MyOatmeal.com review {sponsored post}

 

 

I prefer a hot breakfast. But the time crunch of a typical weekday morning often prevents this.  Hot breakfasts require time to prepare.  They also demand to be eaten and enjoyed slowly.

 

 

 

We all know oatmeal is a wholesome, filling, and heart healthy option.  And flavored instant oatmeal packets are easy and convenient, right?  They are convenient, but there are only a few flavors, and they are often much too sweet for my taste.

 

Enter MyOatmeal.com.  With dozens of ingredients to choose from, there are endless combinations - and something for everyone.  We got to make our own custom oatmeal blend. 

 

The flavors I chose were Horchata and Dulce de Leche.

 

Chalk it up to my latina roots, but I am a big fan of Horchata (a rice milk type drink) and of course, Dulce de Leche (a caramel-like confection made from sweetened condensed milk).  My oatmeal arrived and smelled AMAZING!   I opted for unsweetened oatmeal, so when I made it, I added a light drizzle of honey.  Very tasty. Definitely did not have the bland 'instant oatmeal' flavor I've come to expect from the bigger commercial brands.

 

 

 

The other product I selected was PB Lean.  PBLean is a powdered peanut butter.  However, it is 85% lower in fat and calories than traditional peanut butters.  There are many ways to use your PB Lean:

 

-add water to make peanut butter

-replace flour as the ingredient in your favorite baked treats

-mix into smoothies, yogurt

-sprinkle on food

-add to cooking sauces, e.g. BBQ

 

I was all set to order plain, when I spotted the German Chocolate Cake flavor. 

 

Yep.

 

 

 

 

When it arrived, I was not disappointed. 

 

The first 'treat' I made with it, was adding a heaping tablespoon to a half cup of low-fat ricotta cheese.  Then I added a drizzle of some local organic honey, and a few pieces of dark chocolate chips.  I know - it sounds weird - but I often put weird combinations together and discover that it tastes really good.  Yes, it was good.  So good, that we polished off the tub of ricotta and I never got a photo!

 

The next treat I made was a simple smoothie.

 

1 cup of vanilla rice milk

1 1/2 tablespoons of PB Lean

1 drizzle of agave nectar

2 tablespoons of cocoa powder

1 cup of ice

 

Blend until frothy.

 

 

 

What will you come up with?

 

 

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: No financial compensation was received.  RunningHappilyEverAfter.com received product from My Oatmeal via partnership through Fit Approach, in exchange for this review. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we believe will be good for our readers. All opinions stated on this blog are our own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”