A little off topic but if you’d humor me…
I am 100% a crazy cat lady. My cats are family. And we recently lost one of our family members.
Scratch was one of my best buds for the last 15 years. Shortly before he passed, I had a shirt made of one of my favorite photos of him. And it’s currently entered in a Facebook contest.
It sounds strange (and even stranger to be opening up on the Internet like this) but I would love to see his picture win as a tribute to him.
If you would consider voting by liking Scratch’s photo – I’d be very grateful.
Overnight Oats – HMR Decision Free Portable Breakfast!
It’s been a short stint since I’ve posted (despite having dozens of things I want to share!) – but since I’m up past my bedtime watching election results, I thought I’d share something quick and easy I’ve been enjoying during this stressful time of year (end of the school year is crazy for teachers!).
You can switch up the flavor of pudding, but I like the cheesecake flavor combined with the thick texture of the overnight oats – awesome for breakfast but would also make a great last meal of the night!
HMR Diet Overnight Oats
- 1 HMR Multigrain Cereal
- 1 tablespoon fat-free, sugar-free cheesecake flavored pudding mix powder
- 1 cup water
I mix everything up using a fork (to prevent clumps of powder) in a portable container with a lid. Put in the fridge overnight. The oats and pudding mix absorb the liquid and create a thick, almost solid, oatmeal. Perfect for the post-morning workout meal and easy to transport (I’ve been eating it on my walking commute this week).
You can play with the amount of liquid to get the texture you want. I like it thick and rich, so one cup of water is perfect. And yes, I eat this cold – I have never tried to heat it after soaking it all night.
The Healthy Academic 