Recipe:5 minute Pre-Run Oatmeal

This is my go-to run day breakfast. It has both quick energy, and long term energy to keep you going. Also, it stays with you and keeps you feeling full. But, do not, under any circumstances, use quick oats! They're quick because they stripped out the fiber!

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

- 1 cup water

- 1 packet sugar substitute (I use Sweet'N'Low)

- 1/2 tbsp reduced-fat margarine

-1/4 cup raisins

-1/4 cup 1% milk (optional)

1. Mix oats and water in a microwave safe bowl (make sure there's plenty of cooking room, it bubbles up).

2. Microwave until well cooked (obviously microwaves vary, I cook mine for 2 minutes)

3. Stir oatmeal well, there may still be a little standing water, that's ok, just mix it in.

4. Stir in sugar substitute, margarine, and raisins.

5. Pour milk on top. (I like mine better without the milk, but my hubby insists that its essential)

Congratulations, you've just made yourself a power-packed run-fueling breakfast of champions! And all in under 5 minutes! Proof that fast doesn't necessarily mean crappy!