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MyOatmeal Review

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A few months ago I came across MyOatmeal when I was perusing Instagram. There was my coach, Brandan Fokken holding up 2 bags of, what he called “the best oatmeal out here”. So, being the oatmeal connoisseur that I am, I had to try this stuff. I had no idea what it was, but when I logged onto their website I HAD TO HAVE IT! The first thing I saw on their site was “22 Billion combinations of healthy Oatmeal.” WHAT? This place makes different kind of flavored oatmeal? Um, yes please! So I clicked the Build Your Bland tab and was in awe at all of the choices. First you pick the size of bag you want type of non-GMO oatmeal you would like. You can pick from instant, rolled, whole, signature smash blend or gluten free. gluten free. From there you create your masterpiece. Add your flavor or flavors, fruit, nuts/seed and sweetener. Seriously – the choices are endless!  I created 4 blends:

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Peanut Butter (gluten free oats, peanut butter flavoring, PB Lean, ground flax and stevia

Banana Bread and Brown Sugar (gluten free oats, banana bread flavoring, brown sugar flavoring, banana chips and stevia)

Oh, la, la (gluten free oats, gingerbread flavoring, ground flax and stevia)

Tera’s CinnaOATmeal (gluten free oats, cinnamon roll flavoring, ground flax and stevia)

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When I got my bags in the mail, I ripped them open and got busy making!!!! I seriously made each flavor and did taste tests . I couldn’t believe how good EACH ONE of these oatmeal blends were. Each one tasted exactly how I created them to taste. I kind of thought that they would have that chemical “oatmeal in a packet” taste, but not at all.  I could tell that they used quality products and the hand-made blends were mixed with pride and care. Thanks MyOatmeal  for making such a great product that is not only great tasting, but is great for the body and soul!

Now for the awesome part! Visit MyOatmeal.com and use the discount code healthy15 to get 15% off of your order!

Tera’s Oatmeal Bakes
1/3-1/2 c MyOatmeal (I used the banana bread and brown sugar blend)
3/4 egg whites or egg subsitute
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t baking powder
1/4-1/2 banana
 Blend all ingredients and pour into mini loaf tin. Bake at 350 for 60 minutes.  Top with MyOatmeal PB Lean in your favorite flavor.

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Vanilla “Cup” Cake with Berry Glaze

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Who doesn’t love cupcakes?

Honey Boo Boo hits the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

Just the word cupcake makes me weak in the knees!  But, in order to stay on track with your goals, you can splurge every now and then with the real deal or you can have this high protein, clean version without the fear of veering off track and going into a full out binge.

Honey Boo Boo hits the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, make this guilt free treat for you and your Valentine. Healthy Heart – Healthy Love!

1 egg or equivalent of one egg of egg substitute
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp oat flour*
1 Tbsp vanilla whey protein powder (I use Myofusion Probiotic Delicious Vanilla)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Mix all ingredients and pour into a coffee mug and microwave for about 1 minute. Push on the top of the cake and if it springs back its done.

Berry Glaze:
1/4 cup plain non fat Chobani yogurt
3-4 Tbsp frozen berries
1 Tbsp vanilla whey protein powder (optional)

Blend in magic bullet blender until smooth and pour over the top of your cup cake.

*To make oat flour, pour 1/2 to 1 cup of oats into a blender. Blend on the pulse setting until the oats have a flour consistency. Use what you need for the recipe and store the rest in an air tight container for later recipes.

Oatmeal Breakfast Loaf

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These loaves are a great “On The Go Breakfast” that is nutritious, filling and best of all EASY!!!!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 – 1/2 c. dry oatmeal
  • 5 egg whites OR 3/4 c. egg white substitute
  • 1/2 ripe banana, cubed (or 1/4 c. fruit of your choice)
  • 1 t. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together and bake in small muffin tin at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

Makes 1 serving.

I bake 7 of these little gems up every Sunday so I have enough for the week. I just pop one in the microwave every morning and BAM – instant breakfast. What a great grab and go meal! These oatmeal breakfast bars eliminate the “I don’t have time for breakfast” excuse. Start your morning off right with a healthy meal and you’ll be less likely to binge later in the day.

Oatmeal Bake Bars

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I am a creature of habit and EVERY morning I have the same meal. Oatmeal, egg whites and flax meal mixed together in a bowl. Gross looking, yes. Gross tasting, no. But, this creature of habit can only take the same meal over and over again until I want to yack. Enter the Oatmeal Bake Bars. This is one of the greatest recipes that I have EVER tried. Kudos to the Sweaty Betties for this awesome little nugget of PURE goodness. I made the Banana and Walnut version, but I can’t wait to try the others.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. Old Fashioned Oats (not Quick Cooking)
  • 4 scoops vanilla whey/20+ grams of protein per scoop (I used 8 scoops of PLAIN Tera’s Whey which equaled out to 80 g. of protein total)
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 2 t cinnamon
  • 4 egg whites or 1/2 c. liquid egg whites
  • 1 1/2 c. water (or almond milk)
  • 3/4 c. Pumpkin or NO sugar applesauce
  • 4-6 packets of Truvia or Splenda *OPTIONAL

OPTIONS FOR TYPES OF BARS

  • Apples and Pecans ( 1 whole apple sliced, 1/4 c. pecans chopped)
  • Bananas and Walnuts (1 whole banana sliced, 1/4 c. walnuts chopped)
  • Coconut and Almond (1/2 c. shredded coconut, 1/4 c. almonds chopped)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix wet ingredients together – except fruit, nuts or coconut. Mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Spray 8 x 13 cake pan with EVOO. Mix wet & dry ingredients together. Add nuts, half of coconut or fruit. ***If doing banana, line the pan with banana slices. Pour mixture into pan and top with shredded coconut or extra apple slices. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until a knife/toothpick comes out clean..

Serving Size: 1/4 of pan  Total Servings: 4
Per Bar: 0.5-2 g. fat, 29 g. carbs, 33 g protein, 3 g. sugar

Healthy White Chicken Chili

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I got this amazing recipe from a client. I made it this weekend and it was a great way to warm up after a “chili” day!

 

1 tablespoon EVOO

1 1/2 cups chopped onion (I used 1 small onion cause I’m not a huge onion fan)

2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I used 1/4 t and it was a bit much)

2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed

1 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 cups shredded cooked skinless turkey, or chicken

 

Heat oil in a large pot oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chiles, oregano, cumin & cayenne. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Add turkey (or chicken); cook for 5 minutes more. Serve.

Apple Cider Vineger Challenge Day 1

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The other day I was reading the latest post on Tosca Reno’s blog. For those of you who don’t know who she is – Tosca Reno is the creator of the Eat Clean Diet and one of the most motivational and knowledgeable women in the health and fitness world. At age 40 she turned her life completely around. She went from unhealthy to a fitness competitor and she did it in THE smart way – through a healthy diet and exercise. In one word – AMAZING! Anywho, she was talking about Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and the benefits that she has seen and felt since she started drinking it. I thought, SERIOUSLY? She drinks that stuff…no way I would ever drink that smelly stuff. THEN I saw the picture of her abs. After throwing a temper tantrum and screaming at my laptop about how she photoshopped the hell out of the picture because NO WAY does anyone have abs that great (I was having a really bad Monday – sorry Tosca. I know those are your incredible abs and you have worked very hard for them), I sat back down and finished reading the article. Tosca was talking about how, after eating, she occasionally would feel discomfort and bloating for no reason. So after being frustrated with this feeling she did some research and found out that drinking Raw Apple Cider Vinegar helped with this feeling and also gave her flatter abs. Below is a portion of her blog entry which explains the hows and whys:

Many of us in North America are under the false belief that we have too much stomach acid and pop Tums and other acid reducing supplements.  The truth is most of us DO NOT have enough stomach acid and this is where so much tummy trouble begins including carrying extra inches around your waist.

Other wonderful additional benefits happen when you add raw apple cider vinegar to your eating habits.  Here is a short list:

You are better able to digest your food,which  means you get more nutrients from your food

ACV contains potassium, pectin and calcium

ACV improves bowel workings

ACV slows down the digestion of starch which breaks down into sugar and helps to buffer the otherwise sharp rise in blood sugar after a meal

ACV helps to maintain healthy pH levels

Works as a detox

Helps body break down fats into a readily usable state rather than storing them

Make sure to purchase a good quality organic version of raw apple cider vinegar like Braggs.  It should have a cloudy film at the bottom of the bottle.  This is called “the mother” and is loaded with healthy bacteria and other nutrients.

Many of you who know me, know that I have Celiac Disease – a severe intolerance to gluten. One of the main side effects of CD is bloating and intestinal discomfort, which I seem to have most of the time. So, if Tosca said it worked for her, I was hoping that it would help me. So off to the store I went and I bought myself a bottle of Braggs RACV.

Today is Day 1 of my self challenge to see if this stuff really works. I read the label and decided that since drinking it in a quick, straight shot wasn’t an option (drinking undiluted ACV can cause enamel erosion), I’d try the Bragg’s ACV Drink recipe – 8 oz water, 2 t. ACV and a little sweetener (I used blue agave nectar). Mix, Measure, Pour and this is what I had.

 

Not pretty and it smelled awful. The taste was even worse, but I got it down the hatch. After I drank it, memories of elementary dares came flooding back to me. I almost completely forgot about the times I was dared to drink a jar of pickle juice. That is one memory I was not happy to have back.

So, the challenge is on it’s way and I’ll be updating soon to let you knwo how it’s going.

For anyone reading this who has suggestions on how to make this process a little better tasting, PLEASE feel free to comment.

Shake It Baby!

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Tis the season for fresh berries! This weekend my family and I spent some time out in the woods picking blackberries. We got a little carried away and now I have 3 ice cream buckets full of the most beautiful and ripe blackberries that I have ever seen.  This morning I threw a hand full in my protein shake and WOW! I almost felt guilty because something that good couldn’t be healthy! It was a great way to start the day.

Blackberry Power Shake

3/4 c. Skim Milk

1/2 c. Activia Vanilla Yogurt

1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

1/2 c. Blackberries

Calories: 287 / Fat: 4 g. / Carbs: 48 g. / Protein: 18 g

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