Happy Fourth of July! While you might have been expecting a red, white, and blue smoothie bowl today, I wanted to take this opportunity to post about what could be my new absolute favorite breakfast. It’s so good, so packed with nutrients, that I decided to dub it ROats, or RunningBySix Oats. It’s the perfect way to start off your day

The Recipe

In the Oatmeal:

• 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• Water to cover the oats by about 1/4 inch (about 3/4 – 1 cup)
• 1/2 tsp ground flaxseed
• 1/2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 tsp vanilla
• 1 scoop Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder in Vanilla (or your powder of choice)

Put the above ingredients in a bowl (feel free to modify quantities to suit your taste), stir with a spoon, and put in the microwave for 90 seconds. Remove, stir again, and add a splash (or more) of almond milk until you reach the desired consistency. Now go to town with the toppings.

To Top:

• 3 strawberries, cut into sixths
• 1/3 banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1/2 peach, cut into pieces
• Sprinkle of cinnamon

Why It’s Good:

• Fiber from the oats helps prevent rapid blood sugar spikes, preventing energy surges and crashes. This helps you to feel full and energized all day.
• Protein from the powder also contributes to satiety, helping you avoid that 11am coffee shop snack.
• Healthy fats and omega-3s from the chia and flax help promote good brain function and may even reduce pain.
• Blueberries are full of antioxidants, specifically flavonoids which have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties as well as helping regulate cell function.¹
• Cinnamon also has antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties and can help lower blood pressure.

Now settle in, grab a spoon, and enjoy! I guarantee you’ll finish your bowl fueled without feeling too full. Go forth and take on the day!

Make one for yourself? Snap a pic and tag us on Instagram @runningbysix. Show us how you ROat-oll!

Sources:

1. Panche, A N, et al. Flavonoids: an Overview. 29 Dec. 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465813/.