Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

About 80% of the time, I crave sweet, unhealthy breakfasts… like donuts. And cinnamon rolls.  And Reese’s Puffs.  It’s really hard to pass up these options when I’m rushing around in the morning trying to get ready for work.

But, I’d like to live a while so, I find healthy and quick alternatives.  Obviously this oatmeal doesn’t taste like Reese’s Puffs, but it’s a totally sufficient substitute.  Especially topped with heavy cream… balance, right?

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Ingredients:
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
splash of milk or cream

Directions:
1.  Mix water, quick oats, cocoa powder, and salt in a pot on the stove (or make in the microwave).
2. Cook until you’ve reached a desired consistency, then stir in the honey and vanilla.
3.  Top with peanut butter and cream and mix!

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Back-to-School Breakfast Burrito

Who has time to make a super tedious breakfast when you’re rushing out the door?  Nobody.  But, who still wants a healthy, delicious breakfast?  Me!  It’s possible!  

Whether your time is limited because you’re trying to get your kids ready for school or because you have to get to work on time or both, this breakfast is for you.  It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s healthy!  What more could you ask for? 🙂 You might even laugh at me for posting the recipe because it’s that easy.  

What’s your go-to quick breakfast?

Breakfast Burrito
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

1 (or 2, depending on how hungry you are) egg
1 oz. shredded cheese 
½ an avocado, smashed
1 tomato, cut into slices
1 tortilla
salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
butter

Directions:

1.  Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet on the stove on medium-high heat.  Scramble the egg and cheese together in the skillet.
2.  Place the egg mixture on a plate and place the tortilla in the skillet.  
3.  Layer the avocado, spices, sliced tomato, and egg on top of the tortilla.
4.  Roll the tortilla into a burrito and allow the outside to get golden brown.  Enjoy!