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!
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
“Banana Bread” Oatmeal
Ingredients
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
‘Zucchini Bread’ Oatmeal
Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
Yields 1 serving
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
Double Chocolate Oatmeal
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Cinnamon and Nectarine Brulee Oats
The perfect warm and comforting breakfast for chilly Autumn mornings :)
- Dice the nectarine and cook with a splash of water and some cinnamon until begining to soften.
- Layer the nectarine at the bottom of a small oven proof dish
- Cook your oatmeal how you like (but make sure its quite thick) and layer ontop of the nectarine
- Top this with cinnamon and a teaspoon of brown sugar and grill on a high heat until the sugar is melted and caramelised
- EAT!
Ingredients
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.
Crunchy Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal
OMG.