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I love starting these cold mornings with a hearty bowl of oats. I can't think of a better way to start the day! The best thing about making oatmeal is that you can add a variety of yummies customized your likes. My favorite, you ask?? Well, let me tell you!

1 cup water

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1 whole egg

2 egg whites

2 Tablespoons of milled Flax Seed (pictured in the middle, between oats and sugar)

6 crushed roasted almonds

1 tsp Demerara Sugar (pictured on bottom)

sprinkle of cinnamon and cloves

Boil water, then add oats, flax, cinnamon and cloves. Cook 1-2 minutes until oats are halfway cooked. Add lightly beaten egg mixture, while stiring continuously. Cook until oats and eggs are cooked through, ~2-3 minutes. Top with almonds and sugar. Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Oats:  By now we all know the great benefits of oats in our diets. Oats are a perfect ratio of soluble (dissolves/absorbs water) and insoluble fiber (keeps its form in water).  These fibers decrease cholesterol by binding bile acids converting more cholesterol into bile. This complex carb is also contains healthy essential fatty acids, and is host to many vitamins and minerals including iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and Vitamin E.  Good Stuff!

Flax Seed. Did you mention that I said, milled flax seed?? The reason why is that this seed is not easily digested so buying it in it ground form, or grinding it yourself is the only way to reap its full benefits. About 40% of the seeds calories comes from fat. This plant fat is known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). This essential fat (needed from the diet) has many healing properties such as; reducing triglyceride values, reducing blood pressure and reducing inflammatory response. Also a great source of fiber and packs a nice amount of protein into its 2 tablespoon serving!