"As a kid, I got three meals a day. Oatmeal, miss-a-meal and no meal."
-- Mr. T.
Did you know that oatmeal contains many vitamins, including B6, which is a co-factor that also aids in the production of more serotonin in the brain? Yup, it's true! But, if you ever needed more of a reason for why you should be eating oatmeal, consider this:
according to lifehack.org, "Oatmeal, is a great carbohydrate and protein source, providing calories and energy for energy needs. Oats have been shown in scientific studies to favorably alter metabolism and enhance performance when ingested 45 minutes to 1 hour before exercise of moderate intensity."
I don't know about you, but they seem like good reasons to me! Let's get into the recipe, shall we?
Ingredients:
Oatmeal #1
1/2 cup (45g) - Quick cooking oats
1/2 tsp - Cinnamon
1/2 tbsp - Brown sugar (optional)
Water (just enough to cover oats)
Oatmeal #2 - Apple Cinnamon Raisin
1/2 cup (45g) - Quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups (300g) - Water
1/2 tsp - Cinnamon
1/2 tbsp - Brown sugar
1/2 of an apple (diced)
a handful of raisins
Oatmeal #3 - Peaches and Cream
1/2 cup (45g) - Quick cooking oats
1 - 1 1/4 cups (250g) - Water
1 scoop - Vanilla Whey protein
1/2 cup (120g) - Almond milk
Peach slices (chopped)
Directions:
1. For Oatmeal #1, simply combine all three ingredients in a microwavable bowl.
2. Once combined, add the water and stir to mix everything together.
3. Place the bowl into a microwave for 1 minute.
4. For Oatmeal #2, combine all the ingredients except the water, in a microwavable bowl.
5. Add the water and mix thoroughly.
6. Place in a microwave for 3 minutes.
7. For Oatmeal #3, combine the oats, water and chopped peaches in a microwavable bowl.
8. Place in a microwave for 3 minutes.
9. While the oats are in the microwave, in a protein shake shaker or a cup with a lid, combine the milk and whey protein.
10. When the oats are done, mix in the milk and serve.
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