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Seneca Farms Oatmeal and Fruit Cups (Review)

Elizabeth — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:10:09 +0000

Did you know that almost 60% of U.S. parents of children ages 3-17 admit that their child skips breakfast and 58% of U.S. moms say they skip breakfast regularly? You can’t drive a car all day with no gas in the tank, and you can’t function at school or work all day with no breakfast in your tummy!

Even the busiest families have time for a healthy breakfast thanks to new Seneca Farms microwaveable Oatmeal & Fruit Cups. Available in individual cups or two-packs, Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit comes in four delicious varieties – Apple Cinnamon, Vanilla Peach, Cranberry Apple, and Maple & Brown Sugar. Pop the lid to vent, microwave for 45 seconds, and you have a warm, fast breakfast that kids and parents will love!

Seneca Farms sent me the Apple Cinnamon and Vanilla Peach two-packs to review. I like flavored oatmeal, and I like diced apples and diced peaches, so I was expecting to like the oatmeal, and I definitely do! The Apple Cinnamon has real chunks of apples, the Vanilla Peach has real chunks of peaches, the oats are big and chewy, and both are just delicious.

Each oatmeal and fruit cup has between 160-190 calories, no more than 1.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein. I admit, I sometimes skip breakfast and just have coffee, but with the oatmeal & fruit cups on hand, I’m much more likely to eat!

Look here to locate a store that carries Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit cups near you!

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Breakfast Express Smoothie

Elizabeth — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:30:02 +0000

Can you tell that smoothies are my new favorite drink? This one is courtesy of Del Monte and sounds like it would be a refreshing way to wake up!

Breakfast Express Smoothie

**Recipe courtesy of Del Monte

-Prep Time: 5 min

-Cook Time: 0 min

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz. each) DEL MONTE® Lite Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches

2 ripe bananas

1-1/2 cups DEL MONTE® Pineapple Juice

1 cup low-fat plain yogurt

8 to 10 ice cubes

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender container. (It may be necessary to blend in 2 batches).
2. Cover and blend until smooth.

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Smoothies

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A.M. Rush Espresso Smoothie from Taste of Home

Elizabeth — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:33:42 +0000

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup cold fat-free milk
* 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring syrup
* 1 cup ice cubes
* 1/2 medium banana, cut up
* 1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
* 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
* 1 teaspoon baking cocoa

Directions

* In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass; serve immediately. Yield: 1 serving.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Torani brand flavoring syrup. Look for it in the coffee section.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 148 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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