Start every morning with Smart Ones Oatmeal! (Review & Giveaway)

Apple & Cinnamon

Breakfast is super important to help get you focused and ready to start the day. Smart Ones® Oatmeal is a smart and wholesome way to begin your day. It’s made with ingredients you love like steel-cut and rolled oats, real fruit and granola. Plus, Smart Ones® oatmeal is found in the frozen aisle in heat & eat cups, making it easy for you to enjoy on the go. It comes in three delicious varieties: Apple & Cinnamon, Maple & Brown Sugar and Peaches & Cream, so you can get a taste of each one! It also comes with 2 cups inside, so you can either share or save the other cup for another time.

When I was little, I refused to eat oatmeal. It was bland, and I didn't think it was a very fun breakfast. But as I've gotten older, my love for oatmeal has grown but I find myself trying to find an oatmeal that's easy to make and has a ton of flavor. Imagine my excitement when I found out I would be reviewing Smart Ones oatmeal!

Maple & Brown Sugar

The first one I tried was the Maple & Brown Sugar. It was pretty good. It comes with cranberries and raisins on top, and I love cranberries. The only problem was that you couldn't really taste the brown sugar. I mostly tasted maple.

The next one I tried was the Peaches & Cream. It was oh-so delicious. Actual peaches, just a few dashes of cream, and the granola made it so worth burning my tongue (because I didn't wait for it to cool down. It was the next morning after Mom went into the hospital and I was trying to multi-task.). I only wish there was more peach pieces in it.

Peaches & Cream

The last one, Apple & Cinnamon, was my absolute favorite! This one has plenty of apple chunks in there, and it tasted really good with the oatmeal and granola. It was almost like an apple crisp (just with oatmeal)! This one I might have to stock up on.

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Thanks to the folks at Eat Your Best, one(1) winner will receive two(2) Smart Ones FREE product coupons to try the new oatmeal! Enter below. Good luck!

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I was NOT compensated for this review/giveaway. I received Smart Ones free product coupons to purchase and try out the products mentioned. Any thoughts/opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.

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Eat Smart with Weight Watchers' SmartOnes®! {Review + Giveaway}

I try to eat healthy when I can, but sometimes it can be difficult- especially with Halloween 2 weeks away (Delicious chocolate, oh my!) and Thanksgiving only 33 days away. But ever since Mom was diagnosed with high blood pressure about the same time she had her pacemaker put it, I've been wanting to get on a better diet and take care of myself so I can take care of her.

WeightWatchers' SmartOnes® allow you to eat healthy without sacrificing taste! All of the SmartOnes® products (meals, breakfasts, snacks and desserts) follow the 6 Smart Eating Principles:

1. Say Yes to Portion Control- Portion Control so you can eat the foods you love!
2. Say Yes to Breakfast- Breakfast is crucial because it starts your day right & helps control hunger.
3. Say Yes to Foods With Protein- Smart eating includes a variety of foods with protein.
4. Say Yes to Whole Grains, Fruits, and Vegetables- Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables keep your fuller, longer.
5. Say Yes to Smart Desserts and Snacks- Smart desserts and snacks can help you stay on track.
6. Say Yes to Support and Knowledge- Support and knowledge are critical to making smart food choices.

If you're ever wandering down the frozen food aisle, wondering what to get, consider WeightWatchers SmartOnes®! They are delicious, healthy, and help you stay on track by eating smart!

I was able to try out Weight Watchers SmartOnes® for myself. I actually had Twin help me pick one out because she was going to help me try it out as well. I love Chinese food (I just hate the sodium!) so I decided upon Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables. It looked so good on the box and coming out of the microwave!

At first, it was so hot, I really couldn't taste anything. I thought "This is bland!", but once my mouth-and the food- cooled down, it was delicious! It tasted like authentic teriyaki chicken, and the vegetables were so fresh and crisp. It had a bit of spice, which I think was from the spicy & sweet teriyaki sauce. The rice was pretty good. The chicken was moist and tender. I didn't want to share half, but I had already promised Twin I would. What did Twin think? After she finished eating it, she immediately said, "We're getting more next week.". I took that as she loved it just as much as I did.

It tasted like it should've been "bad" for you, but I know it was a great way to Eat Smart (minus a couple of FunSize Snickers earlier in the day) for dinner and it filled me up! I agree with Twin- we'll be getting more next week!

On a related note- I think it would be a great way for Mom to start eating better without, like I said, sacrificing taste!!

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I was NOT compensated for this review/giveaway. I received a FREE product coupon to try WeightWatchers SmartOnes®. All thoughts/opinions are my own.

This post was created in partnership with Smart Ones®. All opinions are my own.

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