Mixed Berry Baked Oats with Earth Genius Smart Greens

This post is sponsored by GNC Earth Genius, however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. The US Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements in this post. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

When life gets crazy, it can be convenient to make or grab whatever is easiest and be on your way. A lot of the time, that means some not-so-healthy meal choices packed with unrecognizable ingredients and lots of added sugar. This is why I’m such a huge fan of one-pan meals. Everything goes in the same pan, is cooked at the same time, and there’s minimal clean up. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Another great thing about them is that they can feed the entire family, or if you’re cooking for one, they’re a great way to meal prep for the week.

One of the prime times that a one-pan meal comes in handy for me is at breakfast. You don’t have to wake up an extra hour early every day to cook and can instead just pop your prepped breakfast in the microwave (or eat it cold) and go. That’s why I love these mixed berry baked oats. They require minimal ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. And they’re packed with greens from Earth Genius Mixed Berry Smart Greens.

GNC’s Earth Genius line has been a go-to in my home since the line launched last year. Earth Genius is a comprehensive, wholesome line of products that are inspired by nature and crafted by experts. All products in the line are non-GMO, gluten free and made with wholesome ingredients that contain no artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Each product is specifically crafted to provide a solution to a real life health concern. They’re super easy to incorporate into your everyday life. I love to add them into delicious recipes like this one, or they’re great just mixed into water, yogurt or your favorite smoothie! Try the different products in the Earth Genius line in store or online: http://bit.ly/2CuvI2s

The product I use in this recipe, the Mixed Berry Smart Greens, is a blend of organic greens, veggies, superfruits, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, organic sea greens, and prebiotic Inulin. It tastes absolutely delicious, and I guarantee that nobody will guess your sneaking greens into these oats. They’re sure to beat any store bought insta-oats you find on the shelf.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

-2 cups rolled oats
-1 tsp baking powder
-1 scoop Earth Genius Mixed Berry Smart Greens
-Pinch of salt
-1 ½ cups milk
-2 eggs
-3 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil), melted and divided
-1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
-1 cup strawberries, sliced
-1 cup blackberries, sliced 

Instructions:

1. Mix the rolled oats, baking powder, Earth Genius Smart Greens, and salt in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the whisked eggs, milk, 1.5 tbsp butter and maple syrup.

3. Mix the dry mixture with half of the berries (reserve half to top the dish), and evenly spread throughout a cast iron skillet (or 9x9 baking dish).

4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and top with the reserved berries.

5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

6. Drizzle the remaining 1.5 Tbsp of melted butter over the top of the oats.

7. Serve, and enjoy!

Let me know what you think of the recipe in the comments below, and also feel free to share your favorite Earth Genius products and genius recipe swaps.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Mixed Berry Waffles (vegetarian or vegan)

I know, I know I am SUPER late on putting up this recipe. Truth be told, I planned to have this up over the weekend but was hit with some weird illness Friday night that I still haven't completely kicked.

But it's here! Better late than never right? And it really will not disappoint. It's literally like a PB&J in waffle form except the jelly part is actually delicious, fresh berries. Does it get much better than that?

Here's What You'll Need:

-3/4 cup quinoa flour
-1 tsp baking powder
-2-3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (I use Crazy Richard's)
-1 egg or Neat Egg (vegan egg replacement)
-1/2 cup unsweetend almond milk
-1/4 cup water
-1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
-Pinch of sea salt
-1/2 cup fresh mixed berries of choice (I used blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)

Instructions:

1) Heat up your waffle maker.
2) In the meantime, mix together the quinoa flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3) Mix together the egg or Neat Egg, almond milk, water, coconut oil, and peanut butter in a separate bowl.
4) Combine the wet and dry mixes until thoroughly mixed. 
5) Add in about 2/3 of the berries to the mixture. 
6) Pour half of the mix into the waffle maker and cook according to waffle maker instructions. Repeat with the second half of the mix.
7) Top each waffle with half of the remaining berries and any additional desired toppings.
8) Enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below!