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]]> Stew is a great meal to make when you need something simple that will feed a lot of people or that will last you a long time. It’s hearty, you can basically throw in any ingredients you find, and you can make it taste however you like. One way to make stew even heartier is to add grains. These will add something to soak up the moisture and make it heavier and chewier so that you also feel like you’re eating a good meal. Here are some of the best to use.

Barley

Barley will soak up the flavor of your stew really well and has a super-pleasing chew to it in addition to being nice and heavy. It’s especially good in salty, meatier stews as the umami flavor works really well with barley’s own taste. Also, it expands quite a bit, so a little will go a long way meaning you can make your barley last longer.

Brown Rice

Brown rice is a rounder, heartier grain than white rice which makes it a great addition to stew. It won’t soak up quite as much flavor as barley, but its own flavor is quite nice and it has lots of nutrients such as fiber thanks to it being a whole grain. It’s great with veggie and chicken stews.

Oatmeal

If you’re going for a thicker, more porridgy texture, then oatmeal is great. We think of oatmeal in the west as a breakfast food, but in fact, it’s often used to make savory porridges like congee in southeast Asia. It’s especially good with lots of garlic, ginger, and chicken stock.

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]]> How to Make Oatmeal Exciting https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-oatmeal-exciting/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:38:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5585 Oatmeal is a healthy food that can help improve digestion and lower cholesterol, but many people find it to be too boring to eat on a regular basis. Fortunately, there are many ways you can spruce up your oatmeal to make it more palatable and exciting. Cook it in Milk If you’ve been cooking your […]

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]]> Oatmeal is a healthy food that can help improve digestion and lower cholesterol, but many people find it to be too boring to eat on a regular basis. Fortunately, there are many ways you can spruce up your oatmeal to make it more palatable and exciting.

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Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats 🤩😋~ You definitely need to try these! • • 1/2 cup gluten free oats 1 tbs chia seeds 1 cup vanilla almond milk (will need to add more in morning to rehydrate) 1 tbs greek yogurt 1 scoop vanilla collagen (can sub for protein powder) Dash of cinnamon ~mix ingredients well and store in fridge overnight, top with Greek yogurt, blubs, banana, cinnamon, creamy PB and vanilla almond granola~ • Credit- @pb_lovin_pa #healthfood #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthybreakfast #healthyeating #healthymeals #brunch #breakfast #brunchtime #oatmeal #mealprep #healthychoices #healthydiet #healthiswealth #health #healthandwellness #wellness #nutrition #fuelyourbody #foodie #foodstagram #foodblogger #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #easyrecipes #cleaneating #eatwell #eathealthy

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Cook it in Milk

If you’ve been cooking your oatmeal in water, you’re in for quite the treat! Replace the water with milk, and you’ll benefit from creamier, richer oats with even more nutrient.

Add Fruit

Counteract the blandness of oatmeal by adding your favorite fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and even thinly sliced apples can work wonders for your breakfast.

View this post on Instagram

Happy Wednesday everyone!!! Haha the flavor of my oats were the same as always. Yep you guessed it… banana bread oatmeal 😎 It’s just too good to change it up!!! Banana bread oatmeal: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 mashed banana, 1 cup cashew milk, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt My toppings were raspberries, blueberries, almonds, @maranathanutbutters crunchy peanut butter, and @lunabar nutz over chocolate flavor The mashed banana just adds the perfect amount of sweetness and the snack bar is absolutely DELICIOUS with the oats. I would definitely recommend 😌 I hope you have a nice Wednesday! #oatmeal #oats #oatsforbreakfast #oatspiration #oatsrecipe #oatsovernight #falloatmeal #autumnoatmeal #fallrecipes #fallrecipe #bananabread #bananabreadoatmeal #eathealthy #healthyfood

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Try a Savory Oatmeal

The benefit to oatmeal is that it is versatile and works with many external flavors. Try throwing some bacon, cheese, and spinach into your oats and topping the entire dish with a fried egg. You’ll be amazed at how much these elevates the flavor.

Bar it Up

If you can’t stand the mushy texture of oatmeal, consider baking it into crispy oatmeal bars that are great for an on-the-go meal. You can add whatever fruits and spices you like to customize your breakfast bars. 

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]]> October’s Best Food Celebrations Are Ready for Celebration! https://thedancingcucumber.com/octobers-best-food-celebrations-are-ready-for-celebration/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:46:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5064 October is almost here! The tenth month of the year is full of gastronomic celebrations that foodies all around the world get prepared to partake in. If you’re looking for the highlights of this month’s foodie calendar, here they are! Get prepared to celebrate these  National Pumpkin Spice Day: October 1st If there’s anything we […]

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]]> October is almost here! The tenth month of the year is full of gastronomic celebrations that foodies all around the world get prepared to partake in.

If you’re looking for the highlights of this month’s foodie calendar, here they are! Get prepared to celebrate these 

National Pumpkin Spice Day: October 1st

If there’s anything we associate with the fall season, it has to be pumpkin spice. From lattes to bread to beer, the combination of pumpkin flavor along with spices like allspice and cinnamon is omnipresent in our October lives. Kick off the month by celebrating this day on the first day of the month!

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NO BAKE VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE🥧🎃 It’s officially the start of Autumn when the pumpkin recipes have started! Here’s how you can make some🥳 Disclaimer: this is actually a sweet potato pie (technically) but let’s pretend it’s pumpkin🤫 🧡INGREDIENTS: 🎃Base: 1 1/2 cup oat flour 2 tbsp coconut oil Tbsp agave syrup 2 tbsp cocoa powder 🎃Filling: 1 cup cashews 4 tbsp coconut oil 1 cooked sweet potato- peeled 2 tbsp @womensbest NEW salted caramel syrup Tsp cinnamon Pinch salt 1/2 tsp ground ginger Pinch nutmeg 1/2 cup @alpro coconut yoghurt 3 tbsp agave syrup 40g vanilla vegan protein 3 heaped tbsp smooth peanut butter @picspeanutbutter 🎃Caramel: 2 tbsp cashew butter @picspeanutbutter 2 tbsp coconut cream Tbsp agave 🧡METHOD: 1⃣Mix together the base ingredients and press into a lined loose bottom tin and firmly pack down. 2⃣Combine they filling ingredients and blend until ultra smooth and creamy. Pour this over the base and pop into the freezer to set for 4 hours or overnight. 3⃣For the caramel, mix the cashew butter, syrup and coconut cream then spread this over the cheesecake. Top with some vegan squirt cream if you desire & allow to the a little before serving! Enjoy!🧡🎃 #health #healthy #healthyfoodshare #vegan #vegancake #veganfood #pumpkinrecipes #healthypudding #pumpkinspice #fallrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #healthycake #healthysnacks #snacksonsnacks #healthytreats #eathealthy #yummy #yum #eatwell #healthyrecipes #healthydiet #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodstyling #glutenfreecake #healthydessert #healthymeals #foodiesofinstagram #foodstyling #healthyfoodie

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National Pasta Day: October 17th

Pasta is a staple food and a base item in Italian cuisine. On October 17th, this world-favorite food is celebrated—so be sure to prepare a special lunch or dinner consisting of your favorite pasta recipe.

National Oatmeal Day: October 29th

Do you like having oatmeal for breakfast? If so, Halloween isn’t the only holiday you can celebrate during the final month of October! Celebrate on this Thursday by having oatmeal topped with your favorite toppings before school or work.

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]]> Ideal Pre-Workout Foods to Put on Your Menu https://thedancingcucumber.com/ideal-pre-workout-foods-to-put-on-your-menu/ Thu, 10 May 2018 06:34:16 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=886 Working out is great, but what you eat is even more important. Choosing the right pre-workout foods is essential if you want to get that perfectly toned body. Check out the list of food you should eat before working out that will change the way you feel and look. Oatmeal The best thing about oats […]

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]]> Working out is great, but what you eat is even more important. Choosing the right pre-workout foods is essential if you want to get that perfectly toned body. Check out the list of food you should eat before working out that will change the way you feel and look.

Oatmeal

The best thing about oats is that you can get really creative. In other words, you will never get bored as long as you play with toppings. They are rich in complex carbohydrates that slowly release the energy.

Fruit Smoothies

A fruit smoothie is one of the best pre-workout foods, because of the high glucose content. Before you head to the gym you need a boost of energy, and this is a great way to get it.

Omelette

Eggs are the ultimate food for people who exercise. Make sure that you have your omelette at least 2 hours before heading to the gym.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlNTjATA8zh/

Greek Yogurt And Blueberries

This tasty combo is one of the best pre-workout foods you can have. It will provide you with just enough protein, plus give you a great boost of energy. Both the yogurt and the blueberries are available in every single supermarket.

Peanut Butter And Jelly

This is another great mix of carbs and protein, which is exactly what you need before exercise.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> oatmeal Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:27:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Grains to Use in Stew https://thedancingcucumber.com/grains-to-use-in-stew/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:23:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=7799 Stew is a great meal to make when you need something simple that will feed a lot of people or that will last you a long time. It’s hearty, you can basically throw in any ingredients you find, and you can make it taste however you like. One way to make stew even heartier is […]

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]]> Stew is a great meal to make when you need something simple that will feed a lot of people or that will last you a long time. It’s hearty, you can basically throw in any ingredients you find, and you can make it taste however you like. One way to make stew even heartier is to add grains. These will add something to soak up the moisture and make it heavier and chewier so that you also feel like you’re eating a good meal. Here are some of the best to use.

Barley

Barley will soak up the flavor of your stew really well and has a super-pleasing chew to it in addition to being nice and heavy. It’s especially good in salty, meatier stews as the umami flavor works really well with barley’s own taste. Also, it expands quite a bit, so a little will go a long way meaning you can make your barley last longer.

Brown Rice

Brown rice is a rounder, heartier grain than white rice which makes it a great addition to stew. It won’t soak up quite as much flavor as barley, but its own flavor is quite nice and it has lots of nutrients such as fiber thanks to it being a whole grain. It’s great with veggie and chicken stews.

Oatmeal

If you’re going for a thicker, more porridgy texture, then oatmeal is great. We think of oatmeal in the west as a breakfast food, but in fact, it’s often used to make savory porridges like congee in southeast Asia. It’s especially good with lots of garlic, ginger, and chicken stock.

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]]> How to Make Oatmeal Exciting https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-oatmeal-exciting/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:38:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5585 Oatmeal is a healthy food that can help improve digestion and lower cholesterol, but many people find it to be too boring to eat on a regular basis. Fortunately, there are many ways you can spruce up your oatmeal to make it more palatable and exciting. Cook it in Milk If you’ve been cooking your […]

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]]> Oatmeal is a healthy food that can help improve digestion and lower cholesterol, but many people find it to be too boring to eat on a regular basis. Fortunately, there are many ways you can spruce up your oatmeal to make it more palatable and exciting.

View this post on Instagram

Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats 🤩😋~ You definitely need to try these! • • 1/2 cup gluten free oats 1 tbs chia seeds 1 cup vanilla almond milk (will need to add more in morning to rehydrate) 1 tbs greek yogurt 1 scoop vanilla collagen (can sub for protein powder) Dash of cinnamon ~mix ingredients well and store in fridge overnight, top with Greek yogurt, blubs, banana, cinnamon, creamy PB and vanilla almond granola~ • Credit- @pb_lovin_pa #healthfood #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthybreakfast #healthyeating #healthymeals #brunch #breakfast #brunchtime #oatmeal #mealprep #healthychoices #healthydiet #healthiswealth #health #healthandwellness #wellness #nutrition #fuelyourbody #foodie #foodstagram #foodblogger #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #easyrecipes #cleaneating #eatwell #eathealthy

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Cook it in Milk

If you’ve been cooking your oatmeal in water, you’re in for quite the treat! Replace the water with milk, and you’ll benefit from creamier, richer oats with even more nutrient.

Add Fruit

Counteract the blandness of oatmeal by adding your favorite fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and even thinly sliced apples can work wonders for your breakfast.

View this post on Instagram

Happy Wednesday everyone!!! Haha the flavor of my oats were the same as always. Yep you guessed it… banana bread oatmeal 😎 It’s just too good to change it up!!! Banana bread oatmeal: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 mashed banana, 1 cup cashew milk, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt My toppings were raspberries, blueberries, almonds, @maranathanutbutters crunchy peanut butter, and @lunabar nutz over chocolate flavor The mashed banana just adds the perfect amount of sweetness and the snack bar is absolutely DELICIOUS with the oats. I would definitely recommend 😌 I hope you have a nice Wednesday! #oatmeal #oats #oatsforbreakfast #oatspiration #oatsrecipe #oatsovernight #falloatmeal #autumnoatmeal #fallrecipes #fallrecipe #bananabread #bananabreadoatmeal #eathealthy #healthyfood

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Try a Savory Oatmeal

The benefit to oatmeal is that it is versatile and works with many external flavors. Try throwing some bacon, cheese, and spinach into your oats and topping the entire dish with a fried egg. You’ll be amazed at how much these elevates the flavor.

Bar it Up

If you can’t stand the mushy texture of oatmeal, consider baking it into crispy oatmeal bars that are great for an on-the-go meal. You can add whatever fruits and spices you like to customize your breakfast bars. 

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]]> October’s Best Food Celebrations Are Ready for Celebration! https://thedancingcucumber.com/octobers-best-food-celebrations-are-ready-for-celebration/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:46:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5064 October is almost here! The tenth month of the year is full of gastronomic celebrations that foodies all around the world get prepared to partake in. If you’re looking for the highlights of this month’s foodie calendar, here they are! Get prepared to celebrate these  National Pumpkin Spice Day: October 1st If there’s anything we […]

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]]> October is almost here! The tenth month of the year is full of gastronomic celebrations that foodies all around the world get prepared to partake in.

If you’re looking for the highlights of this month’s foodie calendar, here they are! Get prepared to celebrate these 

National Pumpkin Spice Day: October 1st

If there’s anything we associate with the fall season, it has to be pumpkin spice. From lattes to bread to beer, the combination of pumpkin flavor along with spices like allspice and cinnamon is omnipresent in our October lives. Kick off the month by celebrating this day on the first day of the month!

View this post on Instagram

NO BAKE VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE🥧🎃 It’s officially the start of Autumn when the pumpkin recipes have started! Here’s how you can make some🥳 Disclaimer: this is actually a sweet potato pie (technically) but let’s pretend it’s pumpkin🤫 🧡INGREDIENTS: 🎃Base: 1 1/2 cup oat flour 2 tbsp coconut oil Tbsp agave syrup 2 tbsp cocoa powder 🎃Filling: 1 cup cashews 4 tbsp coconut oil 1 cooked sweet potato- peeled 2 tbsp @womensbest NEW salted caramel syrup Tsp cinnamon Pinch salt 1/2 tsp ground ginger Pinch nutmeg 1/2 cup @alpro coconut yoghurt 3 tbsp agave syrup 40g vanilla vegan protein 3 heaped tbsp smooth peanut butter @picspeanutbutter 🎃Caramel: 2 tbsp cashew butter @picspeanutbutter 2 tbsp coconut cream Tbsp agave 🧡METHOD: 1⃣Mix together the base ingredients and press into a lined loose bottom tin and firmly pack down. 2⃣Combine they filling ingredients and blend until ultra smooth and creamy. Pour this over the base and pop into the freezer to set for 4 hours or overnight. 3⃣For the caramel, mix the cashew butter, syrup and coconut cream then spread this over the cheesecake. Top with some vegan squirt cream if you desire & allow to the a little before serving! Enjoy!🧡🎃 #health #healthy #healthyfoodshare #vegan #vegancake #veganfood #pumpkinrecipes #healthypudding #pumpkinspice #fallrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #healthycake #healthysnacks #snacksonsnacks #healthytreats #eathealthy #yummy #yum #eatwell #healthyrecipes #healthydiet #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodstyling #glutenfreecake #healthydessert #healthymeals #foodiesofinstagram #foodstyling #healthyfoodie

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National Pasta Day: October 17th

Pasta is a staple food and a base item in Italian cuisine. On October 17th, this world-favorite food is celebrated—so be sure to prepare a special lunch or dinner consisting of your favorite pasta recipe.

National Oatmeal Day: October 29th

Do you like having oatmeal for breakfast? If so, Halloween isn’t the only holiday you can celebrate during the final month of October! Celebrate on this Thursday by having oatmeal topped with your favorite toppings before school or work.

The post October’s Best Food Celebrations Are Ready for Celebration! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

]]> Ideal Pre-Workout Foods to Put on Your Menu https://thedancingcucumber.com/ideal-pre-workout-foods-to-put-on-your-menu/ Thu, 10 May 2018 06:34:16 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=886 Working out is great, but what you eat is even more important. Choosing the right pre-workout foods is essential if you want to get that perfectly toned body. Check out the list of food you should eat before working out that will change the way you feel and look. Oatmeal The best thing about oats […]

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]]> Working out is great, but what you eat is even more important. Choosing the right pre-workout foods is essential if you want to get that perfectly toned body. Check out the list of food you should eat before working out that will change the way you feel and look.

Oatmeal

The best thing about oats is that you can get really creative. In other words, you will never get bored as long as you play with toppings. They are rich in complex carbohydrates that slowly release the energy.

Fruit Smoothies

A fruit smoothie is one of the best pre-workout foods, because of the high glucose content. Before you head to the gym you need a boost of energy, and this is a great way to get it.

Omelette

Eggs are the ultimate food for people who exercise. Make sure that you have your omelette at least 2 hours before heading to the gym.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlNTjATA8zh/

Greek Yogurt And Blueberries

This tasty combo is one of the best pre-workout foods you can have. It will provide you with just enough protein, plus give you a great boost of energy. Both the yogurt and the blueberries are available in every single supermarket.

Peanut Butter And Jelly

This is another great mix of carbs and protein, which is exactly what you need before exercise.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjksa-zH_jL/

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