Seven years ago, Rip Esselstyn wrote theNew York Timesbest-sellerThe Engine 2 Diet.

These savory breakfast oats are the perfect food to get back into clean eating after a holiday binge.

Believe me when I tell you, we felt the same way.

Liz Moody

But then we tried it.

Wow, does it grow on you!

The nutritional yeast creates a wonderful creaminess.

On a cold day, this warms you through and through.

And you have the benefit of getting your greens at breakfast.

Once I accidentally used farro instead of oats (our grain cupboard is crowded!

), and it was fantastic!