Hot Chocolate Oatmeal?!?!

When you combine two of your favorite things, its bound to end fabulously. I mean seriously hot chocolate and oatmeal equates to comfort and love. This is a creamy and warming dish that will leave you extremely satisfied. Its also an amazing way to wake up, since sometimes that's a struggle. 😪 Anyhow, I know you guys really just want the recipe, so here it is!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 3/4 cup of almond milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp of cacao powder
• 5 dates (2-3 medjool dates) chopped
• Pinch of salt (1/8 tsp)
• 1 cup of oats
• 1 tbsp of flax seed

Directions:

1. Add the water, almond milk, cacao powder, dates and salt to a pot and bring the mixture to a boil (If you leave it at this, you got yourself some hot chocolate- for a smoother taste, blend it so all the date pieces are blended). 
2. Once the mixture is boiling, add the oats and flax seeds to the mix.
3. Continuously stir the mixture till the oats have thickened up to your desired consistency. You may add more almond milk if you like it less thick and more creamy. 
4. Now you can add your favorite toppings from peanut butter to berries to banana slices. 

Healthy Creamy Deliciousness 😋

Enjoy!!!

Chocolate Rawnola

I have to say, Im a pretty big chocolate and cereal fan. In fact, before I committed to this whole healthy lifestyle, cereal was what I ate EVERY SINGLE DAY. Because, it was easy, simple, and delicious. Sadly, they were also full of sugar and other in-explainable ingredients so I decided to give it up. I then happened upon Rawnola on YouTube and thought whoah I can make that and decided to create my own recipe! Here it is:


Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oats
• 1 cup of dates
• 1 tbsp of cacao powder
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon 
• 1 tsp of chia seeds (optional)
• 1/8 cup of nuts of choice (optional)

Directions:

1. Just add all the ingredients and blend till a somewhat crumbly/sticky consistency is formed

Now you can add any of your favorite toppings-I like berries with chocolate- and add almond milk! Devour and Enjoy!

Cranberry Apple Crumble Ice Cream

Thanksgiving Dessert in summer form? That's exactly what this is! We had some cranberries and apples at home that my mom wanted to get rid off so I transformed it into a sauce that was the right amount of sweet to tangy and sour which is my favorite flavor combo in the world!!! It also has crunch from the apple and cinnamon crumble while the ice cream provides the creaminess to balance the dish out. Without further ado, here is the recipe!


Cranberry Apple Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 bag of cranberries (16 oz)
• 2 small Fuji apples
• 1/4-1/3 cup of agave syrup (or sweetener of choice)
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Wash the cranberries to get rid of any dirt 
2. Add the cranberries, agave syrup, and water to a pot and place it over high heat til the cranberries pop and a sauce forms.
3. While the sauce forms, chop the apple into cubes. Add them right after the sauce forms and turn off the heat from the pan. This allows the apples to maintain some of their crunch while also adopting some of the cranberry flavor. 

Cinnamon Crumble Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/8 cup of desiccated coconut flakes (optional)
• 6 Medjool dates

Instructions:

1. Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse til a chunky/crumble texture forms.
2. Place crumble mixture on a baking sheet and place in an oven for 10 minutes on 350/400 degrees F or til slightly brown.
3. Take out and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes (this allows it to become crunchy as well).

Banana Ice Cream Recipe can be found in my previous post! (under Chocolate Pancakes and Ice Cream Deluxe!)

Then all that's left is to layer and enjoy (or just chuck in a bowl and eat lol). If you take a picture, be sure to tag me in the photo (@thearabfruitlady for Instagram)!

Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes & Ice Cream Deluxe

Sometimes I get really inspired to go above and beyond which results in recipes like this one! I mean chocolate on chocolate with peanut butter and ice cream? Can you really say no? I think not! Anyways, it's safe to say these were devoured by my family in less than five minutes (I really need to make more next time). I'm hoping to create videos soon so you can see how I make them! Without further ado, let's get into the recipe!

Chocolate Pancake Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp of cacao/cocoa powder
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp of sweetener (I used Stevia)
• Pinch of salt 
• 1 cup of almond buttermilk (1 cup of almond milk mixed with a 1 tsp of apple cider milk- let it sit and become frothy)
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax seed mixed with 3 tbsp of water)

Instructions:

1. Make banana ice cream (optional but completely recommended- recipe below) then place in freezer til needed.
2. Make flax egg and almond buttermilk then set aside.
3. Mix together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cacao powder, salt, cinnamon, and sweetener) and be sure to get rid of all the lumps.
4. Mix together the wet ingredients (almond buttermilk, vanilla extract, and flax egg).
5. Gradually add wet into dry while mixing till combined but not over-mixed (if you over mix they won't be fluffy).
6. Cook on medium high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (they should rise, bubble on top, and be easy to move). Continue til you finish all the batter!
7. Stack the pancakes and layer with carob molasses and peanut butter!
8. And if you want to take it over the top, then add Banana Ice Cream on top!(recipe below)

Banana Ice Cream Ingredients

• 3 frozen bananas (slightly thawed)
• Medjool dates (optional)
• Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend til a soft serve consistency is formed- you can add some almond milk or water to help blend. That's it! (Yes I know way to simple)

Now just add your banana ice cream to your pancakes, drizzle some carob molasses or chocolate sauce, and add any fruit you desire! Deliciousness, healthy, and will surely make you happy!

Enjoy!

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

I don't know about you guys, but I haven't eaten carrot cake in a long while and was craving it. So, I took typical carrot cake spice and basically turned it into oatmeal form. #winning
The great thing about this is that there is a crunch factor from the carrots and walnuts while creamy and fluffy from the almond milk. 

So I'll stop with the teasing and tell you how to make your own!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 1 tsp flax seeds
• 1/2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup of grated carrots
• 1/2 apple chopped
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnut (or any nut you like)
• 1 tsp of cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (or to taste)
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• Coconut yogurt (optional topping)

Instructions:

1. Add oats, water, flax seeds, and chia seeds to a pan. Cook on medium high heat and stir continuously till its nearly fully cooked.
2. Add the grated carrots, chopped apple, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and raisins. Cook till the apple is slightly tender but still has a crunch. 
3. Then add the almond milk and stir through till the oatmeal is completely cooked.
4. Pour your creamy oatmeal into a bowl and top with apple slices, molasses, chopped nuts, or anything you like!

Vegetable Curry (Indian Inspired)

Vegetable Curry? I think yes x3 because that's how many plates of this I devoured.

Surprisingly simple and easy to make with the right spices!

Ingredients:

• 1 onion 
• 2 garlic cloves
• Any mix of vegetables you like (I chose potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, corn, and green beans)
• 1 can of full fat coconut milk
• 1 cup of water
• Spices: 1 tbsp of curry powder, 1 tsp of turmeric, chili flakes (to taste), 1 tsp of cumin powder (or cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Recipe:

1. Lightly fry your chopped onions (with cumin seeds if using them) until translucent. Then add the minced garlic and fry til fragrant.
2. Add your potatoes, celery, and celery and allow to cook til fork tender (add water to make sure the bottom of the pan doesn't start to burn) 
3. Add the rest of your vegetables and cook through.
4. Add your liquid and spices, stir, then salt to taste.
5. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!

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Welcome!

Hi! Welcome to my blog!

In case you're wondering who I am- My name is Amina Maswadeh. I am a 19 year old living in the US. I am a Muslim American Palestinian and proud of it. I'm honored you decided to join me on my journey to health- mentally, physically, and socially. I hope you enjoy this space as I continue to create recipes, upload random writing pieces, and who knows maybe start a YouTube channel. 

Sending my love,

Amina