I know you guys, I want to eat all the comfort food right now too. I want to hole up with a big bag of chips, an endless supply of cookies, and a few quarts of ice cream.
Junk Food, Junk Spirits
However, seeking comfort from these junk foods can actually increase levels of depression. In fact, A 2017 study found that cutting out junk foods and focusing on whole foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, clean fats, and proteins can improve depression by 32%.
I think we can all agree, depression with a side of weight gain is the last thing we need to add to our lives right now. So what can you do when you want something that warms the heart and body without sending it into a sugar-driven tailspin? Give my CauliOats Comfort in a Bowl a try!
CauliOats Comfort in a Bowl
•1/4 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats (@traderjoes)
•2 tbsp Chia Seeds
•1 tbsp Powder Peanut Butter or a clean Nut Butter (RX Vanilla Almond Nut Butter is my absolute favorite!)
•6 oz Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
•1 tbsp Cacao Powder
•3/4 cup Riced Cauliflower
•1/2 tbsp Collagen Peptides (optional for an added boost of protein)
Heat up riced cauliflower in the microwave until soft. Give it a little smash or blend to make it creamier. Add the oats, chia seeds, powder peanut butter or nut butter of choice, collagen peptides (optional), cacao powder to the bowl. Give it a good little mix, then add the unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Let it sit in fridge for 30 minutes or until the oats have soaked to softness.
I prefer my bowls warm so nuke it for 30 seconds, stir, and then nuke for another 30 seconds. Repeat until warmed through.
Top with your favorite berries, cacao nibs (or dark chocolate shavings), coconut shavings, and/or tree nut of choice. I love toasted walnut pieces.
enjoy!
Macros Matter
Here’s the macro breakdown without the additional toppings:
Proteins (with added collagen): 22.5g || 24.5g (if using Rx Vanilla Almond Nut Butter)
Fats: 10.6g (if using Powder PB) || 17.4g (if using Rx Vanilla Almond Nut Butter)
Carbs: 30.5g (if using Powder PB) || 32g (if using Rx Vanilla Almond Nut Butter)
You can log your data into My Fitness Pal as well as any additional toppings you choose! Save it as a meal or a recipe to make it quick add for future use!
In case you haven’t heard, my FASTer Way to Fat Loss round starts on Monday, March 23rd! You can register to join by clicking the button below and you can get $50 off with code STAYWELL. The discount applies to new clients only and the promotion ends on Tuesday, March 24th.
Turns out – right now is the perfect time to focus on YOU, your health, and staying well. If you are ready to hang up the comfort foods, retire from emotional eating, I would absolutely LOVE to host you, teach you all about whole food nutrition, carb cycling, and pairing with intentional exercise.
Register for March 23rd FWTFL Round
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