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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oo tht chicken look SO GOOD!!… my fav whole grains are EFS oats! i LOVEEE my oat bowls!
Wow, this is great! Thanks!
I love oatmeal in the mornings.
ok sorry for the terrrible typing- i have abandaid on my finger!
A warm bowl of oatmeal with peanut butter and banana. Oh my.
Haha, in cookies. Awesome.
I actually like whole grains best in yeast breads and quick breads. Maybe more quick breads because it adds a nice flavor depth.
PS. These sweepstakes are awesome! I’m so bummed you have to be a US resident to enter, otherwise I’d totally be taking advantage!
I honestly just love a good slice of thick whole grain bread w/ butter or a whole grain tortilla loaded with veggies! I am such a carb fiend but I only really enjoy the whole grains since my parents never let us eat white bread, etc. when we were younger. 🙂
Oat is my favorite wholegrain…Quaker , how i love thee 🙂
Whole grain pancakes are my jam 🙂 even better if TOPPED with jam haha!
Great sweepstakes! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Honestly, I think my favorite way to get whole grains is in breads. I especially like the multigrain versions (bring on those seeds!) because of the crunch and texture they add to my morning toast. Throw on some peanut butter and a little jelly and I’m a happy, grain-fed girl!
My day is not complete without some form of granola. Either mixed in my organic yogurt with berries, straight up bowl of oatmeal or baked granola goodness (which THANK YOU- I woudn’t know how to make granola at home if it wasn’t for your awesome posts!)
Going to enter right now, thanks for sharing!
Oooo definitely entering this sweepstakes!
My favorite way to enjoy whole grains is either in oatmeal chocolate chip cookies or in oatmeal pancakes. Oatmeal with its various toppings is great too!
I love whole grains for toast!
Wow, sweet sweepstakes! My favorite is quinoa + veggie bowls.
My favorite whole grains are definitely any type of bread.
For me… Bread > Pasta
I love whole grain pasta. Eating some now, actually!
My favorite way to enjoy whole grains is in pancakes or as quinoa salad! Love that stuff!
Now that’s a giveaway..I’m more excited at the prospect of a year of oats than an Ipad!
I eat oatmeal. Every.Single.Day. Love it!
Cookies and muffins 🙂 Don’t need to give that a second thought!
I eat whole grains with EVERY meal. Bread, crackers, cereal (Quaker oatmeal squares!!), waffles, brown rice…you name it, it’s in there 🙂
I didn’t know it was whole grains month! Cool! I just happened to post about spent grains today – a kind I can’t wait to cook with in the (hopefully) near future.
I eat oatmeal, obvi! But I also love love brown rice and quinoa (although, that might not count cause it’s technically not a grain, dang). I also love wheat berries! Mmm…
Quinoa counts for these sweepstakes!
Toast! I love a big piece of whole grain toast with a little butter or peanut butter every morning.
what a cool sweepstakes! i love whole grain pasta. 🙂 and white nectarines, though that’s not whole grains 🙂
oh, I am SO all over this one.
and everyone knows my answer to this prompt. GRANOLA and CEREAL. alrgharg.
Woohoo for whole grains!! I love whole grains in cold salads, like wheat berries and spelt berries. They’re nutty, chewy, and definitely fill me up!
it’s also national yoga month too! just fyi 😀
this is sooo cool! 😛 This is easy, I love whole grains in anything that would contain grains/flour! breads, cookies, oatmeal, bars, etc.
I love enjoying my whole grains through bread and pizza dough!
I noticed that too! lol
This is so random but I have to ask – do you not peel your carrots?
Oops. I meant to comment on this post!
OK call me crazy but I love whole grains in my cereal! I can eat endless and endless bowls of cereal with out even feeling full. It’s soooo bad but oh so good! 🙂
Whole Grains are my staple in the morning! I either do whole wheat toast w/peanut butter or usually…Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal Weight Watchers. They have delicious flavors! Then I add a tbs of peanut butter and some bananas. Sooooo filling!
In a big bowl of oats, of course 😀
I like rice and quinoa bowls topped with tons of veggies and some form of sauce (the cheesier the better!)
Didn’t know it was whole grains month! I eat a bowl of oatmeal pretty much every morning, but besides that I also could not LIVE without my whole wheat toast.
Whole grain toast with TONS of peanut butter!
Favorite ways to get whole grains: cereal, oatmeal, and good whole grain crusty bread!
I saw a commercial on tv for the thunder shirt today and the first thing that came to mind was Sadie!
Happy whole grains month! I had no idea! I love whole grain toast (preferably with lots of pb & j 😉 )!
I love whole grain bread. I can’t eat regular white bread anymore because it tastes like so strange! Crossing my fingers for this contest!
Heck yes for whole grain month!! I love my whole grain bread and cereals 🙂
Yayy for whole grains! I just went to the Whole Grains Council website you posted and am SHOCKED that my beloved hot cereal is not in the whole grains list! I eat Hodgson Mill’s Multigrain Hot Cereal with Flaxseed and Soy every morning, which boasts Oats, Unprocessed Wheat Bran, Milled Flaxseed, Soy Grits, Untoasted Wheat Germ, and Cracked Whole Wheat. I don’t understand why this doesn’t get the whole grain seal of approval…?? Oh well, it won’t stop me from eating my favorite breakfast (with some flaxseed, whey protein powder, blueberries, and almond milk thrown in!). 🙂
Oh, it’s hard to choose! I love homemade whole grain bread, oat pancakes, pasta too … ahh, I love grains, haha. 😀
I love WW cookies! I’m a big fan of my daily WW toast with PB. The old standby. Classic.
Cereal!
That chicken does look delicious! 🙂 Oh man, I ate some oats to everything- muffins, pancakes, yogurt, etc. Love the texture. 🙂 Yay for Quaker Oats! 🙂
Great giveaway. My favorite is either Quaker oatmeal or cereal. I have either one every day.
I am going to have to enter that one! I love whole grains in most of my meals… from adding them to smoothies, baking, and breads, to oatmeal!
I love whole grain cereals and breads! Awesome giveaway! 🙂