My Favorite Breakfast Right Now...

You should try the Steel cut oats, so much healthier but I still buy regular oatmel at times, with 4 little ones....not much choice.

Also try making the scrambled eggs in the oven, use a small muffin pan and put eggs and then add peppers or turkey baco, or just Bacon and whtever you feel like. very good although may be hard to count the calories.

i have to try it..i have cereal in the morning and like an hour later i'm still hungry...:blushing:

You should try the Steel cut oats, so much healthier but I still buy regular oatmel at times, with 4 little ones....not much choice.

Also try making the scrambled eggs in the oven, use a small muffin pan and put eggs and then add peppers or turkey baco, or just Bacon and whtever you feel like. very good although may be hard to count the calories.

I only eat steel cut oats................much less processed than regular, old fashioned oat meal.

My breakfast that I have been making :

This makes about 50 ounces and I drink it all morning long.........

2 scoops Jay Robb egg white protein powder or vanilla whey powder (all natural, sweetened with stevia)
1 raw egg
1 cup full fat organic yogurt (i use mountain high brand)
6 ice cubes
2 cups spinach
2 cups kale or collard greens (whatever I have on hand)
1 cup broccoli
1 cup cauliflower
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
2 bananas
1 cup blue berries
1 cup blackberries
1 pear, peeled and cored
splash of vanilla extract

Blend all together, put in a 64 ounce container and carry it with you.....................

All natural, cold (for the hot days) and tastes yummy!!!! Getting lots of fresh veggies and fruits.

I have a raw salad for lumch, including raw cheese and I made some home made ranch dressing from sour cream and heavy cream............

I love oatmeal too!! Never thought I would crave it in the mornings like I do, but I notice a huge difference in my endurance throughout the day after enjoying a bowl. Here is my basic recipe and then eveyone has their own favorite add ins....

1 cup water
1/2 c. quick cooking oats or old-fashioned oats
dash salt
2 t. cinnamon
1 T. honey

Bring water and seasonings to a rapid boil and stir in the oats. Turn off heat and let oats continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
** If you are using regular old-fashioned oats bring water and seasonings to a boil and stir in the oats. Turn the heat back to medium and cook, stiring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until all liquid is almost absorbed. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon into a bowl and stir in your favorite toppings.

Try any of these:

Fresh strawberries or blueberries
banana
1 T. peanutbutter or almond butter
1 T 100% fruit preserves (Apricot is our fav)
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 T. raisins or cranberries
1/2 t. vanilla extract

You should try the Steel cut oats, so much healthier but I still buy regular oatmel at times, with 4 little ones....not much choice.

Also try making the scrambled eggs in the oven, use a small muffin pan and put eggs and then add peppers or turkey baco, or just Bacon and whtever you feel like. very good although may be hard to count the calories.

I don't really get the difference between steel cut and old fashioned, can you explain. How long do you cook your oven egges?

By the way, I am a Hoosier too. Ossian, IN - 20 min south of Fort Wayne.

Some information comparing Steel cut oats and rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) from a clean eating website...............

Basically from what I have read, steel cut oats are less processed, contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals..........making is a little more healthy than rolled oats........

Clean eaters often enjoy a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast or sometimes during the day. Have you ever wondered the difference between steel-cut oats versus rolled oats? I have yet to try steel-cut oats but have seen it for sale quite often. There are several differences between it and the typical rolled oat variety. These include:

Much longer cooking time (30 minutes)
More cholesterol lowering soluble fiber than other oatmeal
Takes longer to digest so you stay fuller longer
Chopped with steel blades resulting in a “chewier” oatmeal
To sum it up, steel-cut oats are basically a less processed version of the rolled oats. Since both versions are the same when it comes to nutrition, it is a matter of taste and preference as to which you would eat. Personally, I like the quick cooking of the rolled oats. However, I do like the fact that steel-cut oats contain more fiber.

Here is the website I copied and pasted the above from:

http://eatingcleanworks.com/steel-cut-oats-vs-rolled-oats.html