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Wake-Me-Up Oatmeal Recipe

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This recipe is great for those who are busy and do not have time to make a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of steel cut oats
  • 2/3 cup of chia seeds
  • ¼ cup of maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp of coconut oil
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 cup of raspberries
  • 1 cup of blueberries
  • 5 cups of water

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot the night prior.
  2. Put crock pot on low and allow the oatmeal to cook over-night.
  3. Wake up and the oatmeal will be ready. Mix and serve.

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PB & J Oatmeal in a Cup

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This recipe was adapted from some ideas that my mother – in – law and sister – in – law gave me . . . and I ran with it! This recipe is great for those of you on the go, and needing a breakfast that has protein and complex carbs in it! The recipe does need to be prepared the night before so please keep that in mind, otherwise, enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter/almond butter (or other nut butters)
  • 1 tbsp mom’s (or dad’s) homemade jam
  • 1 cup of mixed berries (I like to use raspberries and blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup of steel cut oats
  • 1/2-1 cup of almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Cover 1/2 cup of oats with water and let soak for approximately 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, drain the oats and put in a travel container or container with lid (I usually use a magic bullet cup).
  3. Add enough almond milk to the cup until the oats are just covered.
  4. Add in the remainder of your ingredients to the cup and cover. Let sit in refrigerator over-night until next morning.
  5. In the morning, simple mix the contents of the cup and enjoy!

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Berry Sunrise Smoothie

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Sunrise smoothiePacked full of antioxidants and nutrients, this smoothie is a great way to start off your day! I use a magic bullet for my smoothies, so the instructions are based on my mixing cup measurements

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Magic Bullet Cup Spinach
  • 1/3 Magic Bullet Cup Orange (cut up)
  • 1/3 Magic Bullet Cup Mixed Berries (I like to use blackberries and blueberries)
  • Almond Milk
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
  • Protein Powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Place all of the fruits and veggies in your mixing cup.
  2. Add enough Almond milk that half of the cup is filled.
  3. Add the remainder of your ingredients.
  4. Mix/Blend, Serve, and Enjoy!

Note: If you add blueberries, it can make your smoothie into a form of a “sorbet” once settled. To reduce the thickness, you may need to add less blueberries and more water or milk.