BREAKFAST TIME!

Breakfast is a great way to jump start your metabolism, which helps you burn calories through out your day. There are many other health benefits to eating breakfast. Some include:

• Decreased appetite
• Prevent type 2 diabetes
• Increased weight loss
• Improved memory

Obviously, what you eat plays a role in your benefit outcome. When making your breakfast selection, try to eat whole foods that are full of nutrients. Examples include:

• Eggs
• Yogurt
• Oatmeal
• Whole fruit
• Whole wheat toast

If time is a factor in your avoidance, try easy grab-and-go foods, for convenience  This recipe is one of my families favorites. Quick, nutritious and cheap, give them a try!

To-go Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:
2 large Eggs
1/4 c Canola Oil
1 c Brown Sugar
1/2 c Applesauce
1 1/2 c Skim milk
2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Salt
1 TBL Cinnamon
3 c Old fashioned oats
2 tsp Baking powder
optional: your favorite toppings
(suggestions: fruit, nuts, chocolate chips)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper or foil liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs oil and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add the applause, milk, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the oats and baking powder.
3. Fill the muffin tin with 1/4 cup of the oat mixture in each muffin cup. Add your favorite toppings. Push the toppings down into the oat mixture with a spoon.
4. Bake for 30 min. Let cool for 5 min before eating. Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer term storage.