Wheatgrass, hmm? there's a thought...

Okay, back to <ahem> food stuff: If you add some fruit jam to the yogurt (the good kind, no extras allowed) that will help to sweeten it up, too.

I like Stoneyfield also, I find it to be a bit on the watery side. I much prefer a thicker type of yogurt and while I know I can drain it (allowing the whey to run out) I just don't have the time to do so. <shrug>

Has anyone tried the greek style yogurt yet? It's call Feh and it is extremely delicious. It is also pricey.

Baked Oatmeal
2 Eggs
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. butter
1 C. milk
2 C. oatmeal
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbs. applesauce

Mix together, pour into casserole style dish and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

I haven't personally made this yet; I did have it though and found it to be very good. The person that gave it to me said I could add chopped fruit to it before baking- apples, raisins, dried cherries, peaches, and so on.

Let me know how it turns out.

Mmmmmm. The baked oatmeal sounds really good and it's also something my kids would like. This is great! I'm getting some new breakfast ideas finally. Yay!

I use the Stonyfield Farm plain yougurt. Even the vanilla flavor has a ton of sugar in it. If I use the plain and then sprinkle on just a bit of sugar, like about a teaspoon, it sweetens it without making it too sweet and it's not as much sugar. Fruit jam would be good too. I've got several Simply Fruit varieties so I'll give that a try as well.

I find that just plain old cottage cheese is a good standby. Its high in protein and lower in carbs than milk. Mix in some fruit and a little granola

Also, about the funky spunk (my room mates and i can NOT get enough of Sex and the City)... I heard that pineapple makes it better.

He has to eat the pineapple, but its also a good fruit to add to the cottage cheese.

I made the baked oatmeal this morning and it was delicious! My kids liked it too. Thanks for the recipe Huntng4Os!


Pineapple huh? Interesting.

Whoops! I missed your response Michele! Glad you and the family liked the oatmeal dish. I'll try it some day, too. Most likely when the weather becomes cold and icky again.

Pineapple... Well, he does like the stuff so I guess I'll get some and see if he'll try it!

I find he's a bit more <ahem> palatable when he drinks wine regularly, too.

AlabamaFizz- does it have to be uncooked pineapple? We like to grill it, do you think that will be as effective?

Hi Huntng4Os! Yes the baked oatmeal was delicious. I made your muffins Sunday morning but as soon as my kids and husband tasted the walnuts, they wouldn't eat them. I loved them though!

They don't like walnuts?? Huh.

Oh well. Glad you liked them. Did you try cream cheese on them? Yummy!

Maybe you can try using a different kind of nut, or elimate them altogether and then they'll eat them. <shrug>

If I find any other brekkie ideas I'll post them. In the meantime it's cottage cheese and fruit; yogurt and fruit, with some granola; and egg sandwiches.

Gotta loooovve those egg sandwiches! LOL

I know they don't like walnuts and thought I was being really sneaky by chopping them finely. Didn't work. I love walnuts! And I loved the muffins. I didn't even think to try cream cheese on them. Mmmmmmm..... Cream cheese..... I'm going to make them for my mom when she visits next week.

Soo... how did you like them with the cream cheese? Did you make for your mom?

I guess you can skip the walnuts or add a different type of nut- macadamias might be very yummy. Expensive, but definitely yummy!

Here's another recipe:

Hobo 'Bread'

1 C. Raisins
3/4 C. Sugar
2 tsp. Baking Soda
2 C. Flour (I don't know if you can mix it with whole wheat flour)
2 Tbs. Canola Oil
3/4 C. Chopped Walnuts
1 tsp. EACH Cinnamon, cloves, ginger & nutmeg (or more to taste, I use quite a bit more)
1 Tbs. Grated Lemon Zest

Bring 2 Cups water to a boil, turn off heat add raisins and cover. Let this sit overnight, or at least 6 hours.

Combine Sugar, baking soda and flour, add oil, nuts, spices and raisins including the liquid. Stir until just moistened and pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Only fill 1/2 full!

Bake at 325 deg. for 45-60 minutes or until nicely browned and a test toothpick comes out clean.

This is a very moist 'loaf' that ages well, but should be refrigerated after a day or so.

Cream cheese is excellent on it and I sometimes make a frosting of whipped cream cheese with a bit of vanilla extract and a bunch of lemon zest, and maybe a dash of lemon juice, too.

I've never made it using whole wheat flour so if someone does make it that way please let me know how it turns out.

I suppose this can be made in muffin cups, which would make it even more portable for the on-the-go crowd.

Mmmmmmm. That sounds really good!

My mom was only here for a few days and I ended up making the baked oatmeal for our big Sunday breakfast because I knew everyone would eat that. Mom is moving to our area at the end of the month so I'm still planning on making those muffins for her. I still need to try them with cream cheese.

Hi Everyone!

I just used the technique on this page to make my own batch of full-fat yogurt. It was super-easy and it worked like a charm

I love Fage Greek-style yogurt: full fat, thick, just the right amount of tang, and no junk in at at all. You can add fruit and/or honey to make it sweet, or use it plain like sour cream or cream cheese. BUT - I live in Wisconsin, and it is a bit ridiculous for someone in the Dairy State to be buying yogurt from Greece, dontch'a know?

So I got a half-gallon of full-fat milk from a local dairy and some of their (sadly lo-fat) yogurt, and followed the recipe above. Worked great, and now it is the fridge in a bowl/colander/paper towel setup being strained.

Tip: I used one big casserole dish instead of lots of small jars, since it was going to be strained before use. I used ~3 TBS of starter yogurt to 1/2 gallon of milk.

Hope you give it a try

I love to make french toast!

I use Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread (4g protein, 3g dietary fiber) because it is super tasty and good for me, although cinnamon-raisin baguette makes a super tasty, less virtuous version.

I lightly beat 2 organic eggs from the happy chickens, add a dash of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla.

I soak the bread in the beaten egg mixture and cook the slices at a fairly high heat until they are brown on both sides, flipping halfway through.

I like real butter on my french toast, and I don't do maple syrup. I take the no-sugar thing very seriously, or try to anyway, because I've noticed a huge connection between sugar and and my mood swings. Everyone is happier if I skip the maple syrup, and there are other satisfying options. I like a dollop of Brown Cow All Natural Cream Top Blueberry Yogurt (!!!) on the french toast, or maybe a spoonful of almond butter and a handful of super-dark chocolate chips. I also do a savory french toast by adding a little sea-salt at the end and skipping the cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet stuff entirely.

I have a great egg cooking method I'd like to share: It starts with a good non-stick skillet, on almost- high heat. To the skillet, I add a generous handful of sharp cheddar cheese, and let it sizzle and caramelize. I beat 2 eggs, and add a sprinkle of Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend. I pour the eggs over the cheese, and turn the heat down to 7. I let the eggs cook for a couple of minutes until they harden. I use my silicone spatula to flip the disk-shaped eggthing over, revealing a crispy brown cheese crust! I let the second side cook for one minute, and slide the eggs onto a plate. I usually cut it into quarters and eat with my hands. These eggs are delicious hot from the stove, but also quite lovely later on after they cool. You can add sauteed veggies or meat pieces to make a fritatta.

Egg-based food choices are great for extended periods of sexual activity. I have learned to be very attuned to my body's level of calories. When I am in calorie deficit, it inhibits my ability to orgasm. If I realize that I am crashing out, I can take a 15 minute break, eat some eggs or french toast, and come roaring back with renewed protein-fueled energy. If I'm having a hard time reaching orgasm, or if I am feeling frustrated, I am probably out of calories or dehydrated, so I just take care of it and get back on track.

I also enjoy shredded wheat and bran cereal with organic milk. I'm not sure if it's the best choice because it's pretty full of carbs, but I think because it is whole grain and pretty fiber-rich it shouldn't be too bad.

Sweet potatoes are another great food for breakfast. There is evidence that sweet potatoes contribute to healthier blood-sugar levels, and can help reduce sugar cravings. Cook a sweet potato at 425 for around 45 or 50 minutes. Bake it in the morning as you wake up, and carry the warm potato (do 2 small ones!) in your coat pocket for toasty fingers! The baked sweet potato is so delicious it doesn't really need anything on it, but sea salt and butter make it even better! Baked sweet potatoes are also delicious cut into pieces, brushed with olive oil, baked under the broiler until they are brown, and finished with sea salt.

Lovers are almost always appreciative of and impressed by lovingly cooked breakfast foods. Yay for eggs!

I bake big batches of lean ground turkey meatballs that are loaded with veggies such as zucchini, celery, mushroom, pepper, tomato, onion, etc. Then I just warm them up on stove top with a tablespoon of water for five minutes in the morning, and voila, a fast, easy and tasty breakfast that starts my day with both a protein and vegetable. Why limit breakfast to just eggs, oatmeal and cereal when there are so many other options? Why not have "dinner" for breakfast and "breakfast" for dinner?