Oats & Kiwi with Greek Yogurt

Breakfast was kind of small the other day, but I made sure every nutrient counted!

*Wheat Germ is an excellent source of folic acid, as well as iron and zinc.

*Flax seed is an good source of omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, manganese and magnesium.

*Oats are heart healthy and contains soluble fiber. 

*The non-fat Greek yogurt is a good source of protein.

*Kiwi are a good source of fiber, folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E.

More about Kiwis: http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/superfoods/sf_kiwi.php

Chia seeds would be a great addition to this as well, but I did not have any on hand. 

Oats & Kiws with Greek Yogurt:

Mix in a cereal size bowl:

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

2 Tbsp Wheat Germ

2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seed

1 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Top with:

1 Kiwi, peeled and chopped

1 container Trader Joe's non-fat Honey Greek Yogurt

Oat & Flax Protein Muffins

I adopted this recipe from Peanut Butter Finger's blog recipe for Chewy Granola Bar Bites!
Link: http://www.pbfingers.com/2011/06/29/chewy-granola-bar-bites/

They turned out great, and were delicious warmed up with some organic strawberry jam, or even by themselves.


Oat & Flax Protein Muffins:
 Mix together:
2 cups oats
2 tbsp cinnamon
4 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp wheat germ
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Mix in separate bowl:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 egg whites

Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously

Spray muffin tins, evenly divide batter into 12 muffin tins

325 degree preheated oven for 12 minutes

They were a little dense, but I still enjoyed them a lot. I stored them in an air tight container and they lasted for quite a few days. I want to try these next time by adding some chopped up apples and apple sauce to add some moisture to them.