I’m not the biggest breakfast person, but I’ve learned that what I eat for breakfast (or if I eat breakfast at all) determines how the rest of my morning goes.

I’ve gone through phases where I’ve only had coffee, or I’ve had a coffee and a smoothie every morning. Both kind of left me hungry or didn’t give me energy.

So, I tried oatmeal. I always thought oatmeal was boring, but I messed around with different things I liked and found something I loved.

I’m not a nutritionist or dietitian so there may be ways to make oatmeal that are healthier, but here is my favorite morning oatmeal recipe:

½ cup of Oatmeal, 1 cup of water, heated in microwave for 1.5 minutes

1 scoop of Jif crunchy peanut butter

1 banana, cut into slices

1 handful of raspberries & blueberries

1 dash of cinnamon

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Is there a breakfast you love that gives you energy? Tell me in the comments.