Weekend Breakfast Idea: Oatmeal Buffet Bar!

April 23, 2021 "Make a list of healthy foods to buy, and avoid shopping for food when you're hungry. Shopping with a grocery list of healthy items will help you curb impulse purchases." — Adamarie Multari, M.D. Making Meals Easy Cranberry-walnut oatmeal Isn't it nice to relax with your family over a leisurely morning meal during the weekend? Put a fun twist on a wholesome breakfast staple by setting up an oatmeal buffet bar at home. Simply make a batch of oatmeal and put various healthy toppings — nuts, berries, cinnamon, bananas, dried fruit, unsweetened shredded coconut — in containers so that your partner or your kids can serve themselves and customize their bowls according to their preferences. Use this delicious cranberry-walnut oatmeal recipe as a guide and build from there. Get inspired with this recipe » Smart Choices Portion control guide Confused about serving sizes? No need to carry measuring cups with you to meals. Simply use these serving size illustrations to help you easily identify accurate portions. Learn these visual serving size cues » Today's Mindful-Eating Tip Stay on track over the weekend The weekends aren't an excuse to abandon healthy habits. Some indulgence is OK, but going overboard may leave you feeling depressed and guilty. Plan ahead to better manage temptation. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014