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Honey Pistachio Overnight Oats and Granola

Chewy oats and crunchy granola combine in this chilled breakfast fit for a summer morning. I usually tend to skip breakfast in the morning in favor of a big mug of coffee. However, breakfast dishes are among some of my very favorite things to eat. Living alone, I will happily enjoy an oven-baked frittata for dinner or a big bowl of oats with berries as an evening snack, while watching guilty pleasures like the bachelorette or the real housewives of anywhere.

My favorite thing about oats is that you can bring them to life by adding unique toppings, from sweet with dried fruit to savory with a runny egg and bacon on top. In this honey pistachio overnight oats and granola you’ll find plenty of toppings to feed your sweet tooth. You can use any preferred toppings you may have on hand. Pecans, walnuts or almonds can be subbed for pistachios. Sliced bananas, strawberries and  blackberries can be used. Pure maple syrup or coconut sugar make delicious alternatives to honey.  Overnight oats make great meal prep recipes for busy mornings. Simply add the dry oats along with your favorite dairy or dairy-free milk and allow the oats to soak overnight. This recipe serves two, but feel free to keep it all to yourself!

Honey Pistachio Overnight Oats and Granola

10 minutes

10 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Honey Pistachio Overnight Oats and Granola

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 2 black mission figs, halved
  • 2 tbsp pure honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Soak oats and almond milk in a small jar or bowl for 6-8 hours.
  2. Pour soaked oats into serving bowl and stir. Top with granola and suggested toppings. Drizzle honey on top. Serve with additional milk, if desired.
http://freshandfit.org/honey-pistachio-overnight-oats-granola/

Sweet Tea and Mango Cream Popsicles

sweet tea and mango cream pops

It’s National Popsicle Week! That is just a good excuse for me to bring you these healthy and refreshing popsicle recipes. The first pop is the summer staple, Sweet Tea. Antioxidant rich black tea, fresh lemon slices and a hint of organic honey flavor these refreshing popsicles. Next up are the Mango Cream Popsicles; fresh, naturally sweet mango and creamy almond milk make a tropical combination perfect for summertime. Get your sweat on and cool off with either one of these delicious frozen treats.

Sweet Tea and Mango Cream Popsicles

 

Sweet Tea and Mango Cream Popsicles

Yield: 2 of each popsicle

Sweet Tea and Mango Cream Popsicles

Ingredients

  • For Sweet Tea Pops
  • 1 c boiling water
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 thinly sliced piece of lemon, quartered
  • 2 tbsp organic honey
  • For Mango Cream Pops
  • 2/3 c ripe diced mango, divided
  • 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  1. For sweet tea pops, steep tea bag for 5 minutes, stir in honey. Pour into Popsicle molds and drop in two lemon quarters in each mold.
  2. For mango pops, in a blender add 1/2 of the diced mango and almond milk. Blend until smooth. Stir in the rest of the diced mango and pour into Popsicle molds.
  3. Freeze 1 hour. Add Popsicle sticks and freeze two hours longer. Run under luke warm water and gently remove from molds.
http://freshandfit.org/sweet-tea-and-mango-cream-popsicles/

Tropical Corn Salad with Honey Jalapeño Dressing

Tropical Corn Salad Recipe Fresh and Fit

 

This tropical corn salad is delicious all on it’s own or as a topping on your BBQ favorites; use it as a relish on burgers and hot dogs or as a salsa on tacos and tortilla chips. Fresh mango and sweet n’ spicy honey jalapeño dressing make this a tropical dish perfect for the summertime.

Tropical Corn Salad with Honey Jalapeño Dressing

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Tropical Corn Salad with Honey Jalapeño Dressing

Ingredients

  • 3 ears of corn
  • 1 c mango,diced
  • 1/2 c red onion, finely diced
  • 1 c grape tomatoes, halved
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp minced jalapeño
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak corn in water for ten minutes. Cook corn on grill in husks at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove husks and lightly char corn on grill for 5 more minutes.
  2. Allow corn to cool slightly, then slice kernels off cobb.
  3. Add mango, red onion, tomato and corn to a medium bowl.
  4. In a small pan, lightly sauté jalapeño and garlic until slightly charred and tender. Allow to cool.
  5. Whisk together lime juice, remaining olive oil, honey, and jalapeño/garlic mixture.
  6. Pour dressing over corn salad. Chill until serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
http://freshandfit.org/tropical-corn-salad-with-honey-jalapeno-dressing/