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Inspired by the Scent of Cinnamon

October 1, 2009 by Julie 8 Comments

On my morning walk with Sadie we pass a Panera Bread. Some days the wind doesn’t blow the bakery aroma our way… but on the other days we’re hit with the most delectable scent of cinnamon, buttery pastries and freshly baked bread.

Today was one of the other days. As we watched people rushing in and out of the breakfast hot spot, the overwhelming scent of cinnamon hit me and I think I may have been drooling more than the dog.

Inspired by the scent of cinnamon, I decided to make a big bowl of cinnamon oats for breakfast. If time allows, I opt for steel cut oatmeal, but old fashioned oats are a wonderful second choice. Today it was old fashioned oats!

Me and Mah Oats

Me and Mah Oats

I began by placing half a cup of old fashioned oats in a bowl. I topped the oats with half a scoop of All the Whey cinnamon bun protein powder and half a scoop of All the Whey cup cake batter protein powder.

Oats

Oats

1/2 Scoop Cinnamon Protein Powder, 1/2 Scoop Cup Cake Batter Protein Powder

1/2 Scoop Cinnamon Protein Powder, 1/2 Scoop Cup Cake Batter Protein Powder

The Mix

The Mix

I added water and microwaved the oats for a minute, stirring two times to ensure the mix did not overflow.

Creamy Oats

Creamy Oats

I topped the oats with two freshly sliced strawberries…

Punch of Color

Punch of Color

…and served them with a hot cup of hazelnut coffee.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Eating oatmeal for breakfast makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. 🙂 Since the frigid 60-degree Florida weather continues today, this was the perfect fall cinnamon-rich breakfast.

Question: What are your favorite smells?

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. megzzwinsatlife says

    October 1, 2009 at 10:21 am

    You and your oats looks adorable!!! It is just as cold in FL as in NY right now!! What is this..

    I love Cinnamon Apples smell!! Mmmm mmmm

    Reply
  2. Mellissa says

    October 1, 2009 at 10:25 am

    I love the smell of fresh baked bread, clean laundry, mens cologne and Indian Food.

    Reply
  3. April says

    October 1, 2009 at 10:37 am

    I love the smell of honey suckles!

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    October 1, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Cinnamon gets me too. Fresh baked cookies are always yummy too!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 1, 2009 at 1:51 pm

      I think freshly baked cookies tops them all! :o)

      Reply
  5. DiningAndDishing says

    October 1, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    I know what you mean about the smell of cinnamon at Panera! I loooove their cinnamon scones. Making a healthy bowl of cinnamon oats instead sounds like a great alternative!

    – Beth @ http://www.DiningAndDishing.com

    Reply
  6. natalie (nono2yoyo.com) says

    October 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    You are the cutest thing! You’re just georgeous!! (i suck at spelling sorry!). I love cinnamon too! love it!!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you mucho! 🙂 Cinnamon is the best! I just love it.

      Reply

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