MANILA, Philippines -- Are you constantly looking for light and healthy breakfast and merienda fare to jumpstart your day and keep you energized the whole day?

Try this Lemon Oatmeal Loaf by Mama Sita's marketing executive and weekend kitchen warrior Ces Nepomuceno-Gamad. It combines the citrusy goodness of lemon, which means fiber and Vitamin C, with the "whole"-ness of oatmeal, which is also loaded with nutrients.

"One fine day, I woke up craving a lemony loaf. I had some flour left, but not enough to make the full 2 cups most recipes call for -- so I added oatmeal as a partial substitute," Ces said.

Lemon Oatmeal Loaf

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup raw sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

Pinch of sea salt

1 1/2 pcs. lemon, zested and juiced

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup cottage cheese yogurt or Greek style yogurt or milk

3 tbsps. honey

Pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and sea salt.

3. Add lemon zest, coconut oil, yogurt (or milk), and juice from 1 whole lemon. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. The batter should have a pancake-like consistency -- chunky, sticky, and not too runny.

4. Line 3 mini loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan with baking paper, and lightly brush with oil.

5. Pour the batter into the pans, filling each one up to two-thirds full.

6. Top with thin slices of lemon and some walnuts or pecans as desired.

7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. While the loaf is still warm, mix the juice from the remaining 1/2 pc. lemon with honey, and drizzle over the top.S

9. Serve with tea or coffee.