Dessert for breakfast, sign me up!

Ever since my son was born I’ve been sharing my oatmeal bowls on social media and you all have been loving them {turns out oatmeal is incredible for keeping your breastmilk supply up}!

I get countless messages about the type of oats I use {One Degree Organics is my favorite} and what I put in my oats to create a balanced breakfast bowl.

I have always been a big breakfast fan, and honestly I could eat breakfast any meal of the day!

Regardless of what I have for breakfast I always make sure it has a solid balance of healthy fats, protein and fiber to keep me fueled up for the day ahead {new mom life is non-stop}. I drink my greens as part of my morning routine, so I don’t worry about having any veggies with my breakfast.

• Side note… did you know that fiber helps to offset the total carbohydrates in a dish? Say there are 40 grams of carbs and 20 grams of fiber per serving, you will end up with only 20 net carbs! Pretty neat, huh!

Okay, let’s dive into my current favorite oatmeal bowl {I actually just finished it as I’m writing this}.

Blueberry Protein Oatmeal Bowl

Ingredients:

One Degree Sprouted Quinoa Hemp Instant Oatmeal

Malk Almond Milk

Organic Blueberries (frozen is okay too!)

Organic Almond Butter

Vital Protein Collagen

Directions:

Bring 1/2 cup of almond milk to a boil on the stove, add approximately 1/3 cup of oats and stir.

Turn heat off and add 2 scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen, stir everything together.

Cover and let it sit for 2 minutes.

Add blueberries to the oat mixture and stir, let everything sit together for an additional minute.

Pour into a bowl and add a scoop of almond butter!

Enjoy!

This breakfast bowl is packed with 30 grams of protein to help fuel the day ahead!

Feed a Family of 4 for Under $10 ...

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about how I was going to make organic food accessible for everyone. I’m determined to show you that it is possible to feed your family real whole organic foods and stay on budget. 

I am excited to share the first recipe with all of you today!!

Grocery Shopping List…

Organic Almond Milk $2.57 per 32 oz (Pacific Foods Brand)

Organic Chia Seeds $2.77 per 4 oz (Green Wise Brand)

Organic Blueberries $3.49 per 6 oz (Driscoll Brand)

Total = $8.83 >> That’s $1.17 under budget!!!

This recipe is high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants! Learn more about the benefits of chia seeds here!

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

Organic Almond Milk (2 Cup) >> 2 cups left

Organic Chia Seeds (1/2 Cup) 

Organic Blueberries (6 oz) 

Directions:

In a medium bowl, gently whisk the almond milk and chia seeds together, let stand for 30 minutes. 

Stir again to evenly distribute the seeds if they have settled. Pour into 4 separate ramekins, cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, evenly distribute blueberries on top of pudding.

Morning Oatmeal Recipe

As the weather cools off I find myself craving oatmeal most mornings now. Even though I am in South Florida, and my idea of “cooling off” is probably very different than yours. We are no longer seeing high 80’s daily, and I take this as a win. Fall is finally arrived. Bring on the chunky sweaters and the oatmeal, I’m here for it.

Lately I have been loving this new blended oatmeal from Trader Joe’s that is gluten free. It’s packed with oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, quinoa, and amaranth. This high fiber and high protein blend is loaded with nutrients and is super anti-inflammatory, I can’t think of a better way to start the day!

I have always blended my oatmeal with almond milk vs water, seems creamier and heartier to me. My favorite almond milk to use is MALK, it’s super clean and has minimal ingredients. If you aren’t going to make it yourself, this is the next best thing.

I love topping my oatmeal with fresh berries, cinnamon and pumpkin seeds for added nutrients and a crunch factor!

The high fiber and high protein in this recipe keep me full for hours, and the cinnamon keeps my blood sugar levels steady. This is an excellent way to start the day!

Has oatmeal season arrived at your house?? What are your favorite toppings?