There's a lot of talk online about how oatmeal is "bad" for you…
"It spikes your blood sugar".
"It's not filling".
"It's unhealthy".
But here's the truth:
It all depends on the kind of oats you buy, how you prepare them, and what you pair them with.
For example...
I skip Quaker Oats (they tested positive for glyphosate – the active ingredient in cancer-causing Roundup).
But I do love certified organic, sprouted oats that are glyphosate-free – like the One Degree brand.
And when you prepare them right (steel-cut oats + protein + healthy fats), they're blood sugar-friendly, fiber-packed, and totally satisfying.
Let me introduce you to my family's go-to breakfast for busy mornings...
"Set It and Forget It" Slow Cooker Oats
At night, I throw a batch of organic steel cut oats in my 2.3 Quart slow cooker. It takes under a minute.
- Place the oats and 4 ½ cups filtered water in your slow cooker.
- Turn the heat to low and cook for at least 8 hours or overnight.
By morning? Hot, creamy oats are ready to eat.
Just top with nut butter, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, berries, coconut milk… and if I want extra protein, I mix in a scoop of Truvani Whey Protein.
It's really important to use a non-toxic slow cooker to make this.
I partnered with my favorite slow cooker brand - 360 Cookware - so I could offer you a deep discount:
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Here's another quick breakfast option my family loves on busy mornings...
On-the-Go Protein Oats
When I used to travel nonstop for work, I lived off these.
- Place ½ cup quick oats + ½ scoop Truvani Whey Protein (choose chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate peanut butter or unflavored!) + ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon + ¼ cup dried fruit of choice + 1 pinch sea salt in a to-go jar and shake to combine.
- When you're ready to eat, pour 1 cup of hot water in the jar and let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
Breakfast doesn't have to be stressful—or toxic.
You've got options.
Delicious ones.
Xo,
Vani
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