Leftovers make lunch so darn easy.
I used the BBQ pulled chicken from last night’s dinner to make myself a whole wheat bagelwich, topped with the chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes and chopped red onions.
I swear the bagel is under there somewhere! Apparently the bagel was feeling camera shy… or it was just trumped by chicken and veggies.
Lunchtime sides included carrots and a white nectarine.
National Whole Grains Month
Did you know that September is National Whole Grains month?
Any month that celebrates food like almond butter granola and pumpkin banana oatmeal is a good month in my eyes!
I am teaming up with Quaker Oats to spread the word about this delicious (and nutritious!) month and let you guys know about an awesome sweepstakes going on right now on the Whole Grains Council’s website called the Whole Grains Stampede.
Entering the sweepstakes is simple. You simply tell the Whole Grains Council about your favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner that bear the Whole Grains Stamp (you can see a list of the products here) and then you’re entered to win the following:
- One year supply of Quaker products and $5,000 of grocery money
- Apple iPad 2 loaded with food apps
Sign me up!
A more detailed description of the sweepstakes may be found here and you may enter here.
I’m pretty sure you oatmeal and granola lovers will be all over this one. 
Disclaimer: I was one of three bloggers selected by Quaker Oats to promote the Whole Grain Stampede during the month of September. I have been compensated for my contributions to the campaign, though my opinions are my own and I only agreed to this partnership because I am a frequent consumer of Quaker products and feel that whole grains have an important place in a balanced diet.
Question of the Afternoon
- What is your favorite way to enjoy whole grains?
My favorite way to enjoy whole grains is in cookies. Throw a little whole wheat flour or oatmeal in there and there ya go!
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Hahah the camera shy bagel! You crack me up!
Hmmm…my favorites used to be cereal or whole grain toast with PB, but I’ve developed a gluten sensitivity. Now, my favorite is oatmeal!
I bought a huge box of oatmeal and love to make baked goodies with it. All my cookies have oatmeal in them now.
Oh what a fun thing to enter!! I LOVE baked stuff with oats or whole wheat flour in ’em. I also love oatmeal and granola. YUMM!
Perfect timing! I am trying to incorporate more whole grains into my diet as I ramp up marathon training!
oatmeal!
oatmeal, most definitely!
That is awesome!!! Just signed up for sure! Anything breakfasty is my favorite way to enjoy whole grain! 🙂
It’s national whole grains month?! I knew I loved September. Hmm favorite way to enjoy them… probably whole wheat couscous with nutritional yeast and peas. It’s like macaroni and cheese!
Oh wow. That makes me sound like a total loser.
Um. Whole grain pizza?
Oatmeal or frosted shredded wheat!
I am SUCH a bread person! I love whole wheat muffins and biscuits!
Bread, granola, oatmeal, bars, cookies, muffins… you name it. I eat it all!
I’ll eat whole grains in any form: Cookies, oatmeal, breads, soups, as a side. I love how versatile they are!
Whole grains are best when used as overnight oats!
Mmmm…I adore white nectarines…they are soooo delicious! <3 Such a delicate, sweet taste – and actually really pretty too!
My favourite way to enjoy wholegrains is in porridge/oatmeal, and in food for life ezekiel muffins. My two favourite things! 😀 xyx
I love eating a whole grain bread with almond butter and banana. So good. 🙂
I take ’em any way I can get ’em. It’s so weird: now that I eat whole grains far more than white bread, I enjoy the taste WAY more. Cookies, oatmeal, whole wheat bread—it’s all good to me!
Love oats! And I had to post this link. So funny since you just mentioned his birthday. Look who is back:
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20526769,00.html
I am addicted to quinoa and use it every day – as a side, salads, for breakfast. It is so versatile!
I put whole wheat flour in my pumpkin muffins that I made this week! I also use whole wheat bread for my kids lunches during the week. Thanks for keeping us informed about National Whole Grains month! I am now entered.
I love oatmeal on a cold morning and whole grain pizzas! 🙂
I wonder if its one year supply of Quaker products for a casual oatmeal eater… or an oatmeal-aholic? I think my favorite way to get whole grains is in breads and pasta. And baked goods. I like white whole wheat flour because it doesn’t make the baked goods quite so dense.
My favorite way is definitely in cereal or sandwiches. Or whole wheat toast!
I am soooo jealous of your recent pumpkin consumption! I still can’t find it anywhere yet!! 🙁 But I’ve been baking sweet potatoes and butternut squash for my oatmeal instead. It’s working out pretty nicely, but I need my pumpkin back.
Mine is cookies too!! Whole wheat pastry flour and rolled oats have been my favorite discoveries in healthier cookie baking!
Of course in my oatmeal every morning!! Those carrots remind me of how good carrots are, need to eat some soon!
My husband eats his oats every morning. I used to join in with him, but since I’m traveling down the Raw Food path, I have given up my love of oat meal. (I am diabetic so for me, being almost Raw is the way my body wants to be.) I see your carrots and love how they are big and natural looking. I love “nature”-al looking fruits and veggies…am I wierd? LOL
Like most bloggers, I enjoy my morning bowl of oats. However, nothing beats a slice of whole grain bread with actual grains in it – I LOVE the dense, chewy, grainy stuff 😀 It’s like heaven!
Like I needed another reason to eat my oats in the morning!! Although, Costco sells this sprouted honey wheat bread that just takes my almond butter and banana on toast to a whole new level. It’s so good that I crave it some days! haha
I”m sooo happy it’s national whole grains month. I get that some people have to go gluten free but I’m getting sick of seeing Gluten Free! signs everywhere, when of course it’s something that is naturally gluten free, like canned pumpkin. I’m not trying to disrespect gluten free people who actually need to do it, but I feel as if right now it is a trend that is happening. I like my grains and I love cinnamon raisin toast or pancakes or just a piece of bread or oats.
Love leftovers.. and whole grains!
Carbs hold a special place in my heart 😉
Definitely cookies! I love cookies with whole wheat flour (except maybe sugar cookies). I also much prefer whole wheat pasta and pizza dough in most situations.
I was just having difficulty deciding what to have for breakfast, but I think it definitely has to be oats now!
I love hearty, nutty wheat bread toasted with some butter on top. Definitely my fave whole grain!
Whole wheat pizza dough is a close second. 🙂
This “Nat’l Whole Grains Month” dealio excites me to no end. 5 years ago? This would’ve NEVER been on people’s radar! They would’ve though anything with the word “wheat” meant whole. Thank goodness for proactivity and the spread of knowledge!
I love oats! Granola, overnight oats, hot oats, oatmeal cookies…lol. I think you understand! 🙂
Quinoa is my favorite whole grain, though I love oats every once in a while 😀 Definitely entered the sweepstakes, thanks for the heads up!!