Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal

Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal (paperback cover)

Today’s busy families need a quick and healthy way to begin the day. If you’re looking for breakfast options that won’t leave you craving a donut an hour later, you’ve come to the right place. And while some might think it would take magic to make a bowl of oatmeal delicious, others believe it just takes the right recipe. In this book, I’m happy to present you with a little of both!

I’ve spent over two years experimenting and innovating to find tasty combinations of ingredients that will transform a bowl of oatmeal from basic porridge into a delicious and filling treat. As a busy teacher, I know the importance of quick breakfasts that provide lasting energy for a productive morning, and you’ll find lots of them in these pages! Try out these recipes and discover new and delicious ways to start your day.

Why waste even one more morning with an unhealthy breakfast that won’t satisfy you for long, or with no breakfast at all? Turn to the table of contents, choose a recipe that catches your eye, and plan to make that one tomorrow. It will give you a reason to get out of bed!

Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal (ebook cover)

(Why two different covers? The paperback version of the cookbook is an unusual shape, due to the unusual recipe format, so it couldn't share a cover with the ebook.)

Book Description:  

Are you tired of high-sugar, low-health-value instant oatmeals in tiny serving packets full of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives? Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal contains 70 hearty recipes packed with natural ingredients and brimful of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. All are gluten free, assuming you use gluten-free oats, and vegan (or they come with a vegan option). Most require no salt so are perfect for a low sodium diet. Almost all of these recipes can be prepared in ten minutes or less, saving you time in your busy morning.

Oh … and no more math! Whether you’re cooking just for yourself, for a family of six, or any number in between, every recipe comes in the form of a handy table that shows exactly how much of each ingredient you’ll need for however many servings you want.

Tasty enough for kids to crave, but wholesome enough to appeal to health-conscious parents, these mouth-watering recipes will give you plenty of energy for your day while pleasing your taste buds too. Download Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal now and say goodbye to artificial breakfasts that don’t fully satisfy.

Take a peek at a few of the fun recipe titles below (with pictures courtesy of photographer Denise Johnson). Then scroll down for a free recipe!

And now for a free oatmeal recipe in the unique format I use in Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal:

Ready to grab your copy? Click here to download the ebook for your Kindle or to order the paperback cookbook.