These Quaker Golden Maple Oatmeal Squares are very similar in structure to the original, but with the new flavor, they have carved out their own niche. When I opened the bag inside, I could instantly smell the maple scent. It reminded me of other maple syrup-inspired cereals, but I knew this cereal was much healthier for me with whole oat flour as the main ingredient.

Each cup provides 210 calories, 18% of the daily value for fiber, 12 grams of sugars and 6 grams of protein. There is also a host of vitamins and minerals, most notably 90% DV iron and 100% DV folic acid. Sure there are other lower calorie cereals out there, but trust me, this one is filling, nutritious, has a sane ingredients list and can;t be beat as a snack.

Each cup provides 180 calories, 28% of the daily value for fiber and 5 grams of protein. The ingredients are all natural and the taste is great. What more could you want from a cereal?!

One of the best things about this brand is that there are usually coupons available to make them even more affordable.

This salad is something I make a big batch of so I can pair it with light lunches and soups. I always try to have some salad in the fridge so I can reach for it at those times when I know I shouldn't be eating ... but I want to anyway (like today when I went for too long without eating and started reaching for a bag of potato chips).

Ingredients
• Romaine Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cucumbers
• Grapes
• Cheese
• Chicken

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How can I begin to describe this?! It's like Cheerios, sweetened and on steroids - the rings are really big and crunchy, and there are cute, oaty hearts interspersed with the O's. I found the crunch to be very nice, especially since it meant that the cereal didn't get soggy quickly in milk, but I know some people may find it to be overwhelming. This cereal is sweetened with evaporated cane juice and honey for a pleasing but not overwhelming sweetness,

Kashi describes this cereal as having, "crunchy graham twigs, touched with a hint of sweetness, lightly toasted flakes complete with our original Seven Whole Grains and Sesame, and vanilla dipped rice crisps, making the perfect combination of crisp and crunch." Along with this is a myriad of health claims. Eat it, and you will supposedly have greater Balance (from active probiotics and ginger), Purification (from fiber and natural broccoli extract), and Strength (from calcium and vitamin D).

Breakfast: Mon - Fri: Quaker (Old Fashioned) Oatmeal - as you can see, I don't mix it up a lot during the week, except maybe by changing the toppings. I make mine on the stove-top with half water and half Blue Diamond Almond Milk (usually).

Sat: Spinach Omelet - my favorite kind.
Sun: Pancakes (using Quaker Oatmeal Pancake Mix) & Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon.

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