These are the toughest days to get out of bed. Am I right?

It's still dark, it's cold and chances are it's a weekday. My motivation: hunger. Sure, there are other incentives, but I'm no morning person. If I didn't feel famished when my alarm went off, I would probably keep sleeping.

So, for a little something to look forward to at the start of each day (other than burnt toast), the "One Teaspoon from Disaster" cooking blog is honoring the most important meal of the day for the next several weeks with a variety of breakfast recipes.

In an effort to eat a healthy first-meal-of-the-day, try oatmeal. This has it all: grains, protein, fruit and dairy. It tastes great and will stick with you until lunch. It's quick to make, but could even be cooked the night before and re-heated before you head out the door.

Go easy on the fruit topping -- it's rich and pretty sweet. The yogurt is a nice substitute for milk. The recipe serves two to four.

Fruity Winter Oatmeal
1 C. whole-rolled oats (can substitute instant oats, if desired)
4 C. water
1 C. chopped dried fruit (apricots or peaches)
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 C. white grape juice
6 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
Dollop of non-fat plain yogurt
Combine and cook oats and water. In a sauce pan, boil fruit, nutmeg, nuts and juice. Simmer until fruit is tender. Spoon fruit sauce on top of cooked oatmeal. Add yogurt and more nuts, if desired.