Pistachio and Walnut Baklava Oatmeal

This decadent oatmeal is like having dessert for breakfast, but one that doesn’t spike your blood sugar and leave you feeling hungry again in a few hours.

If you are not familiar with baklava, it is a delicious Greek dessert with philo pastery, nuts, honey, cinnamon and citrus.

Last week I was chatting with a client about the Medditereannean diet and ever since I have been craving Greek inspired food and baklava was one of them!

The Medditerrean diet has been voted best diet of 2023. It can be helpful for reducing inflammation, regulating blood sugar and lowering cholesterol and tryglycerides.

The Medditereannean diet includes whole grains, nuts and seeds, olive oil, fruits and veggies, rich cheeses, full fat yogurt and quality protein.

Why Oats Are Great for Breakfast

Oatmeal provides a great source of soluable fibre that helps to regulate blood sugar, keep you feeling fuller for longer.

The key is balancing the oats with protein and healthy fats.

Try this easy recipe this week! You can also make double and refrigerate the extra and heat up the next day.

Pistachio and Walnut Baklava Oatmeal

Serves: 1

For the oats:

• 1 cup water

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 tsp of vanilla or almond extract (I used almond)

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsps walnuts

• 2 tbsps pistachios

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp butter or coconut oil

• Sprinkle of cinnamon

• Orange zest (for topping)

Cooking the oats:

Bring water to a boil and add in a pinch of sea salt. Add in your oats and cook until water is absorbed.

For the topping:

Chop up the walnuts and pitschios. Add to a small pan with the honey, butter or coconut oil and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Stir until melted together.

Top oats with mixture, a few dollops of greek yogurt and orange zest. Drizzle with more honey if desired and sprinkle with more cinnamon.

Enjoy!