oats

I tried something new (for me) for breakfast this morning, and I was quite pleased with how it turned out and tasted. I have been searching for healthy breakfast recipes that contained oats, but I haven't really found any that I liked. Oats are so good for you, but to be honest, I'm really not of fan of having little flavor in my oats. I've tried adding fruit and other things , but it still just tastes so bland to me. I've also tried the flavored pre-packaged oats which I really like, but I don't like the fact that I may be consuming added sugar from eating it. I'm trying to eat more clean, but it can be hard.at times especially when you could live on sugar like me.

The recipe I tried today is an inspiration from a sparkpeople recipe. I changed what they said a little. Here's my recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Quick Oats 
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 banana
• 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter

Directions:

• Slice banana
• Combine oats, soy milk, and banana. Microwave for 2 minutes 
• Remove from microwave and stir in cocoa powder and peanut butter 

I didn't even have to add Truvia or honey; it was sweet enough just like this! Finally a way I can a enjoy oats without all the extra. The cocoa gives me the chocolate taste I think I need, and it also provides an extra little bonus because it's full of antioxidants and a few other benefits! 

My workout today included P90x's Kenpo and a Leaner Legs workout from the Nike Training app. I downloaded this FREE app yesterday and am very pleased with it. It provides several goal options such as get lean, get toned, get strong, or get focused. It also allows you to choose your level, and it then provides you with several workouts to choose from. 

For lunch today I had garlic naan bread with eggplant hummus, 1/2 cup of mango, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 boiled egg, and a string cheese. I call that a well-balanced meal. I'm so addicted to Naan bread. I went grocery shopping at Trader Joe's with a friend once and she told me about it. So, I bought some, and now I buy it every time I go! Thankfully Trader Joe's has cheap produce otherwise I would be making a trip just for the naan. 

I'm trying a new recipe for dinner tonight. If all goes well, I'll be posting the recipe soon! 

Question of the day: 

What is your favorite healthy breakfast?