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Microwave Breakfasts : Peach Oatmeal



Now that I am hosting a microwave cooking event, I think it's time I bring out some quick and easy recipes I have been thinking of trying for a while. The first in the series is my take on that old favorite, apple crumble. With lovely peaches in season, I thought of trying a peach crumble version in the microwave.

First I chopped one peach and arranged it in a glass bowl. Then sprinkled some sugar and microwaved the peach for one minute. While the peach was cooking, I mixed 2 tbsp oats, 1/2 tbsp plain flour, a tbsp of butter and just a pinch of sugar. I brought out the cooked peach and spread the oats and flour mixture to cover the fruit. Put it back in the microwave for a minute. When I took it out, the oats and flour didn't look quite cooked so I put it back in for another 30 seconds.

Guess what? The crumble (hope I can call it one) was crisp and so, so delicious. So maybe it's time you took out that stove top or oven cooking breakfast recipe and give it a shot in the microwave. You just might discover a newer, quicker favorite.
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Parita said…
Thats very healthy and delicious breakfast..never tried anything with peaches..sounds good
June 4, 2009 at 1:47 PM
chef and her kitchen said…
Healthy one simran..looks colorful
June 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM
CurryLeaf said…
Love it Simran,I have tried the same with apple and it came out under 10 minutes
June 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Shipra said…
hi! this sounds good considering how good the peaches are this season.
Did you use quick cooking oats? And do you have any suggestions (easy ones please!) on how to use the sour cherries in season right now/
June 4, 2009 at 3:58 PM
suvi said…
hey this sounds just yum...why breakfast, i think I'd rather have it for dessert!!
June 4, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Priya Suresh said…
Love this sort of delicious and healthy,also quick breakfast..too good!
June 5, 2009 at 3:22 AM
Srivalli said…
lovely simran..thats so quick!
June 5, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Dips said…
Hi Simran..Ive just mailed you from my personal email..do let me know if you dont get it..
June 6, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Bharti said…
It got crisp in the microwave? Cool.
June 7, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Laura said…
I would have never thought to try this in the microwave. Now I am curious to try!
June 8, 2009 at 12:16 AM
notyet100 said…
looks yummy,..:-)
June 8, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Unknown said…
Wow..It looks so yummy with a detailed picture
June 11, 2009 at 8:46 AM
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