Watson House Wednesday, #3: Ginger Peach Oatmeal

Watson House Wednesday, #3: Ginger Peach Oatmeal
My breakfast was so pretty today, I had to share! This one is pretty simple, more of an idea than a recipe, but tasty.

Since I have blood sugar issues, getting some protein in the morning is helpful for me, and oatmeal provides some of that, with a lot of healthy fiber as well. I find that instant oatmeals are far too sweet for me, and have a bunch of additives that just aren't necessary. So sometimes I like to cook up a large batch of oatmeal for me and my daughter to have during the week. Microwaving a bowl of cooked oatmeal is just as fast as preparing the instant kind, and more healthy. And with just a few more minutes, you can add a bit of flavor to make it even more delicious. 

During the summer and early autumn, I took advantage of all of the beautiful peaches to be found. I chopped a medium-sized peach, and added it to about a cup or so of cooked oatmeal. 

To this I added a teaspoon of butter, two teaspoons of brown sugar, and a few sprinkles of ground ginger (equal to about a 1/4 teaspoon). I microwaved this for about a minute. 

I then stirred in a tablespoon of roasted, shelled pumpkin seeds and a teaspoon of flax seeds, and microwaved it again until hot. 

Easy, healthy, and delicious. You can use different fruits, sweeteners, and nuts or seeds to create many flavor combinations, but so far, this one is my favorite.