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MUFAs (pronounced moo-fah) are monounsaturated fatty acids, plant-based fats found in some of the world’s most delicious foods— avocado, nuts and seeds, oils, olives, and dark chocolate! Studies show that these good-for-you fats enhance heart health and protect against chronic disease.

This recipe has MUFAs and more! The oatmeal is a high-fiber food that can boost your health, from protecting against diabetes to heart disease. Oatmeal is an appetite suppressor that can be an integral part to any weight loss diet. Cholecystokinin, is a hunger-fighting hormone that is increased with the oatmeal compound beta-glucan. A 2009 study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research found satiety increased as a result of eating foods containing beta-glucan.  Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, which can help anyone feel fuller for longer, as it takes a long time to digest.” This keeps hunger at bay, which can help you stay slim.

You will need:
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oatsPreparation:
1. Heat peanut butter, milk, and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat 3 minutes or until chips melt.2. Stir in oats. Remove from heat.3. With a spoon, small ice cream scoop, or melon baller, drop 8 ball-shaped portions on a wax paper−lined baking sheet. Let set in fridge 10 minutes. YUM!!

Learn more about Cholecystokinin here:  Cholecystokinin. (2015, August 2). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:03, August 5, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cholecystokinin&oldid=674154448

Learn more about MUFAs here:  Monounsaturated fat. (2015, May 29). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:06, August 5, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monounsaturated_fat&oldid=664603029