indulgent breakfasts.

CHUNKY CINNAMON PEAR OATMEAL
PREP TIME: 5 min
COOK TIME: 5 min
TOTAL TIME: 10 min
MAKES 1 SERVING

Loaded with amazing health benefits from lowering blood sugar to treating muscle spasms, the common cold and erectile dysfunction, cinnamon is a powerhouse. We’ve paired it with pears (yes, on purpose) for a delicious breakfast that will set the tone for an awesome day.

INGREDIENTS:
½ cup gluten-free oats
1 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk or nondairy beverage of choice
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon milled flaxseed
½ small pear, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, for topping
dash cinnamon

PREPARATION:
1. Combine the oats and almond milk in a small pot over medium-low heat.
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for a few minutes.
3. Once the oatmeal begins to thicken, add the almond butter, milled flaxseed, and diced pears, and stir for another few minutes.
4. Remove from heat and serve. Top with almonds and a dash of cinnamon, and enjoy!

VARIATIONS:
Maple Pecan Oatmeal (make 2 servings): Add ½ cup more oats, 1 tablespoon pecan meal, and 1 cup water to the pot in step 1 above. Top each serving with ½ banana (sliced), ¼ cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon pecans, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Quick Oatmeal Protein Bowl (makes 1 ser-ving): Mix a large banana, ¼ teaspoon cinna- mon, 1 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, and 1 scoop 22 Days Plant-Protein Powder (the flavor of your choice) in a blender until smooth. In a small pot, combine protein mix and ½ cup oats over medium-low heat for five minutes or until warm. Top with fresh berries and raw nuts.

PER SERVING: 499 calories, 12 grams protein, 74 grams carbohydrates, 18 grams total fat

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE BOWL

PREP TIME: 10 min
COOK TIME: 0 min
TOTAL TIME: 10 min
MAKES 1 SERVING

This bowl is loaded with nutrition and is very easy to make. Perfect for those mornings when you’re on the run.

INGREDIENTS:
1 frozen banana
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh spinach
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon pecans
1 tablespoon pistachios
6 fresh blackberries

PREPARATION:
1. Blend together banana, blueberries, spinach, and almond milk until mixture has reached smoothie consistency.
2. Pour smoothie into cereal bowl and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, pecans, pistachios, and fresh blackberries.

PER SERVING: 429 calories, 11 grams protein, 62 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams total fat