So we got up..changed his nappy...played for a few...then got breakfast started.
I always drink a cup of warm water in the morning with lemon juice and a bit of apple cider vinegar in hopes of realigning my digestion and hydrating before that cup of coffee!
What a cool coffee cup, right? My sister, a ceramics major, gifted it to me at Christmas. It is awesome. My favorite mug. Coffee tastes better out of it I'm pretty for sure. She didn't make this one herself, but she is seriously talented. I am amazed by all of the stuff she makes and so proud that she is doing what she loves. A friend of hers made this one. I love stuff that has that handmade touch to it!
But onto my oats...yummmm
here's what I do:
World's Greatest Oats (seriously...)
1/4 C old fashioned oats
1/4 C oat bran
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 banana, sliced
2/3 C water
2/3 C whole milk
Put all of these ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat. It will start to thicken up, so make sure you stir it consistently at this point so it doesn't stick to the pan. The bananas will mash up as you stir it, so you will get that sweetness in every bite! Once the liquid has been soaked up, and it's pretty thick, remove from heat and eat!
So you can top this bowl of deliciousness with more fruit - blueberries perhaps? or strawberries like we did?! Torin loves strawberries do he was excited this morning! Or you can put some natural peanut butter on top. Or maybe some raisins.
I love oatmeal. Adding the oat bran creates a really smooth feeling to the oats. and cooking on the stovetop allows the oats to expand so it feels like you're eating more!!
Chia seeds are amazing little seeds and are a great source of calcium and protein so I try to throw them into my oats and smoothies!
My whole breakfast. A hard boiled egg is a must when I work out in the morning. Otherwise I find myself starving halfway through the workout.
Torin and I have a Mommy fitness group this morning. It's such a fun class and I love that Torin gets to socialize while I sweat my butt off! Happy Friday!
Where do you find chia seeds? Do they have any taste? Wondering about the texture too...thanks!
ReplyDeleteChia seeds can be found in the health food section of grocery stores. Bob's Red Mill sells them in a big package. They are tasteless! You can eat them straight out the package, or you can add them to liquids. When you eat them straight from the package they have a texture like seeds, but when you add them to liquid, they expand and take on a gelatin-like texture!
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