PRE-RUN OATMEAL Ⓥ

I love food that's clean, from the Earth, and provides nutrient-dense properties! My go-to breakfast every single morning before I head out to run, is oatmeal with hemp, ground flaxseed (or chia seeds), and green leaf stevia to sweeten a tad! I enjoy this fabulous goodness about 1 hour before I head out the door.

THE REASONS I LOVE OATMEAL:

• Lower Glycemic Index: the slow-releasing carbs in oatmeal provides me with a sustained energy source while running longer distances.
  
• The protein from the hemp and flaxseed, and the fat in coconut oil slows digestion, which lowers the glycemic index of the meal further.
  
• Coconut oil add a creamy texture. AND because of its medium-chain triglycerides, is quicker to digest than other sources of fat ...still providing long-lasting fuel.
• The hemp and flaxseed give me antioxidants, minerals, fiber and Omega-3s.

HOW I MAKE IT:

The Stuff

• ½ cup organic oats
• 1 ½  to 2 cups water
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp green leaf stevia
• 1 Tbsp hemp protein
• 1 Tbsp superfood. I rotate with : ground flaxseed and chia seeds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

The Steps

1. Add ½ cup oats and 1 ½  cup water in small saucepan on stove. 
   
2. Heat on medium until gently simmering (3 to 4 minutes). Sir frequently. 
   
3. Let sit for 1 minute before finishing preparation.
   
4. Transfer oats to a bowl, and stir in coconut oil, hemp protein, ground flaxseed, green leaf stevia; still well. Add ½ cup almond milk and mix thoroughly.