Baklava Oatmeal

I've had baklava once. Just once.

I was eating lunch with a beloved professor of mine on a visit back to my college town. She had ordered a slice of baklava, and she offered me a bite. I remembered detecting such incredible flavors: the honey, cinnamon, and pistachio. I never had it again, and after going vegan, I didn't think I ever would.

This is far from a flaky phyllo slice of heaven, but the flavors are there. Don't skimp on the cinnamon; trust me, you need the whole teaspoon! As for the banana? It's completely optional. The honey sweetens it enough on its own; the banana just adds nutrition and texture.

This is certainly a decadent dish, but nutritionally, it's not all that bad. It has less than 400 calories, more than 7 grams of fiber, and a healthy dose of potassium. It's high in sugar, but at least the fiber will help balance that out. :)

Baklava Oatmeal

by The Oatmeal Artist

Prep Time: 2 min

Cook Time: 5 min

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Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1 cup milk of choice, or water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1 tsp flax meal (optional)
• 1/2 a banana (optional)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 drop lemon extract (optional)
• pinch of salt
• handful of pistachios

Instructions

1. Bring milk (I use 1/2 c almond milk and 1/2 c water) to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. If using flax, add now.
2. Mash banana thoroughly and stir into the oatmeal.
3. Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add cinnamon, honey, lemon juice and extract, and salt. Stir.
4. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Add a handful of pistachios, a drizzle of honey, and another dash of cinnamon. Finish with a splash of your milk of choice and any other additional toppings.

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