Tropical Oatmeal Food

TROPICAL OATMEAL SMOOTHIE

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This tropical-inspired smoothie is packed with fiber (6 grams per serving), thanks to the fruit and the clever addition of rolled oats. Feel free to take a tip from us and add oats-and fiber-to your favorite smoothie, too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 small banana, peeled and broken into 4 pieces
1 1/2 cups plain unsweetened coconut milk beverage
Juice of 1/2 small lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
3/4 cup frozen unsweetened mango cubes
3/4 cup frozen unsweetened pineapple cubes
Fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish

Steps:

Add the oats to a blender, cover and blend to a fine powder. Add 2 ice cubes, banana, coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt, cover and blend until smooth. Add the mango and pineapple, cover and blend until smooth, at least 1 minute.
Pour the smoothie into two large chilled glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 24 grams

TROPICAL OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Studded with sweet chunks of dried fruit, these easy-to-make cookies are cakey and soft. They crisp up a day or two after baking and the flavors of the spices and coconut permeate each bite.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield about 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit, such as mango, pineapple or papaya

Steps:

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and allspice in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended, then beat in the vanilla.
With the mixer at low speed, add the flour mixture in two batches, beating until just combined. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the oats, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and dried fruit until incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Drop the dough by tablespoons onto the lined baking sheets (you should fit about 12 cookies on each baking sheet).
Bake until the cookies are slightly browned around the edges and the centers are beginning to turn golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies with a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.

TROPICAL OATMEAL FOR ONE

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I love oatmeal and came up with this recipe to use up leftover crushed pineapple. I don't always add the banana because I like the punchier flavor without it. However, to make it truly "tropical" you'll want to add it :)

Provided by lyrpa

Categories Breakfast

Time 6m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup orange juice (I use the kind with calcium added)
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (or raisins)
1/2 small banana, cut into chunks
1 dash cinnamon
1/4 cup crushed pineapple

Steps:

Combine oats, orange juice, milk, banana, cranberries, and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl.
Cook at high power for 1 minute, stir.
Cook for another minute at high power, stir again.
Add the crushed pineapple, stir, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 40, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 26.4, Protein 8.5