The only good part about coming down with a sore throat is that at least you know why you’ve been wading through pools of lethargy and malaise. Ohhhhh, I’m getting sick! Seriously, it’s comforting because I was beginning to wonder if dark chocolate was giving me headaches. Or peanut butter. The horror! No, the more logical explanation would be the coughing cabbie I had the other day. Please tell me he’s the culprit and not dark chocolate. Validation welcome.
Speaking of chocolate, I didn’t want it for breakfast yesterday — no, no — the only thing that sounded decent was a bowl of whipped banana apple cinnamon oats. I’ve made this variation many times, but I thought I’d post the recipe in case you’re feeling under the weather or are otherwise craving an apple pie. For your sake, I hope it’s the latter! I like to think of this as my all-American “Get Well Soon” breakfast, if you will. I’ve been drinking hot tea and water, so let’s hope I can fend this off before it turns into something worse. Bring on the spinach smoothies!
Speaking of sore throats, I had a nasty cold/sore throat combo when Velvet Husband proposed back in February 2008. But you know what? I wasn’t taken up with anything but how happy we were to be engaged! In the following pictures, I have literally no voice, but I have only the BEST memories from our weekend in the snow. LOVE.
Even so, no one likes to be sick. Let’s hope this bowl of Americana does the trick. Heal me, oats!
Whipped Banana Apple Cinnamon Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats (I prefer the texture of Gluten Free oats)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 oz pure unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 banana, sliced in chunks
- cinnamon to taste
- pure vanilla extract to taste
Toppings
- Blueberries
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter or 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
Directions
Bring water to boil in a deep saucepan. When water reaches a rolling boil, add oats and stir, gradually lowering heat while oats cook. Add banana slices and apple sauce, stirring well. Continue whipping bananas as oat mixture cooks at a low setting. Several minutes later, add chia seeds. When oats are nearly cooked, add cinnamon and vanilla, and stir until well-incorporated. Serve in bowl and add toppings of your choice. Makes 1 serving.
Dinner
After enjoying a refreshing spinach-berry-whey protein smoothie for lunch, I made baked sweet potatoes with a salad of kale, spinach, cucumber, avocado, mango, dijon, lime juice, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil for a healing dinner. You know what they say — a head of kale a day keeps the doctor away! That’s how it goes, right? 😉
Even though I’m feeling better, Velvet Husband and I canceled our travel plans this weekend so that I can recuperate. I read a lovely quote yesterday: “You can only give away what you have.” This reminds me to care for myself so that I can be the best version of myself and in turn, have more to give my loved ones. I hope you all have blessed and healthy weekends!
What do you do to heal yourself when you start to get sick with a sore throat and/or cold? Any favorite recipes? I’m looking for more get well soon recipes!
ohh what a sweet post! You two are such a beautiful and loving couple! 🙂
I’m sorry to hear about your not feeling well, sounds like a good idea to stay home and recuperate. I LOVE that bowl of oats, I can’t wait to be done with my week of cold oats so I can try it!
Last night when I was feeling blue I ate banana peanut butter almond milk oat bran. Seems to be my down style lately. Warming and comforting.
Hope you have a great weekend at home and feel much better soon! 🙂
Aww thank you, Jenny! Peanut butter almond milk oat bran…now that sounds delicious and very comforting. You had me at peanut butter. mmmm 🙂 I’m starting to feel better, and I know it was a good decision to stay home. It was a hard decision to make because I’m missing my friend’s baby shower in Texas, but I just knew I would get really sick on the flight. I hope you’re feeling all better, too. You’re such an inspiration!
Love the pics of you and your husband! U guys are so sweet! I see the love in those pics : ) love it!
I hope you feel better! I love the term whipped oats! ha!
Happy Saturday! Thanks for the 3 year anny wishes!!!
xoxo ❤
Thank you so much, Katie! That first picture was taken right after he proposed, so I had been crying/screaming! The people back at the restaurant said they heard “yelping” — haha! I was so excited and happy! So glad you had a great 3 year anniversary — you two are such an adorable couple!! Can’t wait to hear all about the wedding 🙂
You and your husband are the cutest! I hope you feel better soon ❤
Oh no! Feel better.
Those oats look delish! I was just flipping through Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean cook book trying to find a good breakfast recipe. You may have done the trick with that one!
When I’m sick….ugh, i dont ever feel like making anything. I drink lots of tea/ warm liquids etc. Sleep a lot.
Thank you, Jayme! I’ve heard of Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean book through Laura Biochemista’s blog, but I’ve never read any of her recipes…this needs to change! She sounds amazing. Definitely let me know if you try this oatmeal recipe! There are so many variations, but I always figure why not post them here to share recipes! And I’m with you on drinking lots of tea…just finished my first cup of the morning! 🙂
Awwww you’re sick! Big Hugs! I loved the idea of those oats so much that I adapted them and had them for breakfast this morning, check out my newest post!
I love crumpets with Honey when I’m feeling sick or chicken noodle soup
Thank you, sweet Mel! I’m so glad you adapted the oats to your liking! And crumpets with honey and chicken noodle soup sound lovely and healing 🙂
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Hey thanks for the link there!!
I love as many smoothies and veggies soup as possible!! Hope you feel better soon girl!!!
YES! Smoothies and veggies are the best for recovery weekends…well, always really! 🙂 Thank you, and I’m starting to feel better!