Hi, I'm Petra and this is my weight loss/fitness blog.

I used to be on Weight Watchers from January 2011 to October 2012, dropping approximately 45 lbs. I've made the transition from unhealthy and unhappy to athlete and this is my journey to becoming a healthier, happier me. I frequently post about my exercise (mostly running, yoga and lifting), the foods I eat, recipes I liked and my daily struggles. You'll also find the occasional tree hugger post, (travel) photography or anything else I find worth remembering and collecting.

I follow most blogs back that follow me. However, I do stay away from blogs that promote EDs, unhealthy methods of weight loss or negative body image.

Feel free to say hi any time!

 

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“Banana Bread” Oatmeal



Ingredients
2 cups (non dairy) Milk
2 cups Water
1 ½ cups Oats
3 ripe Bananas (mashed)
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
½ cup Walnuts
Maple Syrup, to sweeten if you would like, to taste
Chocolate Chips, optional, to serve
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prettybalanced:

“Banana Bread” Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (non dairy) Milk
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 ½ cups Oats
  • 3 ripe Bananas (mashed)
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Walnuts
  • Maple Syrup, to sweeten if you would like, to taste
  • Chocolate Chips, optional, to serve

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fresh-healthy-bitch:

Carrot and Peanut Butter Oatmeal : {x}

INGREDIENTS:    Old-Fashioned Oats - 1/3 cup    Water - 1/2 cup    Milk 1% Low Fat - 1/2 cup    Carrot - 1 medium size (finely grated)    Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp    Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp    Brown Sugar - 2 tsp    Raisins - 1 tbsp (optional)    Peanut Butter - 1 dollop     Walnuts - just a few on top

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fresh-healthy-bitch:

Carrot and Peanut Butter Oatmeal : {x}

INGREDIENTS:

    Old-Fashioned Oats - 1/3 cup
    Water - 1/2 cup
    Milk 1% Low Fat - 1/2 cup
    Carrot - 1 medium size (finely grated)
    Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
    Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
    Brown Sugar - 2 tsp
    Raisins - 1 tbsp (optional)
    Peanut Butter - 1 dollop
    Walnuts - just a few on top

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prettybalanced:

‘Zucchini Bread’ Oatmeal

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
Yields 1 serving
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup [almond] milk, plus more as needed
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt & nutmeg, to taste
1/2 cup packed grated zucchini
1 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. butter-like spread
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prettybalanced:

‘Zucchini Bread’ Oatmeal

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

Yields 1 serving

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup [almond] milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt & nutmeg, to taste
  • 1/2 cup packed grated zucchini
  • 1 tbsp. raisins
  • 2 tbsp. chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. butter-like spread

Source

findvegan:

Pumpkin Coconut Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Coconut Overnight Oats
(Per bowl)
1/3 cup oats
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1 Tbsp. soy milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/8 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Tiny pinch of salt
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
Walnuts, handful, chopped
Cinnamon, a dash or two
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findvegan:

Pumpkin Coconut Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Coconut Overnight Oats

(Per bowl)

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp. soy milk
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/8 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • Tiny pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • Walnuts, handful, chopped
  • Cinnamon, a dash or two

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Baked Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmealserves 4 to 62 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1 1/2 cups steel cut oats1 cup pumpkin or squash puree1/3 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg2 cups milk2 1/2 cups warm water1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt

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Baked Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal
serves 4 to 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
1 cup pumpkin or squash puree
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Double Chocolate Oatmeal
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 cups rolled oats
3-4 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ground flaxmeal
a dash of cinnamon
2 egg whites
powdered sugar and chocolate chips for topping

Double Chocolate Oatmeal

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cups rolled oats
  • 3-4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxmeal
  • a dash of cinnamon
  • 2 egg whites
  • powdered sugar and chocolate chips for topping

crysthms:

Cinnamon and Nectarine Brulee Oats

The perfect warm and comforting breakfast for chilly Autumn mornings :)

  1. Dice the nectarine and cook with a splash of water and some cinnamon until begining to soften.
  2. Layer the nectarine at the bottom of a small oven proof dish
  3. Cook your oatmeal how you like (but make sure its quite thick) and layer ontop of the nectarine
  4. Top this with cinnamon and a teaspoon of brown sugar and grill on a high heat until the sugar is melted and caramelised
  5. EAT!
Ingredients
1/2 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats
1/2 c. vanilla almond milk
1/2 c. pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
1 tbsp. cocoa nibs or coarsely chopped dark chocolate
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats
  • 1/2 c. vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp. cocoa nibs or coarsely chopped dark chocolate

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prettybalanced:

Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal

1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce can unsweetened low-fat coconut milk
2 to 4 tablespoons mild honey or agave nectar (to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats
1/2 teaspoon rose water (available at Middle Eastern markets)
1 cup blueberries (6 ounces)
1. Combine the water, salt, coconut milk, honey or agave nectar and vanilla in a large (3-quart) saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the oatmeal and bring back to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in half the blueberries, cover, and cook another 5 minutes, until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy.
2. Stir in the rose water and the remaining blueberries. Turn off the heat, return the lid and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve right away, or spoon into serving dishes and allow to cool in the refrigerator.
Note: If you want a looser, creamier pudding, increase the water by to 1 cup.
Yield: 6 servings.
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prettybalanced:

Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal

1 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 14-ounce can unsweetened low-fat coconut milk

2 to 4 tablespoons mild honey or agave nectar (to taste)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats

1/2 teaspoon rose water (available at Middle Eastern markets)

1 cup blueberries (6 ounces)

1. Combine the water, salt, coconut milk, honey or agave nectar and vanilla in a large (3-quart) saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the oatmeal and bring back to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in half the blueberries, cover, and cook another 5 minutes, until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy.

2. Stir in the rose water and the remaining blueberries. Turn off the heat, return the lid and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve right away, or spoon into serving dishes and allow to cool in the refrigerator.

Note: If you want a looser, creamier pudding, increase the water by to 1 cup.

Yield: 6 servings.

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whole-foodie:

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

OMG.
Ingredients: 

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup + 2 tsp unsweetened non-dairy milk
1 cup water
2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder
2 TB Stevia
1/2 tsp vanilla
1-2 TB peanut butter
1 TB each vegan chocolate or carob chips and chopped peanuts
Source & Instructions (Plus more delicious oatmeal recipes)

whole-foodie:

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

OMG.

Ingredients: 
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup + 2 tsp unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 TB Stevia
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 TB peanut butter
  • 1 TB each vegan chocolate or carob chips and chopped peanuts

Source & Instructions (Plus more delicious oatmeal recipes)