Breakfast example

My go to breakfast is oatmeal! The most common response I get from this is that it is tasteless, boring or for old people. I just wanted to broaden your eyes to see that oatmeal can be very versatile. When I do my grocery shopping, I can only purchase what items are available. Some days I may walk in the super market and it may not have berries, bananas, etc. I never know. One thing with oatmeal is that you can pick exactly what toppings you want to eat that morning! Almond milk, skim milk, coconut milk, water, chocolate almond milk. For sweetness you can add any fruit, dry or fresh. For texture, you can add any nut your heart desires. I either choose walnuts or almonds. For extra protein you can add any type of flavor you have! Honey, cinnamon, vanilla can be additional. This morning I opted for

• half a banana (I save the other half for next days breakfast or snack)
• 2/3 cup of oatmeal
• 2/3 cups almond milk
• teaspoon of honey
• teaspoon of cranberries
• teaspoon of almonds
• dab of cinnamon

I may seem like a small bit but I am telling you a little goes a long way. Mix it all together & voila!

Oatmeal: 348 calories, 57 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein.

I have this with a my morning coffee along with 2 cups of water. It is very filling, simple and a quick way to jump start your day. Oatmeal is loaded with tons of vitamins and minerals, contains fiber and keeps your hunger satisfied for longer. It can lower you cholesterol levels and keep your blood sugar under control. Below is a sample "before" picture.