Over the weekend, I spent the night at my in law’s house. In the morning, everyone did their own thing for breakfast (since we all had different plans for the day), so I whipped up a big bowl of oatmeal with a few key ingredients to amp-up its nutritional profile, including fat free milk, an egg, and cereal. I added some cinnamon and vanilla extract for some added flavor.
In the mix:
- Quaker Old Fashioned Oats (NuVal score: 57)
- Kashi Go Lean Crunch (NuVal score: 36)
- Hood Fat Free Milk (NuVal score: 100)
- Eggs (NuVal score: 33)
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
I added everything to a pot (yep, even the egg!) and cooked it on the stovetop until the oatmeal started to thicken.
Breakfast is served! I ate my delicious, nutritious, and satisfying oatmeal with a cup of coffee with steamed milk. (I swear, you couldn’t taste the egg mixed in!)
What trade-ups have you made with your breakfasts lately?
Trading Up Downtown Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s giveaway! Here’s your winner: 46!
46. Lela
I love grinding up oats and using them in place of part of the flour. Gives a great texture!
Congrats, Lena! Please email me at thaupert@nuval.com with your full name and mailing address to claim your prize!
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