FILL YOU UP breakfast

Hello! So I tried this breakfast oatmeal the other morning and I was very full after I ate it. Usually after I breakfast I never feel completely satisfied because I am always on the run, but this morning I was content! It kept me full for about 4 hrs too! Here is what was thrown together into a bowl.

(I apologize for my unprofessional pictures, I am not good at taking pictures of my food like other bloggers :). It might not look appetizing or neatly put together, but I promise the stuff I post I think is delicious!)

• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup oatmeal (quick or rolled)
• Cook oat bran and oatmeal together in about 1 cup water for about 2-21/2 min. Watch microwave because it can spill over fast if the bowl is not big enough!
• Add:
• 1/2 T. chia seeds
• 1 T. protein (I used vanilla brown rice protein)
• Stevia
• Cinnamon
• 1/2 of a banana, sliced
• 1/2-1 T. almond butter or peanut butter on top of the bananas
• Cover all of it with a splash of soy milk

I am loving this almond butter from Costco, it is so thick and creamy. Super cheap too!

This protein is a good alternative to whey protein if you don't eat dairy or you are vegan/vegetarian. It is a complete protein. 1 scoop has 60 calories and 12 g. of protein, get it here for a good deal.....$10.99 for a 1 lb. container! 

I'm on a chia seed kick, because it is full of fiber and good fatty acids! I like the little ball texture too. If you let it sit in water they about triple in size (just like in you tummy, and keeps you full)

Also, to save money, go to Sunflowers Market or other health food store and buy things like chia seed, oat bran, oatmeal, flour, etc... in bulk. So you can buy a little to try it out before buying a whole package!

Sunday Morning German Pancakes

Every Sunday I make these "healthified" german pancakes for Bradon and I. They don't rise as high as usual because I use whole wheat flour. They are yummy!

GERMAN PANCAKES

3 eggs (can use 9 egg whites)

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup whole wheat flour (if you want them to rise high use 1/4c. whole wheat & 1/4 cup white)

Dash of salt

1 T. butter (I use smart balance)-I've tried to just used Pam but they stuck pretty bad to the pan.

Start out my preheating oven to 400. Put butter in 8X8 dish and place in oven to melt while preheating. Mix eggs and milk together (the longer you mix the higher they rise) then add flour and salt. Once butter is melted pour in batter. Cook for about 15 minutes or until edges are brown. Add syrup and pb on top!!

You can also double the recipe and make a 9X13 pan of it, and save the leftovers for another day! An 8x8 pan has about 485 calories and about 25 grams of protein. 

Bradon can usually eat a whole 8X8 pan himself so double up if sharing with others!

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

 As we all know, whole grains are vital to a healthy lifestyle. Steel-cut oats offer a nuttier alternative to the rolled oats most people know. Steel-cut oats are essential grains which are full of nutritional value, rich in B-vitamins, calcium, protein and fiber while low in sodium and unsaturated fat. In fact, just one cup of steel-cut oats contains 8g of fiber. Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats, the inner portion of the oat kernel, which have been cut into two or three pieces rather than flattened. Because of this it takes longer to digest, making us feel fuller for a longer period of time. Rolled oats are flake oats that have been steamed, rolled, re-steamed and toasted. Due to all of this additional processing they lose some of their fiber, nutritional value, natural taste, and texture.Got this info here. GREAT FIBER SOURCE THAT KEEPS YOU FULL LONGER, what is not to love about this food?

Steel cut oats take about 30 minutes to cook, and by the time I wake up I am starving and will not wait that long to eat! So decided try them in the slow cooker overnight! Then they were ready when I woke up!

SLOW COOKER STEEL CUT OATS

2 cups steel cut oats

8 cups water

Cook on low for 7-8 hrs. Can add apples, and raisins!

This recipe is for a 5-7 quart slow cooker. I have a very small slow cooker too, so I just halved the recipe! 

TOP IT OFF WITH:

Brown sugar, stevia, raisins, slivered almonds, chia seeds, and some soy milk! It was delicious.

Perfect Protein Waffles

I got these waffles "The Body of a Mother" blog....Perfect Protein Waffles.....
There are amazing and so filling! Best waffles I have ever had! I know my pictures aren't the best, I haven't learned blogging photography of food yet :)

• 1 cup oat flour (I just grinded oats in the blender to fill one cup)
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup vanilla soy or milk
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cap full of vanilla

MIX ALL TOGETHER IN A BLENDER AND POUR INTO WAFFLE IRON....Makes 8 waffles
about 130 calories per waffle and 10 g. of protein!

I topped mine with a little bit of peanut flour paste, cinnamon, and sugar free syrup!!

EZ Whole Wheat Bread

I got this recipe from my hair dresser, Jodylynn! I love it! It isn't heavy like normal whole wheat homemade bread. It is light and great for toast, sandwiches, etc!!!

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup honey or agave
• 2 3/4 cup whole wheat bread flour
• 1/4 cup wheat gluten
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 T. nonfat instant dry milk
• 1 T. oil
• 1 T. vinegar
• 1/4 cup potato flakes

Mix in order with dough hook about 12-15 minutes. Let rise double (1-1 1/2 hrs.) punch down and shape into rolls or 1 loaf. Let rise double again.

Cook at 325 for 30 min (until brown)

or 350 for 25 min.

Makes 1 big loaf of bread or about 15 rolls (you can let the rolls rise in a 9x13 pan).

Overnight Oatmeal

I ate warm oatmeal almost every morning for a while until I got extremely sick of it! I needed a new way of eating oatmeal! I found this on another blog and I love it. It is perfect if you need something quick to grab in the morning on your way out the door. It is cold, but you can warm it up if you want.

The night before mix:

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup light vanilla soymilk (or milk)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 T. raisins

Put in airtight container and put in the fridge. In the morning add some chopped almonds, banana and chia seeds or flax! It is delicious. Tastes like rice pudding!

Get creative and add whatever fruit, nuts, or liquid you want! If you find something that is tasty post it on my comment section!