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Grain Free “Oatmeal”

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So, after working out the other day, I was really craving protein, but was getting tired of basic scrambled eggs. On a whim, I decided to add coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla and raisins to the eggs (I remember a friend saying she had done something similar).

I figured if it was awful, I was hungry enough to be able to eat in anyway, so what did I have to lose.

The taste and texture actually somewhat reminded me of oatmeal. Disclaimer: It has been a long time since I’ve eaten oatmeal, so if you’ve been gulping down the quaker in hopes of lowering your cholesterol (which doesn’t work) it might not taste so similar to you.

Basically, if you’re looking for a variation to try with your eggs that is more sweet than savory, this might be a good option. (I’ve also added dark chocolate before…. it was good… no, I’m not pregnant!)

Grain Free “Oatmeal”
 
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A grain free egg based breakfast food that is high in protein and delicious.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 1

Ingredients
  • a tablespoon of coconut oil
  • A few eggs
  • a couple tablespoons of almond butter
  • a dash of vanilla
  • a sprinkle of raisins
  • dark chocolate (totally optional)

Instructions
  1. Scramble eggs in the coconut oil until almost done but still somewhat soft.
  2. Add all the other ingredients to taste and scramble until eggs are done cooking and ingredients are well mixed.
  3. Eat while still warm… it is not good cold!
  4. Enjoy… if you’re in to weird things in your eggs!

 

 

What’s the strangest combination you’ve tried that actually turned out good? My second choice is hot sauce on celery… what’s yours?

 

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  • http://twitter.com/ichigoichielove Lisa/??

    Wow, excellent idea! It’s just started getting chilly here in Tokyo, and it’s always nice to have something just a little bit sweet occasionally on those days when the weather’s just horrible allround. Will try this tomorrow morning! ^^)b

  • Kris

    I’ve been eating 1/2 banana with plain homemade yogurt, a big scoop of peanut butter and shredded coconut.  It makes me think I’m eating a banana split.  :)

  • brianne grogan

    Honestly, I’ve been hesitant to try SWEET scrambled egg dishes, but this looks pretty good! I think I might have to give it a try. Thanks for all the great ideas! 
    My strangest combination might be my homemade yogurt… I use coconut and cashew milks and flavor it with cocoa powder and a dash of ground espresso. It’s GREAT, and satisfies these strange morning chocolate cravings that I almost always have… :)

  • http://profiles.google.com/ceciliapowers Cecilia Powers

    i just made this this morning. pretty yummy. we added cinnamon and then topped with applesauce because it was just a bit dry. i bet coconut milk would be good too!

  • Kristi

    We’re all getting tired of eggs around here.  My kids have stopped eating them unless they’re scrambled with sausage or made into “pancakes” with banana.  I went ahead and tried this recipe this morning.   I don’t have any raisins so I added cinnamon and a little honey (just how I used to make oatmeal) and it was SO good!  My 15 month old is loving it.  Thanks for the idea!

  • http://www.facebook.com/venuslemoos3 Venus Kalami

    I love love love dates with eggs! you cook a chopped up date in coconut oil and then crack an egg on top, add sea salt and cinnamon and wait until it’s cooked! i like my eggs sunnyside….its a yummy combo

  • http://profiles.google.com/joyfilledfamily Lena Flores

    i’m going to try this tomorrow.  i desperately need to wean my 18 month from the “junk” oatmeal.  i hope this is the ticket.

  • Tiffany Hurst

    Some cinnamon in there too would be good. When I was little my dad would make scrambled “dessert” eggs with the leftover mixture when he was making french toast. First time he did it we gave him a hard time and thought it would be gross, but then tried it and liked it. I might have to bring that back (minus the toast). 

  • drmommalaelle

    This sounds fantastic!  We’ll try it around here this week for sure.  Thanks!

  • Soccy

    This sounds really gross, but so did a lot of other foods that are now a staple in our house. We will have to try it. I really think the kids will like the combo and I may just like it, too. Who knows?  Thanks for the experimentation and weird cravings.

  • Matthew Newnham

    Sounds really tasty, Katie – thanks!

  • http://profiles.google.com/joyfilledfamily Lena Flores

    my lil guy loved this!  i added blueberries to his.  unfortunately, he was the only one who would eat it.

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  • Jess M.

    Thanks for the suggestion!  I have a huge container from Costco & didn’t know what to do with them (& didn’t want to throw away) :o )

  • FarmGirl

    I had some left over nutty hot cereal from Robb Wolf’s recipe.  I scrambled an egg in homemade pastured butter (yes, I have pastured cows) and added the left over cereal to heat it up, very very good.

    the nutty hot cereal is:
    1 cup nuts
    1 apple (or pear -my change) cored
    1 cup of water
    1 tablespoon cinnamon 

    blend in blender or food processor until finely chopped.  Heat to a boil and turn down and simmer immediately.  

    I added 1 stick of my pastured butter and topped with a few blueberries and raspberries. 

  • FarmGirl

    That should be turn down immediately and simmer for 5 minutes or longer to thicken up.  

  • Wanda Coutu

    Made this and added cinnamon. Awesome! Really did taste just like oatmeal! Thank you so much.

  • Pattu

    I have referred your recipe in toto with reference to your blog. Kindly approve.
    Thanks

  • Pattu
  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Sure… thanks for the attribution and the kind words :-)

  • Guest

    barbeque sauce on peaches or pears on top of decked out nachos……I had to get creative in the school cafeteria to make that horrible food taste bearable. :/ Wished I could’ve eaten a home lunch every day!!!

  • Laelle Martin

    Needed something new for breakfast this morning and remembered reading this post awhile back.  Kind of strange, but really yummy at the same time!   I added cinnamon and a small drizzle of coconut nectar on top.  

  • Kelliwill4

    I would like to go grain free for, but breakfast is a challenge.   I’m not sure what to do for my girls who are sensitive to eggs.  Any suggestions?

  • Amy

    I was honestly very skeptical, but it was really good! The addition of dark choc. and shredded coconut certainly didn’t hurt ;) Thanks for the creative ideas!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/michelle.hernandez.90663 Michelle Hernandez

    fruit and yogurt?

  • B

    Can you omit the almond butter? trying to avoid phytic acid so that means no nuts for me. This looks amazing, I hope there is a good substitution!

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Yes.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1021007282 Bruno Santos

    Since Almond is a nut, will Almond butter have some Lectin in it?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    It will have some, but smaller amounts than beans or oats…

  • Donna

    I tried eggs this morning as suggested but left out the raisins and added cinnamon and coconut butter. It was wonderful! Maybe I can eat eggs again.

  • Jasmin

    wow! I will totally try this! I imagine it would taste good with some applesauce on the side too.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/dgrosson Donna Gray Rosson

    I left out the raisins and chocolate chips and added a tbls. cocoa powder and a sprinkle of cinnamon and xylitol. I also poured a couple of tbls. of cream after it was cooked.

  • Rebekah Love

    this was surprisingly delicious! better than oatmeal, and a nice sweet treat to enjoy with coffee! i felt energized as opposed to the “weighed down” feeling I get after eating oatmeal. excellent experiment!