Cocoa Oats + Recipe Votes

Things have been surprisingly busy even though I’m not currently teach or attending Zumba classes.

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I made oatmeal the other day for the first time in possibly a couple weeks and I think I had forgotten how good it was. Yuuuuuum!

This bowl was cooked stove-top with the following:

  • rolled oats
  • 1/2 water
  • 1/2 vanilla soy milk
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • chia seeds

And then these went on top:

  • sliced almonds
  • coconut flakes
  • cacao nibs

Side note – I’m kind of looking forward to fall already – especially pumpkin oatmeal! I know I can eat pumpkin oatmeal any time of year, but I really think it tastes best when the weather is on the chilly side and the trees outside are golden and red.

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Earlier this week, I met up with friends Brittney (and Clyde), Katie, and Jennifer at Yoforia.

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I was sad to see my latest favorite, banana, wasn’t available, but I happily filled my cup up with 2 other faves – tart plain and tart pomegranate. I added lots of fruit on top – kiwi, strawberries, mango, plus coconut flakes and of course mochi.

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It was so fun catching up with everyone. I felt like I hadn’t seen them in forever!

I even got to start chatting with Katie about our epic road trip to HLS. That’s right…we’re driving there! HLS or bust!

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Clyde was totally the center of attention…

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…with us and with lots of strangers. Can you blame everyone for wanting to see him – just look at that adorable face! 🙂

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And I wanted to share preview photos of the 2 recipes I’ll be posting next, thanks to your Facebook votes.

First up, we have a warm farro salad (with tomatoes, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms)

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And then an easy turkey skillet dinner. Nommmmmm!

I’m hoping to post at least one, but hopefully both of these later today.

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Speaking of voting on recipes. Which recipe would you like to see next? I’ve created a poll so you can vote. All of these recipes have been photographed, tested, and are ready for sharing!

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Voting ends Tuesday night!

Thanks for voting guys! 🙂

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