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Almost every morning begins the same way: with a steaming mug of coffee and a bowl of delicious steel cut oats before getting ready for the day's workout.
The steel cut oats are a nutritious way to start the day, and give me an extra boost of protein via Vital Performance™ Protein ($29.99; shop now). And, since I am very mindful of my tendon and ligament health, I also incorporate Collagen Peptides ($25; shop now) into the recipe.
After breakfast, when my food has digested and the collagen is in my system, I do a series of exercises targeting the specific tendon and ligaments I want to bolster. Want to try my morning routine?
Here's how to take your breakfast to an Olympic level.
Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ C dry steel cut oats
- 1 C low-fat milk
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
- ½ scoop Vital Performance™ Vanilla Protein
- Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries (fresh or frozen, depending on the season)
- Cinnamon
- Chopped walnuts
Directions:
- Combine oats, milk, Collagen Peptides and protein.
- Microwave or prepare on the stove
- Mix in berries, cinnamon, walnuts
- Stir, top with more berries, enjoy!
Note: The oats can be made on the spot in the microwave or on the stove. Or, combine the ingredients in a jar and soak to make overnight oats.
