Make the ULTIMATE Oatmeal in - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Make the ULTIMATE Oatmeal in 3 Easy Steps! 1 Choose 1 GRAIN:Grouts: least processed, longest cooking timeSteel Cut Oats: unrolled oats cut into small piecesRolled Oats: oats that have been steamed, rolled, and driedQuick Cooking Oats: rolled oats that have been cut and rolled into very small piecesInstant Oatmeal: dried and precooked oats2 Choose AT LEAST 1 PROTEINIncludes: Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Greek Yogurt, Protein Powder, Milk or Fortified Milk Alternative3 Choose AT LEAST 1 FRUITIncludes: Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Kiwis, Peaches, Raspberries, Grapefruit, Banana, Cranberries, Figs, Dates, Raisins, Apricots, Pineapple, Mangoes OPTIONAL: SpicesIncludes: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Peppermint Leaves, Cocoa Powder, Lemon Zest, Vanilla, Ginger, Orange ZestOPTIONAL: SweetnessIncludes: Maple Syrup, Agave Syrup, Honey, Molasses, Jam, Stevia, Juice, Splenda PC Black Label Fruit SyrupsOPTIONAL: Other delicious ideas…Includes: Toasted Coconut, Canned Pumpkin, Grated Zucchini, Grated or Pureed Sweet Potato, Unsweetened Applesauce, Flax Seeds, Chia Seeds, Brewed or Instant Coffee Dietitian’s Tip: If you choose to add a sweetener to your oatmeal, limit it to 1 teaspoon per serving. Dietitian’s Tip: Choose fresh fruit more often then dried fruit. Limit dried fruit to 1 tablespoon per serving.

2. Get started with these delicious recipes!Strawberries & Cream½ cup strawberries (chopped), 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp. vanilla extractIsland Dream¼ cup fresh pineapple, 1 tbsp. shredded coconut, ½ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ½ cup coconut milkWarm Apple Pie½ cup chopped apple (cooked), ½ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ¼ tsp. cloves, 2 tbsp. chopped pecansPeanut Butter& Jelly1/3 cup vanilla protein powder, ½ tsp. vanilla extract, 1 tbsp. peanut or almond butter, 1 tbsp. jamSavoury OatsTry something different! 1 poached egg, ½ cup cooked vegetables, 1 tbsp. oregano Add the following ingredients to 1 cup of prepared oats:Peanut Butter Chocolate1 tbsp. peanut butter, 1 tbsp. cocoa powder, ½ cup chocolate-flavoured almond milk; Optional: sweetenerBanana Nut½ mashed banana, 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts, ¼ tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. ground flaxseedCrunchy & Chewy1 tsp. dried cranberries, 1 tsp. raisins, 1 tsp. apricots, 1 tsp. shredded coconut, 1 tbsp. crushed walnuts, 1 tsp. crushed pecans, 1 tsp. ground flaxseedPumpkin Pie3 tbsp. canned pumpkin, 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1 tbsp. chopped pecans; Optional: sweetenerMocha½ cup brewed coffee, 1 tbsp. cocoa powder, 1 tsp. vanilla extract; Optional: Sweetener