Cereal for Lunch

The first step to following a healthy meal plan is to actually have a meal plan.  The next step is to follow it.   I usually plan out meals once or twice per week.  This helps limit my trips to the grocery store.  And when I get home from work, I know what I am going to start cooking.

But this ideal habit does not always work out.  Sometimes you are busy, or are forgetful.  The bad part about not having a plan is that when people are hungry and don't know what to eat, they are likely to make  bad choices.

This cereal mix is a good back up if you don't have something else planned.  Cereal can often be high in simple carbohydrates.  This cereal mix focuses on using high-fiber carbs and getting plenty of protein.  Fiber and protein help to fill you up and keep you full.  You can make bags of the dry mix ahead of time, and then make a to-go cup of milk and a bag of fruit in the morning.

What you'll need:
- 1/4 cup wheat chex original cereal
- 1/4 cup Special K Protein Plus
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1/2 packet instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp nonfat milk

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:
Per recipe: 440 calories, 22g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 45g CHO, 10g fiber, 14g protein