You know…oatmeal doesn’t have to be gross.
Seriously!
Aside from the many health benefits of oatmeal there are also some serious money saving opportunities!
Did you know?
That means you need to eat two bowls of Cheerios to equal the health benefits of one bowl of oatmeal, which also means it will cost you TWICE as much to eat Cheerios than a bowl of oatmeal!
5 Reasons You Should Love Oatmeal!
- They are nutritious. They are a great source of carbs and fiber and are loaded with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds.
- Oats reduce blood sugar and insulin response.
- Oats can also lower cholesterol levels and protect LDL cholesterol from damage.
- Oats can improve blood sugar control.
- Oatmeal is is very filling and can help you lose weight! Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber. Beta-glucan partially dissolves in water and forms a thick, gel-like solution in the gut. I guess that’s why you can say, oatmeal sticks with you!
WARNING: Don’t get ripped off!
Oatmeal can save you money…but only if you don’t needlessly overspend for it! Case and point:
If you’re looking to save money (isn’t that all of us?!), know that you will always get the best deal at the Family Home Storage Center (formerly the LDS Cannery). You can see what items are available for you to purchase HERE.
How to Make Oatmeal DELICIOUS to You!
So now that the mornings are cold, it’s time to love oatmeal again…not just it’s numerous health benefits but also how delicious it can be for your family! Of course there are a few tricks up our sleeves to help you turn oatmeal from drab to fab!
First Things, First…
First we need to start off with the basic recipe for turning slimy oatmeal into creamy, delicious oatmeal your family will love and be sure to watch the bonus video of how to mix it!.
Deliciously Creamy Oatmeal
November 20, 2016
Think oatmeal is gross? Think again! This oatmeal is creamy, just a little bit sweet and incredibly delicious. Oatmeal is a great way to save money and stay full in the morning! Make the simple swap of eating oatmeal instead of Cheerios and you'll save some serious bucks.
Directions
1Bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2Increase or decrease water for thinner or thicker oatmeal.
3Combine powdered milk and sugar and to oatmeal. Stir well.
Now for the 6 Sensational Oatmeal Toppings to Indulge your Adult Side
The amazing thing you’ll love about these oatmeal toppings is that they are easily done with food storage ingredients. Oatmeal is like vanilla ice cream…stick with me here, I’m serious….it provides a great base to add anything to like: fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruit, canned fruit, spices, syrups and it creates a totally different and unique experience. If you think oatmeal is boring…try again!
DOWNLOAD OUR 6 SENSATIONAL OATMEAL TOPPING HANDOUT HERE.
The biggest question now is which will you try first? Personally, I’d start with the Blueberry-Almond Oatmeal. It’s SOOOO Good! If you try one, leave a comment below…we’d love to know which one you liked best!
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Just FYI: If you live near a Home Storage Center and can pick it up there without having it delivered to you, cans of oats are $3.25, making it $20.50 per case, an even bigger savings. To order it from the distribution center would cost the $29 that you show, plus $3 shipping.