Breakfast of Champions

 

We eat oatmeal nearly every morning. For some that may seem boring, but I say why change a good thing?

It is inexpensive, quick, tasty, filling, hearty, super healthy, keeps the brain and energy going strong and you can make it several ways. I also love it because having different age kids, it was something we all could eat, even our "new to solids" infant. Let's make a few things easier on ourselves; one meal for one family!

OATMEAL
1.5 cups uncooked rolled oats
1/2-1 cup frozen berries
Water to just above oats (Approx. 1 part oats to 1.5 part water)

Place all ingredients in a pot. Cook on stove top on med-low for 10 mins or until all water is absorbed and it starts to bubble.

I got in the habit of using a hand blender and blending to a smooth consistency for the new eater and now the kids are stuck on the blended version. 

Place desired amount in bowl. Add teaspoon almond butter (for children older than 9 months and without a family history of nut allergy) and a heaping teaspoon ground flax seed.

You could also add fresh and/or dried fruit, applesauce, pureed mango, nuts, and/or seeds. I have even snuck veggies into our oatmeal before so the possibilities are endless! ... And clearly far from boring!










   MORE ABOUT THOSE SUPER HEALTHY BENIFITS:

• Full of fiber and protein which is filling, stabilizes blood sugar and keeps energy strong.
• Contains soluble fiber which removes bad cholesterol and aids in preventing heart disease.
• Contains lignans which are thought to aid in preventing cancer and heart disease.
• Contains antioxidants which fight disease and aid in maintaining your health and contains unique elements that have been shown to enhances immune response and fight bacteria.