Since having my first daughter 9 years ago, I’ve joined 5 different playgroups. It’s nice having so many little friends for my kids to play with, but there have been so many people coming and going over the years, that it’s hard to keep everything straight. I can’t always remember who knows whom and which group some people are in.
So in the past year, I’ve started sending out mass invitations. If we want to plan a day at the park or an afternoon at the playground, I just let everyone know and whoever wants to show up is welcome to join us.
Since I am not always certain who will be showing up, I’ve started planning snacks or lunches that are gluten-free. Several kids in the playgroups are on gluten-free diets, along with my niece and nephew, several neighbors and lots of children in my kids’ classes. It’s simpler for me to go gluten-free and not worry about leaving anyone out.
So I’m always on the hunt for gluten-free options that are not only delicious, but that also have great health benefits, for my friends, for my family and for myself.
Which is why we love Udi’s Gluten Free foods.
Udi’s Gluten Free foods making cooking and baking gluten-free recipes a cinch. And since I’ve been trying to use more ancient grains in our diet, Udi’s Ancient Grains products are a great place to start incorporating them into our everyday diets.
If you’re not familiar with ancient grains, they’re easy-to-use superfoods than can add loads of health benefits to favorite family recipes. Chia, flax, quinoa, oats and amaranth all pack a serious health punch and also help keep us full and satisfied since they’re loaded with protein, fiber, iron and more.
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You’ve probably heard a lot about some ancient grains like quinoa and chia lately, but they’ve actually been around for centuries. Although they’ve gained popularity in recent years because of the increase in food sensitivities, they’re actually the same grains that were used more than 8,000 years ago. There are over 15 kinds of whole grains, all of which include the entire kernel of the grain, which add unique nutrient and health benefits. Ancient grains reduce the risk of chronic diseases, diabetes and heart disease, and are full of protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.
Since we’re incorporating more of these wonderful ancient grains into our diet, I thought we’d share an easy recipe to help you get started too – Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oats.
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Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oatmeal
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Ingredients
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1 Cup Udi’s Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats
3 Cups Water
1 cup Gluten Free Yogurt
Peach Slices
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Directions
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Boil water. Add oats and stir.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until desired texture.
Spoon into serving dish.
Top with small spoonfuls of yogurt and slices peaches.
Enjoy!
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There are lots of great Udi’s Gluten Free and Ancient Grain products to get you started on a healthier diet.
Look at all these awesome snacks, breads and oats:
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Learn more about Udi’s and about Ancient Grains:
UDI’s is agreat brand! I love there bread! I haven’t tried the oatmel but would love to try it out and make some strawberry flavor oatmeal.