Hi guys! How are ya? Hope you’re having a lovely morning <3
Since I’ve been feasting on b-fast cookie dough cereal for a few weeks now, I thought it would be fun to do a how-to post similar to the original breakfast cookie post 
There are two versions: Original and Raw
For the original version:
1. In a bowl, add 1/3-1/2 C oats, 1/2 scoop protein powder of choice (Sun Warrior is my fave), cinnamon, pinch of sea salt, a lil vanilla extract and some Stevia or sweetener of choice
2. Mix well to combine. Add 1-2 T of your favorite nut butter and using a spoon, break up and stir until mixture resembles crumbly cookie dough.
3. Top with at least 1 C milk of choice, and then add fun toppings. Get crazy
I love goji berries, cacao nibs, banana, peaches, strawberries… the possibilities are endless.
4. Feast
For the raw version:
1. In a bowl, soak 1/3-1/2 C oat groats (available in the bulk section of most health food stores) overnight.
2. Drain and rinse the groats, then add them to a small food processor. Pulse to break up the oat groats a bit. Add 1/2 scoop protein powder (Sun Warrior will keep the “raw” integrity of the oats), 1-2 T raw nut butter, cinnamon, pinch of sea salt and a little sweetener if you’d like. Pulse to combine.
Mixture will be crumbly:
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add 1 C fresh nut milk (love almond milk) and toppings of choice.
4. Feast
So there ya go! Please let me know if any of ya’ll try it It’s a perfect breakfast choice for Summer, but I can definitely see myself getting into hot oats again when the weather changes.
I’m off to do some yoga and then get back to the packing/moving beast.
See ya later today with a post on fall change/resolutions and a re-visit to the ol’ inspiration board.
xoxo,
Gina
Something to do: Last day for the Sun Warrior promo! The price is the best on the internet- $35 for a container (which is usually about $50), 2 containers for $65. *Click here* to get yo warrior on
Something to think:
“People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong…Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
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hey girl,
thank you so much for reading my blog and i’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this. i definitely recommend seeking help from a local rd or specialist in your area to see if they can help you overcome the emotional side of your dilemma. i’m proud of you for realizing that something is wrong and that you want to take steps to take care of your health and your body. i think the easier you are on yourself, the easier it will be for you to find a balance that helps you achieve your goals while allowing you to enjoy the things you love.
sending the best wishes to you. show yourself love and patience- you deserve kindness from yourself <3
xoxo
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