Road to a Healthier & Happier Life: Pro-Oatmeal

You've been hearing this ever since you've been a kid, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!! So a great ratio of carbs and protein is a must and starting off with a great breakfast will not only set the tone for you for the rest of the day, but it will help you to stay full longer and maintain more energy!! Your waistline will also thank you because many studies have shown, that people who eat breakfast have a slimmer waistline. Why? They are less likely to grab a donut at work because of an early sugar crash that's needed to stay awake. So less snacking = less calories = slimmer waistline! GOT IT?!

Here's a great breakfast to start with!! Oatmeal with egg whites!

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 scoop whey protein powder your flavor or choice
2 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk, warmed
1 teaspoon slivered raw almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large hard-boiled eggs, yolks discarded
1 dash sea salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

DIRECTIONS:
1) Bring water to boil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add oats; cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2) Place oatmeal in medium serving bowl. Add protein powder and almond milk; mix well
3) Top with almonds and cinnamon.
4) Season egg whites with salt and cayenne
5) Serve oatmeal with egg whites and raspberries on the side.