I used to love oatmeal in the morning – warm, nutty, yummy. Now I have a healthy Paleo substitute for an occasional splurge. Remember, the dates and any fruit toppings add fructose.
 
PALEO NO-OAT OATMEAL
 
Ingredients:
 
1 cup of raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup of milled flax seeds
1/2 cup of macadamia nuts
6-8 pitted dates
1/2 Teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
organic unsweetened coconut milk (ex. Native Forest)
Optional: coconut cream; cinnamon; fresh berries, sliced banana
 
Preparation:
 
• Place the seeds, nuts, dates, sea salt and vanilla in food processor or blender and process for 2 minutes until you have a rough chopped mixture.
 
• Place the mixture in a glass jar to store in fridge.
 
• Take 1/2 cup of the mixture and 1 cup of coconut milk (more or less according to desired consistency) and place in a medium-size pan on stove.
 
• Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
 
• Optional: add coconut cream and/or fruit and/or cinnamon if desired