Everyday Breakfast

My Breakfast. For the past 4 years.

I know, I know... eating the same thing for the past 4 years? Sounds crazy, BUT somehow I have yet to become bored of it. I think because the main ingredients are so versatile, they allow me to throw in whatever I feel at the time to spice it up a bit. 

Here are the basics. I do sometimes just stick to the basics too... those satisfy me just as much.

Every morning always includes:

A BOLD Keurig coffee pod.  I found this organic bold coffee on Amazon for a great deal. Tastes just like a Starbucks bold.

I like the froth on the top.

Next, is of course, an apple.

My favorite apples include: Braeburn, Pink Lady, and Fuji.

This one's a Cortland.

Usually when I'm at school I eat it whole. The seeds and all! The kids always intensely watch me eat an apple.  They love knowing their teacher eats like them too. Such curious little monsters.

When I have time, I slice it up with some cinnamon.

Or at night for dessert... I like taking a small apple cut up into bites, popped in the microwave with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.

Next on my everyday breakfast list is my protein.

Eggs!

I like the scrambled whites. I skip the yolks because of the cholesterol content.  They taste the same to me whether they're white or yellow... so why not just skip it.

Don't forget to add the Ketchup!!

Last on my breakfast list, my favorite. OATMEAL!
I've been really into the Country Choice Organic Multigrain.  It cooks up SO fluffy with many different textures!  With that, I also add some oat bran.  This thickens the oats quite a bit and creates a creamy texture without adding any dairy.

And all together!
My breakfast that keeps me going until lunchtime!

Sorry for the lack of beautiful picture...my camera was running low on battery- had to snap it quickly!

Someday I would love to make a "tribute page" to oatmeal just like this blog does. She has over 100 creative ideas to make her oatmeal interesting. This is by far my favorite food blog. She cooks and eats the way I do. :)

Happy breakfast!!!!

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

This recipe is very simple and way too delicious.  I stopped and looked for a jar of fig preserves, but instead settled for some strawberry preserves.  I like this recipe because it uses what you have around the kitchen, bakes fast, and doesn't make a huge mess in the kitchen.







Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup rolled oats (I used 5 grain)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup strawberry preserves (or any other flavor you might like)

Preheat oven to 350.

Line an 8×8 baking dish with foil and lightly grease.

Put everything together in one bowl except the preserves. I used my hands to crumble the mixture. Get rid of all the large butter chunks.

Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Spoon on the preserves. Room temperature preserves spread easier, if it's cold...just pop it in the micro for a bit.

 

Spread to within 1/4 inch of the edge.

Lightly press the remaining crust mixture over the top of the strawberries.
 

 

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.

   

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