Chocolate Peanut Butter & Fruit Bites

I slept 30 minutes past my alarm this morning. I didn't want to get out of bed! I wanted to cuddle back up to my husband and drift back to sleep, but we both had somewhere to be so we rolled out of bed and got ready for the day.

I was craving an omelette, but I was on crunch time so I looked for something I could whip up in 5 minutes or less. 

We had gone grocery shopping the day before and I had discovered Skippy Natural Peanut Butter Spread with Dark  Chocolate. 

Hy-Vee was running a special on Skippy Natural Peanut Butter for 1.98 so we stocked up on 3 different types. What can I say, we're PB fanatics! :D It was actually perfect timing because I was wanting to get something similar to Nutella, but I find it to be too sweet for me.

This is a perfect alternative if you're looking for a natural chocolate spread that contains less sugar. I think it tastes like a Reese's peanut butter cup. It's really good! I think it's my newfound addiction. 

Another discovery I recently made were multigrain waffles I found at Aldi's. $1.29 for a 10 pack and 140 calories, 3g of fat for 2 waffles. I was hesitant to try them at first but I love them! Nothing beats homemade waffles, but when I'm looking for something to eat on-the-go, these come pretty close. And I can never turn down healthier options. :)

For this quick & healthy recipe, you'll need:

- Waffle 

- I tbsp of Skippy Natural PB with Dark Chocolate (or your favorite chocolate spread)

- Banana slices

- Blueberries

Toast waffle until desired warmth and crispness is reached. Cut waffle into four pieces. Spread on chocolate spread, add  banana slices and top with blueberries. Drizzle with honey if desired and enjoy! 

Honey Banana Nut Oatmeal

Breakfast is crucial for my life. I don't think I've ever gone a day without eating breakfast, unless I've slept in past 11 or noon but that rarely happens to a married college student. 

I'm the type to roll out of bed and head to the kitchen first thing in the morning. I'll make coffee (just as crucial as breakfast), then try to decide what sounds good. I try to keep my options varied, but I can also eat the same meal for weeks, even months straight. 

I know not everyone is like this. My husband is unpredictable when it comes to breakfast. Some days he'll eat with me, other days he waits until it's almost time to leave for school and he'll grab something to-go like a fruit or granola bar. Other times he won't eat 'till lunch time and I find that crazy! If I had to wait that long, I'd probably die.

I've always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I did some research on the web and here's a few things I found on why this is so:

- Keeps you in a good mood

- Helps regulate blood sugar levels 

- Keeps you from overeating at later meals

- Boosts your metabolism

- Improves memory 

- Weight control can be difficult to maintain if breakfast is skipped 

With that being said, I wanted to share with you all what I had for breakfast this morning. :) 

Honey Banana Nut Oatmeal

1/2 c. quick oats 

1/2 c. almond milk

1 tsp. honey 

2 tsp. walnuts

1 ripe banana

1. Pour oats and almond milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Follow the instructions on the quick oats container for microwave times. I usually heat mine for 1 min 45 sec.

2. Stir oatmeal after it's been heated to ensure that the cooked oats and milk have been mixed thoroughly. Add honey. Stir again. 

3. Add banana in slices and walnuts. Garnish with brown sugar if desired and enjoy! 

I'll be posting more breakfast options that are quick, healthy and tasty! :)