Muscle meals

Oatmeal With a Kick

1/3 cup steel-cut oats (they're
    thicker and less processed than
    "quick" oats)
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup oat bran
  1 tbsp whole flax seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  1 scoop vanilla whey-protein or
    milk-protein blend
    Splenda to taste

TO MAKE: Combine the steel-cut oats,
salt, and 2 1/2 cups water in a nonstick pot.
Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for
about 15 minutes over medium heat. Add
oat bran, flax seeds, and cinnamon. Stir
mixture, remove from heat, and allow to
cool. Add remaining ingredients and eat.
(Or, for an even quicker and easier option,
try cooking the oatmeal mixture in
the microwave or a rice cooker.)

Per serving: 520 calories, 39 g protein,
78 g carbs, 16 g fiber, 12 g fat

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