The OATMEAL 2.0

Nothing stays the same, and that is true even to an innocent bowl of oatmeal.

Maybe before, a few slices of banana was the way to go....but now...more banana please.
Maybe before, one tablespoon of maple syrup did the trick....but now....one teaspoon only please.
Maybe before, you didn't have the sense to add shredded coconut...but now....not without it please.
Maybe before, ....

The basic combination of...

- Dried fruits + fresh fruits
- Nuts + seeds

...remains unchanged.

The 2.0, however, is not too sweet, yet far from being bland. Hidden from view - mixed in the oats - is the pumpkin seed butter (or any nut/seed butter of your choice) which gives it a rich, savory-like taste. With the sweetness of the banana, the dried fruit (dried mulberries are gem) and a tad bit of real maple syrup, everything comes to a balance.

A moment of silence for The OATMEAL 2.0.

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Serves one 

Ingredients: 
1/4 cup quick steel-cut oats
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup soy milk (or any other non-dairy milk)
1 tsp pumpkin seed butter (or almond/cashew/peanut butter)
1 tbsp crushed walnuts
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 tbsp dried mulberries (or dried figs, prunes, raisins)
1/2 of a medium-sized banana, thinly sliced
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp pure cacao powder
1 tsp pure maple syrup

Creative steps: 
Put the oats in a small pot, add the water, and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy milk and let it cook until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble slightly, about 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin seed butter and then immediately remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients on top - artfully to your heart's desire. And...enjoy! As mindfully as possible.