Usually when I have pb&j I just have a piece of fruit with it. The combo of peanut butter, wheat bread and fruit is enough to keep me going for at least a couple hours because pb packs a real punch, , nutritionallY! I usually only have 1 tbsp at a time.

Its out of habit. I just always make my steel cut oats in water and add milk at the end because that’s what I’ve done for years. Steel cut oats simmer faster in water and are done quicker! Plus, I think the taste is the same adding milk at the end.

Marsha,

Because of the life I live (culinary school, working in a restaurant, ect) I NEVER stop thinking about food. I’m already planning my next meal while I eat my first! That’s just the way I’m made….I love reading and studying cookbooks and planning my grocery lists. Going to the store is my favorite thing to do!
About breakfast for dinner: I think once in a while its perfectly fine to just have waffles for dinner! I love having pancakes for dinner–my mom used to do that for my brother and I growing up. I usually do include an egg for protein, but since you don’t like eggs what about a soy sausage patty or turkey bacon? That would provide enough protein and give waffles a bit more “stick to you” feeling!

Thanks! I looked at that site. I did search around on the internet before posting on here, but I was wondering if anyone has had personal experience with bee pollen

I have found that since I have longer days ( up from 6am and have grad class till 830pm) it has been better for me to just eat when i am hungry and have meals around 400 calories, and not think of it as lunch or snack or whatever but equal portioned meals that have balance carbs/prot/fat.. but little higher fat content to keep my full longer. This has defenitaly helped hunger wise and focus wise

You could probably just try it with peanuts, but the natural oils may not be fully released (hence the need for just ONE teaspoon or tablespoon – depending on whether you blend or process it – of peanut oil. Remember, it’s healthy fats, and the oil separation at the top is NATURAL!).

*Here’s how to make peanut butter in a food processor:

2 cups roasted shelled peanuts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if salted peanuts are used)

Using the metal blade, process ingredients continuously for 2 to 3 minutes. The ground peanuts will form a ball which will slowly disappear. Continue to process until the desired consistency is obtained. If necessary, stop machine and scrape sides of container with a rubber spatula.

For crunchy peanut butter, stir in 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts after the processing is completed.

Yields 1 cup creamy or 1-1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter.

Store in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. Oil may rise to the top. If this occurs, stir before using.

*And here’s how to make peanut butter in a blender:

1 cup roasted shelled peanuts
1-1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (omit salt if salted peanuts are used)

Place ingredients in blender. With the lid secured, blend until mixture becomes paste-like or spreadable (3 to 4 minutes). If necessary, stop the machine and use a rubber spatula to scrape mixture from the sides of the container back into contact with the blade. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached.

For crunchy peanut butter, stir in 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts after the blending is completed.

Yields 1/2 cup creamy or 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter.

Store in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. Oil may rise to the top. If this occurs, stir before using.

Hope this helps! Enjoy! :0)

2. I love to have breakfast for dinner some nights, such as waffles. However, waffles are carb heavy and little protein. While a lot of carbs in the morning hold me over, any recommendations of what to eat with waffles for dinner? I would rather not have eggs, since I’m not that big of fan. Thanks and hope you have a good day!

Thanks!