My Favorite Breakfast (At Least Right Now)

 Good day, my friends!

I hope all is well out there!  They are calling for possibly some strong storms in my area this evening, as if we haven't had enough rain lately.  If only I could send some of the rain out west, they sure need it there.

Anywho, today's blog is brought to you by........ Steel Cut Oats.  Up until recently, I had not been a fan of oatmeal.  I would have it once in a blue moon, but never really was fond of it.  I was trying to find ways to have a more filling, protein filled breakfast.  I'm trying to be as vegan as I can, so a breakfast of eggs and bacon was not going to happen.  I was hooked on peanut butter and jelly for a bit, but I would end of feeling like I was starving an hour or so before it was time for lunch.

After doing some research on the World Wide Web, I stumbled upon the traditional oatmeal, but mixing in peanut butter while making it.  Hmmmm, that sounded tasty.  It also called for some chia seeds thrown in, and adding some granola on top.  I'm a texture person, so I liked the idea of adding some crunch to it.   The recipe also recommended using steel cut oats, they're supposed to be better for digestion.

I am not a fan of cooking, so thankfully this only takes about 10 minutes to make enough for 2 breakfasts. I use about a 1/2 cup of quick cook steel cut oats with 2 cups of water.  I add a little bit of maple syrup for the sweetness and add a large scoop of Justin's honey peanut butter.  I add some chia seeds.  After tinkering with the recipe, I now also add some ground flax seeds and a dash of cinnamon.  I bring it to a boil, and then simmer and stir for about another 5 minutes.  Once I turn the heat off, I then add some protein powder.  I still have some leftover whey protein powder that I hate throwing away, so I am using that.  Once that is gone, I have some plant based chocolate protein powder.

After splitting it up into 2 containers, I let it cool for a bit.  Once it has cooled, I then add some berries to it.  I prefer my oatmeal cold, so I put it in the fridge.  The next morning, I'll put it in my lunchbox.  Right before I start work, I'll throw some granola on top.  And there you have it.  A delicious protein packed breakfast.  For the most part, it does keep me full until it's time for lunch.  

What do you like for breakfast?  Do you have a favorite oatmeal recipe?

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