Sweet Potato Oatmeal

"MMMM" said my husband upon taking his very first bite. This breakfast is SOOO good, sweetened naturally by sweet potatoes and a touch of dried fruit, highlighted by cinnamon and ginger for a tasty way to start the day. The sweet potatoes and oats create a filling breakfast that will give you the fuel you need. This recipe is extremely simple, made with natural wholesome ingredients. I hope you all had a beautiful weekend and look forward to the new opportunities, love, joy and good the week ahead holds. With love, Christa 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup Oats (Gluten-Free variety if allergic)
• 1/2 Cup Dairy Free Milk
• 3/4 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato 
• 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• Dash of Ginger Powder
• 1 Tbsp Crystallized Ginger 
• 1/3 Cup Raisins 

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Place the ingredients in a rice cooker. Stir. Press Cook. Once it is cooked, stir, divide between two bowls and top as desired. I added a splash of coconut milk and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect! 
2. If you don't have a rice cooker: place everything in a small-medium sized pot. Heat over medium-low heat, place a lid on top, stir occasionally to avoid sticking, cook until desired consistency. Serve as desired. 

Notes:

• You can use only water. You can use only dairy free milk. Or your favorite mix based on what you have.
• You can replace the sweet potato and use other fruits. I used mashed banana and boy, that was good! Feel free to change with the seasons and what you have.
• Omit raisins and crystallized ginger if watching sugar, reduces the sugar significantly, see nutritional information below. 
• Omit ginger if allergic, feel free to add nutmeg or other spice.

Nutritional Information | Servings: 2 Bowls
Serving Size: 1 Bowl |  Calories: 260 Calories  |  Total Fat: 3.3 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g  |  Carbohydrates: 53 grams  |  Sugar: 18.9 grams
Sodium: 63 mg  |  Fiber: 5.9 grams  |  Protein: 7.5 grams

Nutritional Information without raisins and crystallized ginger | Servings: 2 Bowls
Serving Size: 1 Bowl |  Calories: 186 Calories  |  Total Fat: 3.2 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.0 g  |  Carbohydrates: 33.5 grams  |  Sugar: 4.5 grams
Sodium: 60 mg  |  Fiber: 4.9 grams  |  Protein: 6.7 grams