What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Clean Eating: Oatmeal Options! Some people tell me if they eat breakfast, they end up nibbling and snacking all day long. These same people tell me when they skip breakfast, they keep their diet in check. Who’s correct? Is it mind over matter? Studies show that skipping meals can be a trigger for migraines. Others show metabolism irregularities associated with hair loss and, ironically, unexpectedly weight gain can result from unstable choices. Now I don’t know about all that. I do know that maintaining a routine seems to reap optimum results for me. I’ve read that eating oatmeal regularly seems to prevent obesity and weight gain. Could it be due to the feeling of “sticking to your ribs”, so to speak? Makes sense to me.
OATMEAL OPTIONS
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole grain oats
1 cup skim milk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic reduction
1 tablespoon pecans, chopped
Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions:
Combine whole grain oats, skim milk, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir well. Microwave on High 1 1/2-2 minutes. Stir. Sprinkle on brown sugar. Drizzle with balsamic reduction sauce. Add chopped pecans. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.
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We have oatmeal several times a week, so satisfying and tasty. Haven’t drizzled it with balsamic!
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Something new to try, that’s for sure. 🥣🍃🫐🍑
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What a lovely option for oatmeal.
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Gotta keep it interesting. Amirite? 😜🥣🍃🫐🍑
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Every other day around here . Love oatmeal but prefer Irish grain over night in buttermilk…just a splash.
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Overnight Oats are so easy and tasty! 😋🍂
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I was just looking at different ways I could twist oatmeal too! … Thanks… && Yes studies do show it eats belly fat… it’s actually one of the foods which makes you fill fulfilled is why I like the oats!
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Exactly. Eggs have the same effect on me.
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Balsamic reduction on oatmeal?- Brilliant! 🙂
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It works. Of course, I make my own. 😜
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Why am I not surprised? 🙂
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Hehehe. 🤣
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We eat porridge every other day and I make it the night before with water. Cooked in the morning and served with a little golden syrup or maple syrup and a splash of oat milk. Yum yum. I’m looking forward to tomorrow morning 😋😋😘
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Sounds like a bowlful of YUM to me. Comfort food is like that. 🧡🥣🍃🫐🍑
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