Essential Travel Oatmeal

June 22, 2011

Budget travel breakfast recipe by Marla Meridith

I have to let you guys in on a little secret….even when I travel I stay on my game when it comes to food. Eating right at all times makes me feel great and there is no exceptions to that rule. I am a huge fan of breakfast and couldn’t imagine skipping my favorite meal of the day. I travel often and always pack these oatmeal packets, one baggie per day. Not only do I wake up before most hotels turn on their ovens (4am) but I don’t want to spend the money on room service eating mushy $20 oatmeal.

If you are traveling with your kids, then this is a convenient way to have breakfast at the ready. There is no need to spend gobs of money on room service or drag everyone out to find a restaurant. With jet lag and wacky sleep schedules you can rest assured that bellies will get fed when they need it most when you BYOO – Bring Your Own Oatmeal.

It is a guarantee that I wake up starving. I agree with all the nutritionists that say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After hours of sleep our bodies need a good boost of fuel to kick start the day. I would never deprive myself of a nourishing and tasty hot breakfast. I look forward to each and every one of my 6 meals a day.

My travel oatmeal is a lean, hearty combo of whole grain carbs, dried fruit, protein (powdered egg whites) nuts, cinnamon, a dash of salt and a packet of stevia powder. That is all there is to it. I pre-measure all the ingredients for each travel pack with my digital kitchen scale.

With the hotel coffee maker I am in business. Before I brew my coffee I run water through the coffee maker and voila, boiling hot water to make my oatmeal.While my oatmeal steeps, large quantities of coffee are made. Breakfast is served. On my terms.

I was invited by the folks at Truvia® to be a panelist on their Twitter party this coming Thursday night at 6:30-7:30 PST. I hope you can join us over there. The super cute and talented pastry chef Marisa Churchill will be over there talking about her new book Sweet & Skinny. The recipes in the book will wow you with low fat, healthier dessert options that don’t skimp on flavor. But they will help you get into that skimpy bikini.

Many of my readers call me “the stevia queen” so what better than to be a part of this fun Twitter party. The hashtag for the event is #SweetandSkinny and you can follow along on Tweetgrid.

From cakes to cookies, oatmeal, french toast, muffins and pancakes. My sweetener of choice is stevia. You can read about why I left refined sugars behind and switched to this low glycemic, skinny sweetener.

Please remember to stop by to link up your recipes for Get Grillin’. It’s entree week over there and we have $100 worth of Ile De France Cheese.

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Giveaway Details

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your entries. Congrats to Roxana from A Little Bit of Everything.

I have an amazing pack of Truvia® goodies to share with one lucky USA based reader. Here is what will be in your prize pack:

Truvia® branded gardening tote and gloves
a Copy of Marisa Churchill’s new book Sweet & Skinny
Truvia® natural sweetener – 1 spoonable, 1 80-count box and a 7-day pack (that’s a whole lot of sweetness!)
Truvia® branded water bottle

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224 Comments

Rosa
Posted at 12:43h, 22 June

I always eat my oatmeal in that fashion and love it. your pictures are stunning!

Cheers,

Rosa
Kate
Posted at 13:01h, 22 June

My favorite is still hot fudge sundaes.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Posted at 13:14h, 22 June

Fave dessert *this week* would be the Magic Eight Bars I made.

Ask me again next week 🙂

“travel oatmeal is a lean, hearty combo of whole grain carbs, dried fruit, protein (powdered egg whites) nuts, cinnamon, a dash of salt and a packet of stevia powder.” = THAT is great info!!!!
- Marla
  Posted at 15:10h, 22 June
  
  Hi Averie! I know, you and I are the stevia queens 🙂 Your Magic Eight Bars are awesome girl. I want to dive right into those photos. Magical, yes?!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Posted at 13:15h, 22 June

following you on twitter
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Posted at 13:15h, 22 June

following marissa on twitter
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Posted at 13:16h, 22 June

following truvia on twitter (and I love it…love any and all forms of stevia)
Danitza Freigher
Posted at 14:02h, 22 June

I always use Truvia/Cinnamon mix when making churros!! They are extra sweet and the consistency of Truvia is just like granulated sugar!!
- Marla
  Posted at 14:16h, 22 June
  
  Hi Danitza, you are so right about the texture of Truvia. I love it for it’s granulated texture & that little bit of crunch. Churros?? How fabulous, especially with the cinnamon!
Marci
Posted at 14:30h, 22 June

I travel with plastic bags of raw oats too. Such an easy breakfast while traveling.
- Marla
  Posted at 14:33h, 22 June
  
  Hey Marci, great minds think alike 😉 I think we discussed on Twitter how essential it is that we travel with our own food. It is so easy & tasty! How was Aspen?
Marci
Posted at 14:30h, 22 June

following you on twitter.
Lee @ Fit Foodie Finds
Posted at 14:45h, 22 June

Oatmeal isn’t a desert, but I’m going to say it anyways because of this post! I could literally eat it for every meal, snack, and dessert of the day 🙂 I am going to Boulder on Friday and I am totes going to pack my own oatmeal.
Lee @ Fit Foodie Finds
Posted at 14:45h, 22 June

I already follow you on Twitter- but now I’m following Truvia. PS- is your bowl from Anthro? I’m diggin’ it. Super cute!
- Marla
  Posted at 15:09h, 22 June
  
  Hi Lee. Yes, the bowl is from Anthro – can’t get enough of that place! As far as that oatmeal goes, I am with you, it absolutely dubs as a dessert. Boulder, how fun! What are you doing there? I was there last year for the Food & Light Photography event. Had the BEST time. Enjoy your oats on the road!
Kalynn
Posted at 14:51h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is french toast!
- Marla
  Posted at 15:06h, 22 June
  
  Kalynn, when I am not traveling it is my Stuffed French Toast every single morning. *love it!*
Kalynn
Posted at 14:52h, 22 June

I already follow you on Twitter!
Kalynn
Posted at 14:53h, 22 June

I also tweeted about the giveaway!
Kalynn
Posted at 14:53h, 22 June

I “Stumble!’d” this post also
Andrea
Posted at 15:19h, 22 June

I think I’ll vote for strawberry rhubarb pie.

Thought oatmeal is certainly very good!
yummychunklet
Posted at 15:22h, 22 June

I don’t know why I never thought of this before. Such a great idea, and I just bought some Wonderful brand pistachios for a topping. Great post!
- Marla
  Posted at 16:00h, 22 June
  
  I toasted those pistachios & it enhanced the flavor & texture. Yum! Have fun with your oatmeal.
Marina {Yummy Mummy}
Posted at 15:23h, 22 June

Great idea! Beautiful pictures too!
Georgia Pellegrini
Posted at 15:25h, 22 June

What a great idea… I love that you pack so well for travel! I use this kind of sweetener in yogurt dips and puddings often. So does my Grandma!
- Marla
  Posted at 15:59h, 22 June
  
  Georgia, if Grandma Pellegrini uses stevia than I know I am onto a sure thing! Some folks are freaked to make the change, but when they try it they are pleased. I cannot even taste the difference anymore between stevia & sugar. Sugar does not agree with me anyway so it’s a no go.
  I am coming over to your place for those yogurt dips & puddings!
Maris(In Good Taste)
Posted at 15:36h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is pancakes!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 15:53h, 22 June

Favorite Breakfast? Eggs Benedict!! Love them!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 15:56h, 22 June

I tweeted!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 15:57h, 22 June

I follow @MarlaMeridith!!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 15:58h, 22 June

I follow truvia!
Heidi @ Food Doodles
Posted at 15:58h, 22 June

Great giveaway! My mom uses this brand but I’ve never tried it so I would love to try it. I gotta say my favorite dessert is a perfect brownie, but it has to be just right 😀
- Marla
  Posted at 16:02h, 22 June
  
  Heidi, brownies are the perfect dessert, the more chocolate the better!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 16:02h, 22 June

I follow Marisa Churchill!
Nelly Rodriguez
Posted at 16:03h, 22 June

I stumbled!
Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media]
Posted at 16:08h, 22 June

I eat oatmeal every morning. It’s my absolute favorite! I’ll try to make the Twitter Truvia party tomorrow. xxoo
Natasha Kay
Posted at 16:58h, 22 June

Funny — my favorite breakfast is oatmeal! And I, too, always travel with a cooler packed of food, including baggies of oatmeal, flax, craisins, and slivered almonds so I can whip up my oatmeal any time, any place! But it’s not complete without adding a single-serving packet of Justin’s Maple Almond Nut Butter for some protein and a bit of sweetness. 🙂
- Marla
  Posted at 17:26h, 22 June
  
  Natasha, I also bring those single servings of Justin’s Nut Butter. I love their natural PB & almond butters. I will add that to the post 🙂 Glad to hear you are a fellow prepared traveler. We would need to take turns using that coffee maker 😉
Lucy
Posted at 17:46h, 22 June

Love Oatmeal and love that you are up at 4am my little energizer bunny friend!!! Still not sold on the Truvia thing – give me honey, maple or agave syrup any day – but glad it’s working well for you.
- Marla
  Posted at 17:52h, 22 June
  
  Hey Lucy, I get that. At least I have you on the oatmeal thing. The only hotel breakfasts that were worth my time this year were at the Grand Velas. Nothing like an elegant meal any time of day that is all included in my hotel fee 😉
  And let’s not forget mini bars with m&m’s & wine…..
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Posted at 17:52h, 22 June

I love steel cut oats with dried cranberries, almond slivers, and honey. So delicious and hearty!
- Marla
  Posted at 18:53h, 22 June
  
  Amy I love slivered almonds too, especially toasted ones.
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Posted at 17:52h, 22 June

I follow you on Twitter (@amyradish)
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Posted at 17:53h, 22 June

I follow Truvia on Twitter (@amyradish)
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Posted at 17:53h, 22 June

I follow Marisa Churchill on Twitter (@amyradish)
Anne
Posted at 18:01h, 22 June

If I could have oatmeal, that would be my fave breakfast AND dessert – at least for a week or so. Fingers crossed this giveaway is open to non-US residents!
- Marla
  Posted at 18:53h, 22 June
  
  Hi Anne, unfortunately this giveaway is open to my US readers only. Hopefully down the road I can talk PR into shipping internationally. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment.
- Reid
  Posted at 13:05h, 23 June
  
  Anne, you could always get a US address from a package forwarding service and then forward yourself the oatmeal overseas. 🙂 Try http://bit.ly/m7f1bv
  - Marla
    Posted at 17:26h, 23 June
    
    Reid, that is an interesting service. Had never heard of it before.
Fallon
Posted at 18:08h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast lately has been toasted oat bran with milk poured on top to cool it off and a huge glob of sunflower butter. I’ll sweeten my toasted oat bran with stevia and cinnamon.

This is a great giveaway!
- Marla
  Posted at 18:50h, 22 June
  
  Fallon I love toasting my oats & oat bran before cooking it. Adds so much flavor!
Fallon
Posted at 18:09h, 22 June

I stumbled FamilyFreshCooking.
Fallon
Posted at 18:09h, 22 June

I’m a fan of you on facebook.
Yolanda
Posted at 18:35h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is either fresh juiced carrots, or a blueberry and banana smoothie. Thank you for this opportunity.
emilie
Posted at 19:12h, 22 June

I’m a big fan of the protein-shake breakfast! Especially with cereal sprinkled on top.
emilie
Posted at 19:13h, 22 June

following you on twitter (peasontoast)!
emilie
Posted at 19:14h, 22 June

following truvia on twitter!
emilie
Posted at 19:17h, 22 June

following marisachurchill on twitter!
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
Posted at 19:52h, 22 June

Oatmeal is my favorite breakfast too, even in the summer. I keep packets of it in my desk at school because I like to go in early and have breakfast while reviewing the day’s work. I’ve never added powdered egg whites or protein powder to mine though- I’m going to start doing that! 🙂
- Marla
  Posted at 20:24h, 22 June
  
  Betty, the protein gives the oatmeal a lot more holding power. So do the nuts. Anything to keep the energy levels high, the mind functioning and the belly happy!
Jennie
Posted at 20:33h, 22 June

I’m an oatmeal fan as well. I make all kinds – one is tropical (unsweetened coconut, dried pineapple & cashews.)
katie
Posted at 20:59h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is an egg scramble. I’m more into savory for breakfast, but truvia at all other times of the day. 🙂
Becca
Posted at 21:20h, 22 June

What a great idea! 🙂
Katrina
Posted at 21:36h, 22 June

Great giveaway! My favorite breakfast is french toast. Such a yummy treat!
- Marla
  Posted at 05:40h, 23 June
  
  French toast is my favorite too. Kinda like eating cake for breakfast. I am so happy I have come up with a guilt free way to indulge in it every day! My Stuffed French Toast 🙂
Katrina
Posted at 21:37h, 22 June

I follow you on twitter – @katrinadingle
Katrina
Posted at 21:37h, 22 June

I tweeted about your giveaway! – @katrinadingle
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:43h, 22 June

if you asked me last month what’s my favorite breakfast meal I didn’t know what to answer. I used to skip breakfast quite often.
Now, after some health issues I’m having my oatmeal every single morning and I’m growing to love it.
One question Marla : egg white powder is the same as meringue powder or something else. Never had before.
- Marla
  Posted at 05:45h, 23 June
  
  Hi Roxana, that is a great question. I just did some research and it looks like they are not the same at all. The egg white powder is a pure product with no other ingredients whereas the meringue powder is for pastries and has egg whites, sugar & guar gum. I’ll be sticking with the pure egg whites for sure 😉
  - Roxana GreenGirl
    Posted at 10:01h, 23 June
    
    Thanks Marla. Going to look at the health store for some egg white powder.
    have a wonderful day 🙂
    - Marla
      Posted at 10:30h, 23 June
      
      Great Roxana, I hope you have an easy time finding it 🙂
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:45h, 22 June

tweeted about the giveaway

http://twitter.com/#!/GrinGarl/status/83757224463302657
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:45h, 22 June

follow you on twitter
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:46h, 22 June

now following truvia on tweeter
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:47h, 22 June

now following Marisa Churchill on twitter @gringarl
Roxana GreenGirl
Posted at 21:47h, 22 June

stumbled this post
Jessica
Posted at 22:14h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is overnight oats with raisins, cinnamon, and bananas!
- Marla
  Posted at 05:46h, 23 June
  
  Jessica, I love those overnight oats too! Bananas make ’em extra sweet & creamy….would love some right about now 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Posted at 22:23h, 22 June

My favorite breakfast is a whole grain, high fiber toasted english muffin with peanut butter!
- Marla
  Posted at 05:46h, 23 June
  
  Erin, I am all about anything with gobs of natural peanut butter!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Posted at 22:26h, 22 June

I follow you on twitter
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Posted at 22:27h, 22 June

I tweeted!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Posted at 22:28h, 22 June

I follow Marissa on twitter
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Posted at 00:16h, 23 June

I always pack food with me when I travel as well, you are right 20 dollar hotel oatmeal is just ridiculous! My favorite breakfasts are oats, quinoa, or other whole grains with some almond milk and a little honey.
Budget Hotels in Pune
Posted at 00:58h, 23 June

If you are a gastronomic adventurous and care to try something different, Just step into Hotel StudioEstique early in the morning and enjoy some delicate & healthy food without an enduring hollow in your pocket.
- Marla
  Posted at 05:55h, 23 June
  
  Hey there Studioesque Hotel…looks like you guys are in India? How fun! I would love to get there someday to enjoy one of your “delicate and healthy” food 🙂
Tess Moore
Posted at 03:59h, 23 June

I love cinnamon toast (Truvia + cinnamon) on Food for Life bread or OATMEAL. It is the number one fav because of ALL the different combos. I can have it everyday of the week and put new add ins to make it fun and never boring! Thanks for the chance and have a great day!
Joanne
Posted at 04:15h, 23 June

4AM?!?!? You are a rockstar. I get up at six and thought THAT was early.

I never ever ever miss breakfast. I love it too much. And I SO travel with oatmeal also. It’s so deliciously dependable!
- Marla
  Posted at 05:57h, 23 June
  
  Joanne, we are two very driven ladies. I started waking up at 4am when work got busier and I needed a bunch of “me” time in the morning. I love my long, quiet, hot breakfast and then a few hours of work time before my kids wake up. Miss breakfast? Never, ever.
Tricia
Posted at 04:34h, 23 June

I’m a big fan of nonfat Greek yogurt with fresh or thawed frozen berries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and if I’m feeling really daring some slivered almonds or Kaski 7 grain cereal sprinkled on top.
Faith
Posted at 05:16h, 23 June

I love your travel oatmeal mix, Marla! There’s a little bit of everything in there for a delicious meal and healthy fuel. Thanks for hosting this giveaway — oats are my favorite breakfast! 🙂
Deliciously Organic
Posted at 06:03h, 23 June

I’ve heard you talk about your “travel oatmeal” many times and I’m so glad to have your recipe now! I’ll be packing these next time I leave town.
- Marla
  Posted at 06:09h, 23 June
  
  Carrie, they are a life saver I tell you 🙂
Aimee @ Simple Bites
Posted at 06:19h, 23 June

Totally genius, my dear! I wrote about packing healthy snacks for the plane recently, but this takes it one step further, doesn’t it? Super smart.
- Marla
  Posted at 06:34h, 23 June
  
  Aimee, these little oatmeal packs are great on the plane too. All you need to do is badger the flight attendants for some extra cups and hot water. Simple & way better than that nasty airplane food. xo
Aimee @ Simple Bites
Posted at 06:20h, 23 June

Stumbled!
susan
Posted at 06:55h, 23 June

I get up early as well and start with a glass of hot lemon water. Then I either get to a 6am yoga class or go for a walk(today I walked).Then I come home and make a protein shake; organic blueberries, a bit of yogurt. I am not a coffee drinker, but I am into combining a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder and a bit of espresso powder, make a paste with boiling water and add it to the blender. I get my chocolate fix in the am which is satisfying me for the rest of the day! Loving the oatmeal to go, Marla! Brilliant!
Amanda
Posted at 07:17h, 23 June

My favorite breakfast is…. everything! I LOVE breakfast… its my favorite meal by FAR!
Melissa B.
Posted at 07:23h, 23 June

Hi Marla-

My favorite breakfast (lately) is one egg with chopped garlic scapes, cooked in coconut oil and some brown rice or potatoes. My fiance cooks and packs my breakfast for me every day, so it’s always a surprise as to what I will get (always healthy and delicious, though)!

I LOVE stevia, but have not tried Truvia yet. I am interested experiencing the nice granulated “crunch” you mentioned!!
- Marla
  Posted at 07:40h, 23 June
  
  Melissa, are you a lucky gal or what! Awesome that your fiance makes you these amazing healthy & tasty breakfasts. Those eggs in coconut oil sound amazing 🙂
Melissa B.
Posted at 07:24h, 23 June

Also, I saw that you eat 6 meals per day. May I ask what they normally consist of? I like to eat about 5-6 small meals/snacks per day, as well. It really keeps my energy levels up!
- Marla
  Posted at 07:45h, 23 June
  
  6 meals per day: Larger whole grain, carb dense breakfast, lunch & dinner are volume based with mostly veggies and then mindful portions of healthy fats & lean protein. My mid morning snack – a small muffin (my kind: sugar free, whole grain) or such with some nut butter, same in the afternoon between lunch & dinner. Before bed, thick fat free greek yogurt with stevia and peanut butter. I must do a post on this. I do however have a post called Mini Meals you might be interested in.
  - Melissa B.
    Posted at 08:22h, 23 June
    
    Wow, that sounds a lot like what I eat! I need my carbs in the morning, for my mid-morning snack, and at dinner (post-workout), but the rest of my meals consist mainly of lean protein and tons of veggies, as well! It’s so nice having a bunch of tasty little meals to look forward throughout the day 🙂
Lisa
Posted at 07:28h, 23 June

I love to eat rolled oats, uncooked with ground flax, honey and vanilla soymilk. Nice alternative for oatmeal on a hot morning.
SeeNikkiCook
Posted at 07:37h, 23 June

Favorite breakfast…scrambled eggs!!!! Oatmeal in the winter is the best.
Mbb
Posted at 09:18h, 23 June

Favorite dessert is creme brulee!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
Posted at 09:51h, 23 June

I love any form of oatmeal for breakfast and of course a spoonful of peanut butter to top it off:-)
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
Posted at 09:52h, 23 June

I follow you on twitter:-)
Paula - bell'alimento
Posted at 09:55h, 23 June

My fav breakfast is pancakes {& coffee is a must}
- Marla
  Posted at 10:32h, 23 June
  
  Paula, no matter what the breakfast is-excellent coffee & lots of it are essential! Let’s do pancakes, oatmeal & coffee together some day, OK?!
Paula - bell'alimento
Posted at 09:56h, 23 June

I follow you on Twitter!
Paula - bell'alimento
Posted at 09:56h, 23 June

Stumbled!
Jennifer Drummond
Posted at 09:59h, 23 June

My favorite breakfast is my Jar Breakfast parfait. I make 1/4 cup of overnight oatmeal (oatmeal, 1/4 cup of milk, pinch of chia seeds and sprinkle of cinnamon) stick in the fridge. In the morning I layer a mason jar in the following orer: 1/4 cup of greek non-fat plain yogurt, strawberries & blueberries, over night oatmeal, 1/2 Tbsp of Almond Butter, 1/4 cup of the greek yogurt, more berries and topped with granola.

It’s so good and fills me for hours!
Paula - bell'alimento
Posted at 10:00h, 23 June

I followed Truvia on Twitter!
Squash Blossom Babies
Posted at 10:21h, 23 June

Oh my gosh – this is brilliant!! I love this and WILL try this! Oatmeal is one of my all time favorite breakfast dishes….especially with dried fruits and nuts!
jeannette
Posted at 10:35h, 23 June

My favorite breakfast is definitely pancakes of any flavor!! Yum!! Dessert will always be brownie a la mode!
Angie's Recipes
Posted at 10:39h, 23 June

Love oatmeal prepared this way…very delicious and packed with goodness!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.
Posted at 10:42h, 23 June

This is my type of breakfast
April
Posted at 10:57h, 23 June

My favorite breakfast is scrambled eggs in the microwave. SO fast and easy and no added oil/butter as I would w/ the stove method. Also love honey vanilla greek yogurt w/ half an emerald nut breakfast blend packet added. Don’t forget the coffee!!!
Susan Edsall
Posted at 11:09h, 23 June

I make whole grain, fruit and nut muffins or bread. I eat 1/2 cup of steel cut oats and a muffin or slice of bread, a glass of V8 Fusion, and usually a banana. Gets and keeps me going all morning!
Ruth Hill
Posted at 11:20h, 23 June

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Posted at 11:21h, 23 June

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Ruth Hill
Posted at 11:21h, 23 June

retweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/GrinGarl/status/83757224463302657
chutneyandspice
Posted at 11:53h, 23 June

Your breakfast idea is brilliant – I love the addition of the powdered egg whites for protein, I always feel a bit of a rush if I have too many carbohydrates for breakfast so always like to have some protein in there. I am not sure we have Stevia here in the UK, i haven’t ever seen in.
sarah
Posted at 11:56h, 23 June

its hard to not to love a good ol pile of pancakes.
buuuut my favorite breakfast would have to be a runny egg over spinach and tomatoes with a rudi’s english muffin for dipping! with grainy garlic mustard. mmmm.
HeatherChristo
Posted at 12:23h, 23 June

Oh my gosh Marla- you are so healthy! very impressive!
- Marla
  Posted at 17:30h, 23 June
  
  I try girl. #highmaintenance 😉
  Bummed I am gonna miss you when you are in LA. Gotta meet up sooner than later….K?
tina
Posted at 12:44h, 23 June

LOVE love love this idea! Does it count as an entry if you “tweet” on facebook? Just did, so I’m hoping. ..
Shar
Posted at 12:48h, 23 June

It makes me laugh. Guess I’m not the only one that packs food to eat at the hotel.
Mary C.
Posted at 14:13h, 23 June

Whole wheat bread toasted really well with avocado smashed on it will always hit the spot 🙂
- Marla
  Posted at 17:28h, 23 June
  
  Mary, smashed avocado is always dreamy. Did you ever see my Avocado Scones? #addicted.
Timbosbeautiful
Posted at 15:24h, 23 June

My favorite breakfast is a toasted mutligrain english muffin with a variety of toppings depending on my mood (eggs and spinach, chesse, nut butter spread).
- Marla
  Posted at 17:25h, 23 June
  
  Robin, I sometimes like one side of my whole grain english muffin to be savory & the other sweet…..go figure!
Timbosbeautiful
Posted at 15:25h, 23 June

tweeted this giveaway

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Posted at 15:26h, 23 June

following you on twitter
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Posted at 15:26h, 23 June

following truvia on twitter
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Posted at 15:28h, 23 June

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kathryn
Posted at 15:34h, 23 June

I LOVE oatmeal. I eat it at least once a day. Usually for breakfast I’ll do overnight oats, but if I get up early enough I like cooking up oat bran + oats +peanut flour. NOMS.
kathryn
Posted at 15:34h, 23 June

I tweeted ya under @punifa!
kathryn
Posted at 15:35h, 23 June

Already follow you on twitter.
kathryn
Posted at 15:35h, 23 June

Followed truvia
kathryn
Posted at 15:35h, 23 June

and followed maria!
bridget {bake at 350}
Posted at 17:11h, 23 June

That’s such a great idea! My favorite dessert….a good ol’ chocolate chip cookie!
christine
Posted at 17:57h, 23 June

During summer, it’s protein/yougurt smoothies made with fresh fruit and even veggies (can’t taste the carrots or spinach!).
- Marla
  Posted at 21:42h, 23 June
  
  Christine, it is amazing how much nutrition & flavor we can pack into smoothies. Neat that you can toss in the veggies and just taste the fruit!
Angela FRS
Posted at 18:01h, 23 June

I love oatmeal mixed with nut butters–almond, peanut, hazelnut…
- Marla
  Posted at 20:25h, 23 June
  
  Angela, hazelnut butter. Nice! I gotta make myself some of that. With cocoa powder. A healthy Nutella 🙂
Angela FRS
Posted at 18:02h, 23 June

I stumbled this post!
Angela FRS
Posted at 18:03h, 23 June

I follow you on Twitter!
Angela FRS
Posted at 18:04h, 23 June

I also follow Truvia on Twitter.
Jeanette
Posted at 18:33h, 23 June

Marla, what a great idea for traveling! I travel with food too, usually for the plane ride and our first meal on the ground. This is a terrific idea – we’re going on a trip soon, so this will be in my suitcase 😉
Heather at Multiply Delicious
Posted at 19:41h, 23 June

Following Truvia on twitter
Kate@Diethood
Posted at 20:17h, 23 June

I have to eat breakfast… I don’t understand how someone can get up and go without breakfast.
I usually just have a bowl of Special K with berries. 🙂
- Marla
  Posted at 20:24h, 23 June
  
  Kate, it is essential over here & I would put that in all CAPS but then it would sound like I am screaming 😉 Glad to hear you are a breakfast junkie too 🙂
Kate@Diethood
Posted at 20:18h, 23 June

I follow you on twitter
Kate@Diethood
Posted at 20:19h, 23 June

Stumbled!
Becky L.
Posted at 21:23h, 23 June

Oatmeal with a bit a fruit has always been my favorite way to start my day. 🙂
Angie
Posted at 04:57h, 24 June

I want to try your oatmeal recipe soon! Looks so yummy! I su you too
vicki
Posted at 05:28h, 24 June

I love Oatmeal with flaxseed and maple syrup.
Teawench
Posted at 06:21h, 24 June

My favorite breakfast probably is oatmeal. I love the plain so I can add whatever to suit my craving at the moment. I love this idea of bringing little baggies when traveling. It’s something I’m definitely going to remember.
- Marla
  Posted at 07:23h, 24 June
  
  Plain is the only way to go for me too. I also don’t like the quick cook oats, kinda taste like card board to me. These cook up fast enough & waaayy more flavor than those little pre packaged store bought deals. So glad you stopped by 🙂
Teawench
Posted at 06:22h, 24 June

I follow you on twitter: @teawench
welcome to our wonderland
Posted at 08:03h, 24 June

my favorite breakfast is tofu scramble or vegan blueberry pancakes
welcome to our wonderland
Posted at 08:05h, 24 June

follow you on twitter (gidgetnfroggi
Dakota Campbell
Posted at 08:06h, 24 June

My favorite breakfast is oatmeal! I am going to use this travel oatmeal idea for sure! Love truvia!
welcome to our wonderland
Posted at 08:06h, 24 June

tweeted gidgetnfroggi
Natasha
Posted at 09:41h, 24 June

I love oatmeal with 1 carrot shredded and cooked with the oatmeal.
Dana@TheSundaySweet
Posted at 10:51h, 24 June

I love this oatmeal!! What a fantastic idea! I too wake up starving and tend to be a bit grumpy when I don’t find something to eat soon enough. And, I love the fact that it has egg whites in it too. Thanks, Marla! This is SO great!
LizC
Posted at 11:36h, 24 June

2 scrambled eggs and cottage cheese with a glass of milk starts my day! Although I do really like yogurt with some granola mixed in.
Catherine
Posted at 12:05h, 24 June

My favorite breakfast would have to be healthy muffins. With eggs on the side if time allows. Great giveaway!
Leslie
Posted at 13:26h, 24 June

I love oatmeal and eat it often, but I think my favorite breakfast would be pancakes topped with lots of fruit and a drizzle of syrup. It’s definitely a decadent treat when I have them!
Danielle
Posted at 13:40h, 24 June

My favorite breakfast is a fresh, homemade belgian waffle topped with strawberries and bananas and real maple syrup!
Danielle
Posted at 13:43h, 24 June

I tweeted about the giveaway! Thanks! (@DanielleSleeper)
Meredith
Posted at 18:27h, 24 June

a simple ice cream sandwich never gets old!
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes)
Posted at 18:31h, 24 June

Gosh, it’s too bad I’m just reading this now – I’d have loved to join you ladies on Twitter last night!

My oh my, you certainly do have your traveling breakfast down to a science! I love it. It’s totally something I would (and now will) do, and it’s comforting to know there are others out there who enjoy homemade, simple and nutritious breakfasts no matter where they are.

Favorite breakfast – and this is just purely coincidental – oatmeal! But mine must be topped with a spoonful of nut butter. I love the way it melts over the oats!
Laura L.
Posted at 21:56h, 24 June

I am afraid this is a common answer, but I love oatmeal. In the summer, I like to switch to greek yogurt and fruit, which I sweeten with a little stevia.
Laura L.
Posted at 21:58h, 24 June

I retweeted at : http://twitter.com/#!/Laura5555555
Laura L.
Posted at 21:59h, 24 June

I Follow @MarlaMeridith on Twitter
Louise
Posted at 08:10h, 25 June

My fave breakfast is creamy non-fat Greek yogurt mixed with Stevia and fresh, chopped strawberries. Color and delicious <3
Louise
Posted at 08:13h, 25 June

I’m following @MarlaMeridith on Twitter
Louise
Posted at 08:15h, 25 June

I’m following @truvia on Twitter
Louise
Posted at 08:16h, 25 June

I’m following @marisachurchill on Twitter
Louise
Posted at 08:18h, 25 June

I stumbled this post =)
Carys
Posted at 09:07h, 25 June

I love this idea! This will be a great budget friendly and healthy breakfast option to bring with us when we travel! My favorite at home breakfast is one I tried recently: a Greekified Oven Omelet over at http://struttheline.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-4-stressed.html so tasty and it reheated really well for breakfasts throughout the week.
Maya
Posted at 09:18h, 25 June

Truvia is sooo delicious! I love stevia because it tastes so natural and real.
Beverly
Posted at 15:07h, 25 June

I love your idea of portable “gourmet” oatmeal packets! Also, my favorite trail mix is much like your toppings: pistachios, craisins and chocolate chips.

My favorite breakfast is egg casserole. I usually make one for the week and reheat a block with my copious cups of coffee before hitting the road to work.
- Marla
  Posted at 16:29h, 25 June
  
  Beverly gotta have those “copious amounts of coffee” The egg casserole is really smart. I am a big fan of those too. Life is good when I have a big frittata in the fridge. Always handy for a slice at any meal.
  Love the way you say “gourmet oatmeal” I certainly feel that way when I eat it 🙂
Beverly
Posted at 15:15h, 25 June

I’m following truvia on twitter.
Beverly
Posted at 15:16h, 25 June

I am following Marisa on twitter.
Beverly
Posted at 15:17h, 25 June

I’m following Marla on twitter.
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:56h, 25 June

I love that you pack your own oatmeal. Such a great way to guarantee breakfast! I’m also really interested in stevia. I have yet to cook with it but I have a feeling it would be great for my diet. Fingers and toes crossed I win this awesome giveaway!!!

My favorite breakfast is my grandma’s homemade country breakfast. She makes a spread like you wouldn’t believe! Her sausage and biscuits are the best 🙂 (Although totally not good for me….haha)
- Marla
  Posted at 05:18h, 26 June
  
  Brandy, I bet that breakfast your grandma makes is beyond fabulous! Stevia has really allowed for me to enjoy sweets again. I am sugar intolerant and this is the perfect way for me to enjoy sweet, stay slim and not have energy crashes. Hopefully someday you can try it too 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:56h, 25 June

I follow you on Twitter
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:57h, 25 June

I tweeted about the giveaway
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:57h, 25 June

I follow truvia on Twitter
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:58h, 25 June

I follow Marisa Churchill on Twitter
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 21:58h, 25 June

I stumbled the post
Daniela V
Posted at 22:40h, 25 June

What a tough question….. I’d probably say my favorite breakfast is a fossil between a bowl of cap’n crunch and Belgian waffles a la mode :^)
- Marla
  Posted at 05:20h, 26 June
  
  Daniela, interesting breakfast combo! I have not had cap ‘n crunch in years. Had to sneak that kinda thing as a kid – only had access to the sugary cereals at summer camp, college etc. Feasted……
Claudia
Posted at 05:02h, 26 June

Wow. This is an amazing idea and I am shocked that I have never thought of it before (mostly because I continue to eat oatmeal for breakfast in a climate where it is 35C every day). It is my favorite daily breakfast though on a day when I have more time/energy I do love fried potatoes with eggs and sometimes ham or sausage.
Hollyp
Posted at 08:31h, 26 June

I love this idea! I love toast with homemade jam!
Blake
Posted at 10:23h, 26 June

My favorite dessert, hands down, no competition, is tiramisu!
Blake
Posted at 10:24h, 26 June

I have stumbled this post.
Christine
Posted at 13:20h, 26 June

my favorite dessert is a flaky apple pie slice topped with good quality ice cream. My favorite on the go breakfast is a fantastic breakfast cookie using healthy ingredients.
Katie
Posted at 14:24h, 26 June

Your oatmeal sounds delicious! I love to put frozen fruit i mine while it cooks. I may need to dehydrate some berries to add in when we travel!
Winnie
Posted at 06:21h, 27 June

Oh, so sorry I missed this giveaway Marla. Your oatmeal looks amazing btw.
- Marla
  Posted at 06:45h, 27 June
  
  Thanks Winnie – don’t worry there will be many more down the road 🙂
Kate
Posted at 19:36h, 06 July

This is my ultimate traveling meal, but I’ve never thought to add powered egg whites or protein powder… good tip!
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