Easy Breakfast Oatmeal Recipe

As many of you know, breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day; it provides you with fuel to jump start your morning. Today, I enjoyed one of my favorite breakfast treats, oatmeal! Are you thinking oatmeal sounds like the least exciting breakfast? Well, it’s all in the way you “dress” your food, and I like to dress for success. Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of organic rolled oats
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
1 small, thinly sliced Anjou pear (be sure to remove the core with the seeds)
A handful of raw sliced almonds
Sprinkles of cinnamon

Note: You can also add blueberries or raspberries to add color and variety

Directions:

Boil water on the stove , and stir in oats, maple syrup and cinnamon.
Cook about 1 minute over medium heat; stir occasionally.
Scoop oatmeal in a bowl and “dress” with pear and almond slices.
Sit down at the table without your TV on or your smartphone in hand, and slowly enjoy your delicious, warming breakfast treat!

This quick recipe is filled with fiber, anti-oxidants and Vitamin C, among many more nutrients. Additionally, it will provide you with long lasting energy that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

What are some of your favorite breakfast recipes? Post your comments below.