you order Salad Power on Amazon use the code: SALADLUV for 20% off your order, and for all prime members Salad Power is a prime item! Who's ready to Drink Your Salad?!