Brain Food Oatmeal
18 Mar
This morning I could tell that Bill had stayed up late working on a paper. My picture-taking-place-of-choice was a wreck.
Much to my surprise, the lobster placemat was in use. Not the tastiest thing I’ve ever seen on there but at least it’s pretty.
Seeing this pile-up made me wonder what type of oatmeal I’d want if I was studying. Looking through the bare cupboards, I found a few essential items for my brain power.
For me, it’s all about simplicity. No need to overload the bowl (especially if you have an overloaded brain at the time!). I stuck with banana oats, flaxseed, pecans, PB on spoon and orange juice.
You can do pretty powerful things on less than you thought. There’s no need for constant glitz and glam. I would have to say that’s what this bowl is going for. It’s certainly humble.
What’s your brain food? What helps get you going?
I need to start every day off with a bowl of oatmeal. Plain and simple.
…. and coffee certainly perks me up 
Tags: Oatmeal
My brain food is tuna or eggs! Before a big test, my mom always scrambles some eggs for me and it never failed
Brain food = lots of healthy fats and protein!!
I agree with oats and also smoothies!
I hear ya girl. Sometimes simple is the best way to go. I love oats, they are definitely my brain food. Good luck with all that work!
great bowl of oats. Sometimes the most simple ones are the best
Oh wow, super great brain food!
Rose,
I couldn’t agree more. I used to actually write out lists of things to add to my oatmeal so I wouldn’t forget all the ingredients. Crazy talk. Now, I like my oats straight up cooked in water with nut butter or raw nuts on top. So simple and delish. That being said, I do like to doctor them up if I’m eating them for dessert.
Have a good day!
coffee, definitely coffee.
i like the new site, it looks cleaner or more streamlined or something.
i kind of can’t survive without my morning oats, either. i always need them in some form!
that pile of books looks like my bedroom. ugh … grad school.
(glad to have found your blog as well!)
eggs are totally my brain food… i should probably be eating them more often haha. And that’s exactly how my desk looked like last week :-p
Poor Bill- I hope he got some sleepies. The morning oatmeal looks great. I require a big crisp apple and coffee to wake me up!!! Have a good day Rose
brain food- anything that will fill me up and keep my stomach from grumbling, otherwise i get too distracted.
Eggs is totally my brain food… ever since my mom used to make them for me before a big test, I always have to have them!
Believe it or not, my favorite brain food before a test is smoked salmon on pumpernickel. Barring that, egg on whole grain toast is a good substitute.
I love a simple bowl of oatmeal! My favorite is just oatmeal with banana! Sometimes I add some cinnamon!
My faovrite brain food is a toasted bagel with pb on it. So good!
I love your simple oats. That’s what I like too – not too many overwhelming flavors make good brain food.
I had an elementary school teacher who told us that peppermint “opened up brain pathways,” whatever that means, so I’ve gotten in the habit of sucking on starlight mints or Lifesavers peppermints while I study. Or, put that in past tense actually – guess I’m in denial about not being in college anymore!
my brain foods def include oats, and chocolate!
my brain food is also a hearty bowl of oats… I need to try some flax seeds in mine though. hope you are having a great week!
Hi Rose!
Peanut Butter and Banana combos always get me going! I love kashi waffles with PB and banana on top. YUM!
p.s. this is the first time I’ve commented on your blog — you caught me, I’m a lurker! Check out my NEW blog I recently launched if you get a chance!
eeek! those books do NOT look fun! The simple oatmeal still looks amazingly delicious!! yummmm!
I love that Bill studies garbage.
Ok the secret is out… my child studies garbage. Proud mom and happy that he eats much better and more veggies due to Rose. Also proud that I taught him to cook (he had to help cook at least one meal per week with me since he was a kid). Thanks to Rose’s blog – we feel more connected to both of you! xo
my room looks like that working space pretty much all the time…hahah
I definitely love a bowl of oats to get my going in the morning too! And a cup of coffee is just the cherry on top of the pie!