Breakfast at Tiffany's Tuesdays : Orange Juice in My Oatmeal

Yes that's right, Breakfast at Tiffany's Tuesdays is back and better than ever!  And I have a fantastic recipe for you today... I was inspired to make this while watching River Cottage, and I am hooked.  I don't think orange juice oatmeal is the technical term for it, but that's what I'm calling it.  It's pretty forgiving and you can tailor it to your own liking, but here is my favorite way to eat it.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup orange juice - give or take
• 1 apple, grated
• 2 dried dates
• 2 dried figs
• 1 spoonful of toasted almonds
• 1 Total with Honey

Mix grated apple with oatmeal and orange juice, so the consistency looks something like this...

At this point it's best if you leave it to sit for awhile, so I usually go take a shower and get ready while the oatmeal is soaking up the OJ.  You can even make it overnight and leave it in the fridge for the morning, but Lord knows I'm never that well prepared....

Next take it out of the fridge and sprinkle with nuts and dried fruit.  Then top with yogurt and drizzle with honey. 

 I liked how convenient the Total Greek Yogurt with Honey was for making this -the prepackaged portions mean I can't get too heavy handed with the honey, which my chubby little self has the tendency to do.

The best part about this breakfast is it's not only delicious, but the combination of oatmeal, fruit, nuts, and yogurt gives you the protein and fiber combination you need to feel full until lunch time.  And for those of you that are vegan, it tastes equally good without the yogurt and honey, but in my experience it doesn't keep me feeling as satisfied for as long.  I know this recipe may sound a little funny, but I think you'll love it!  Go on - give it a try!

ps.  Thanks to the nice people at Total for supplying me with this delicious creamy Greek yogurt!  I have so much of it I'm sure it will turn up in recipes later on in the week..