Good Day!!!

Today I want to give you all some ideas on how to make oatmeal FUN and YUMMY!!! I am a huge advocate of eating clean fresh foods– staying away from corporate products and therefore I always tell my clients Steel Cut Oatmeal or Plain Rolled Oats are two of the BEST cereals you can have for breakfast. One of the most common reactions is GROSS!!! Well I have found ways to change that!! Here are some of the ways I prepare my oatmeal and it has passed the taste test of many picky palates!!!

First– examine the various flavors of current instant oatmeal’s….

- Cinnamon Raisin
- Cinnamon Apple
-Strawberries and Cream
-Blueberries and Cream
-Peaches and Cream
-Banana Nut
-Becky’s Goulash…..(I made that one up!!! LOL)

In order to mimic and actually get these flavors only better all you need to do is add the fruit and spice to the cold water you put on the stove top to prepare the oatmeal in…for instance, if I want to make cinnamon apple oatmeal, I measure out the proper water- usually 2 cups water, 1 cup oats. I add 2 tablespoons cinnamon and dice 1/2 and apple. Bring the water to a boil with with spice and fruit inside, add oats, stir and cook according to directions– 10-20 minutes. Your apples will be soft and yummy and your oatmeal will be jam packed with flavor!! Sometimes for a little sweetness I add a teaspoon of brown sugar splenda and some almond or soy milk!!!

For Becky’s Goulash-
I generally make a large pot of oatmeal– with about 6 servings…..I make it Sunday night and after it is cooked I pack it away in pre portioned containers- for the convenience of grab and go in the AM– you can eat it cold or toss it in the microwave to heat for 1 minute….

3 cups Rolled Oats
6 cups water
1 apple diced
1/2 banana chopped
1/2 cup walnuts (or nut of your choice)
1 cup mixed berries
4 Tablespoons Cinnamon

Add water, cinnamon and diced apple to large saucepan and bring to boil. Add rolled oats and cook for 10-20 minutes according to directions or oatmeal you are cooking. About 2 minutes before your oatmeal is fully cooked, add berries, walnuts and banana. Distribute evenly into 6 small containers. garnish with soy milk or almond milk and some brown sugar splenda! Enjoy!!!

As always, Stay Focused Until the Miracle Happens!
To your Success and Health,
Becky