I woke up this morning FREEZING! My body was intensely craving the comfort of warm oats and peanut butter. (I didn’t have peanut butter in pure form yesterday for National Peanut Butter Day, so I am thinking it was a belated celebration craving? I have also been having a constant internal struggle about whether I prefer peanut butter or almond butter better. Clearly, I have a very exciting life.) I thought my warm oat craving would be the perfect place to try one of my sample’s from Crofter’s. I’m starting my global antioxidant Superfruit Spread adventures in North America: Wild Cranberries and Blueberries blended with Red Grapes and Morello Cherries.
North America
For the oats: 1/2 cup oats soaked in 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1/2 cup water and cinnamon for 10 minutes microwave 1 minute (stir) return to microwave another minute until a consistency to your liking. Add 1 banana, 1 TBS Crunchy Natural PB and 1 TBS Crofter’s North American Organic Superfruit Spread.
Crofter’s states that each jar is packed with a pound of fruit, and they weren’t lying. When I opened the jar it was filled with whole pieces of cranberry and blueberry. This is the type of spread that you want to top everything with from poultry to ice cream. I was excited to try this particular fruit spread first because it seemed unconventional using tart cranberries and blueberries instead of traditional sweet fruit. This reminded me of the cranberry relish I made over Thanksgiving: chunky, tart and slightly sweet. When combined with the peanut butter and oatmeal base, I felt like I was eating a blueberry crumble with whole pieces of fruit in each bite. It provided a nice contrast to the sweetness of banana, and was all around a filling and enjoyable breakfast. I might have to incorporate this product into my lunch!
Load Your Oats,
Nora
Have you ever tried Crofter’s products? What is your favorite fruit jam/preserve/spread topping?
I have seriously been DYING to get my hands on these spreads! I am a “spread” junkie: nut butters, honey, jam, preserves – love them all! So seeing these Crofters all over blogland has been killing me. Nothing’s better than a great jam – and I can’t find them locally! (haven’t yet, at least.) My collection is currently uh, quite large, however, so I can’t justify ordering online QUITE yet, hehe.
Definitely looks like you put them to good use – enjoy them for me!
I know…my jam/spread/preserves/nut butter collection is getting to be impressive. I just always want to try new things! Its becoming an issue. This was the first variety that I have tried. I saw their products in the organic section of my grocery store, and was intrigued by their unique flavors and the fact that it was all organic and “Fair Trade” certified. I don’t always buy organic goods, but I love the concept and their commitment to sustainability.
that looks awesome! ive heard those products are great-dying to try em!
This was my first try but I was extremely impressed! Can you believe they pack a pound of fruit into each 11oz jar? I cant wait to try the other flavors!!