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Applesauce Overnight Oatmeal

I’m still working hard at getting my cholesterol down and in doing so I’m trying to find ways to incorporate more oatmeal into my diet as easily as possible.

Who ever thought of soaking oats overnight in a liquid of your choice should get some kind of medal. This single serving recipe is almost too easy! You can personalize it to suit your taste, which I think is the best damn thing about it.

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1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup milk of choice (I used coconut milk)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a seal-able container. Stir the mixture until everything is thoroughly combined. Leave in the fridge overnight (or several hours).

In the morning, enjoy cold or warm up if you wish. I added 1 diced apple to it for some added texture.

Easy-peasy!

Trudy’s Frutti-Tutti Avocado Smoothie

Trudy’s Frutti-Tutti Avocado Smoothie

My sister, Trudy asked me yesterday what I thought of an avocado smoothie and if it would taste good. So I decided to try making one just for her. So using ingredients I already had, this is what I came up with.

What you will need:

• 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup skim milk
• 4-6oz Strawberry Greek yogurt
• Ice cubes

Directions

Combine the avocado, bananas, milk, yogurt, and ice cubes in a blender; blend until smooth. This makes 16oz.

Enjoy!

When you have this smoothie I suggest you follow it up with a light mid-morning snack.

I must say, this looked, smelled and tasted so good, I felt like I should be having it with a spoon. It was so silky smooth and the bananas and yogurt gave it the right amount of sweetness. Avocados huh? Who would have thought?!

Carrot-Apple-Ginger Smoothie

A spicy way to start your day!

I felt like trying something different today, mixing it up a bit.

What you will need:
• 1 cup of carrots chopped
• 1 medium apple
• 1/2 to 1 inch fresh ginger
• 4-6oz Greek Plain Yogurt
• Ice

This makes about 14oz.

Add all the ingredients to your blender (I use a regular blender, then blend on medium for 30 seconds or until you don’t have any more large chunks. I recommend if you want it really smooth you add a little water and blend some more.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

I simply love the colour on this smoothie. Think I’m gonna have to try one with beets.