Have you ever broken a bone?
During my years as a hard-core runner, I tripped and slammed into the concrete on multiple occasions… There’s even a permanent scar on my left hip as a reminder of one such fall.
Yet I never suffered a single broken bone in that time; not even so much as a stress fracture. But one misstep this past Monday afternoon, and suddenly I find myself staring at an arm the width of a tree trunk and a hand the color of a ripened grape.
Suddenly I find myself wide awake in a sleepless night of pain, wondering how late the 7-11 is open and if I have enough energy to go buy a bottle of Tylenol, a drug I never use but would have downed in a second had it been available.
Suddenly I find myself at Urgent Care on Tuesday morning, a giant floppy hat covering my sleep-deprived eyes and uncombed hair, listening as the doctor throws around words such as buckle fracture and cast.
I never realized how much I’d been taking my arms for granted.
Simple things like typing, cooking, or even getting dressed are astronomically more difficult when you’re doing them one-handed. Today’s no-cook instant cereal breakfast with only 3 ingredients and minimal cleanup is definitely welcome at such a time! The creamy texture very much reminds me of Cream of Wheat… except that this breakfast is much higher in fiber and protein.
In fact… there are over 15 grams of fiber in one bowl!
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“One Bowl” Instant Porridge
(single serving)
- 6 tbsp coconut flour (40g)
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk of choice (270g)
- just over 1/16 tsp salt
- sweetener of choice, to taste
- fruit, peanut butter, chocolate chips, or add-ins of choice
Instant Cereal Recipe: Stir together all ingredients in a bowl. It may seem very thin at first, but keep stirring until the coconut flour absorbs the liquid and it thickens. Add more milk if a thinner porridge is preferred. Feel free to top with pure maple syrup or any other ingredients you would add to oatmeal or cream of wheat. Eat cold, or heat if desired.
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Question of the Day:
Have you ever broken a bone or needed to wear a cast?
There was a time in my life when I really wanted a cast. I broke my finger when I was 9 and actually cried in the doctor’s office when he said it didn’t need to be casted. (Embarrassing…) Since it’s just a partial fracture this time, I’m not certain my wrist will need a cast. But I will push for no cast if at all possible. In other news, the very first Theme Week starts next!
Any guesses as to what the first theme week will be?
—> Here’s a hint! <—
I would have never thought to use coconut flour as the base for cereal…might try this as I do remember (from childhood) that I loved cream of wheat.
I am attempting to make the ‘ice cream Dove bars’ today. First time making ‘ice cream’ with cashews…fingers crossed that it works – I will be using my food processor – perhaps my blender. I’ve yet to invest in a Vitamix.
Sending you healing energy Katie:))
Breaking bones sucks! I broke my leg when I was only 4 years old, so I never went through a phase later on when I thought it would be cool. I had my entire leg in a straight cast, so that my four-year old self would not be able to run around on it (I still did). The thing is, the reason I broke my leg was because my bone was as thin as an eggshell, so they had to inject my bone with cortisone when it was all healed up!
I hope that heals up for you! You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone 🙂
This is a really interesting recipe! Such a fun new way to use coconut flour. Looks like a satisfying breakie.
I hurt my ankle in May, just by getting out of a vehicle! It was one week after I’d started a new workout program…what a disappointment! Now, 9 weeks later, I’m finally getting back to working out, though very slowly since the pain isn’t gone.
Now my friend had a freak accident and is down with a broken foot.
Best wishes on your recovery!
My coconut flour says that it has 8 grams of fiber per 2 tablespoon serving. Do you think that would be too much fiber for one serving? It seems like a lot to me. I’m using Nutiva brand coconut flour.
As long as it says it’s coconut flour on the package, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work just like another brand. 🙂
If you’re worried about it start with a smaller amount. Also, fibre needs lots of water (or in this case mylk) with it.
No way! I’ve never broken a bone 🙁 But I need to be more careful of my knees when I run. Running can be so tough on them! Heal quickly Katie, we need you! But thanks for another amazing recipe 🙂
I wish you a speedy recovery—I got out of a full hip to ankle brace at the end of June. I tried this recipe as a hot cereal and I could not get over the texture of the coconut flour (I had never used/tried it before). I did like the subtle taste of the coconut, so I am going to try and find another use for the coconut flour. Thanks again for sharing all of your recipes 🙂
Oh no! You poor thing, I hope you get better sooN! I COMPLETELY feel your pain there – I’ve never broken a bone, but for the last 4 or 5 so years have been plagued with awful tendonitis in my wrists, which goes up and down in terms of its level of severity. Not great for a guitarist! At some points I’ve been completely incapable of using my right arm (I’m right-handed) and had to do everything with my left hand – I felt such a strong sense of empathy and upset for how awful it must be for people who lose limbs permanently:(
As mine is a long-term thing which doesn’t ever quite go away, I do love recipes which require very little work, or in which most of it is done by the blender or an oven. Will have to give this one a shot, it sounds intriguing!
Oh, I’m so sorry! At 11, I slammed onto a gym floor playing soccer and managed to fracture and dislocate my wrist and fingers. Yow! Hope you have a speedy recovery and thanks for the easy breakast! 🙂
Katie,
I really do help your arm recovers fast – I have to say I made this recipe for my breakfast this AM & it was perfection! I love coconut flour and often sneak a spoonful whilst I’m baking with it, I added ginger which was a great addition.
Thanks so much for sharing, I’d have never ever considered eating it like this otherwise..
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