This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, but all opinions are my own.
And just like that, we’re in the final month of the year! It’s an exciting month, between the rush of the holidays and the anticipation of the new year. It tends to get a little chaotic during this season, so it’s not surprising when some of the more common nutrition concerns I hear now involve maintaining healthy habits during the holidays.
Because our individual goals often vary and sometimes conditions are just out of our control, one of the best things to do when things shift out of routine is to maintain a flexible mindset. No matter what your goals may be, changes eventually will come over time when you are consistent. For example, making even one simple choice that’s right for you can be all you need to prevent burnout from stress. Sometimes it just takes one thing – like taking an extra rest day or unplugging from media for a while. And good habits like consistently choosing a nutritious, satisfying breakfast will you help you stay on track without unnecessary stress about other food choices, no matter what season you are in. If you need a little extra inspiration, I loved how Rosario Dawson puts it in these videos she created in partnership with Quaker – small steps can truly make an impact.
And if you’re in need of a new savory breakfast idea, say hello to this Everything Bagel Baked Oatmeal, made with Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats! Not only are oats a good source of fiber, but they also provide us with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B1, magnesium, and phosphorous that our bodies need. Whole grains, like oats, break down and absorb slowly into the body. This is beneficial because the more slowly food is absorbed, the longer it provides energy.
Leave a comment below if you end up trying this recipe out or feel free to tag me on Instagram at @nutritionhappens – I’d love to hear what you think!
- 4 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds + 6 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (mix of white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Microgreens for garnish
- Serve with poached eggs (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9-inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk the chia seeds and water until it forms a thick paste (around 3 minutes). Let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats, baking powder, and everything bagel seasoning mix.
- Add the milk and chia paste until well-combined.
- Pour the oat mixture into prepared baking pan. Add additional seasoning on top as desired.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the oats are firm and golden brown on top.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with avocado, microgreens and eggs as desired.
