What Did I Eat Today?

Oatmeal with blueberries and cinnamon
Spinach salad with cherry tomatoes, craisins, walnuts, and mustard
1/2 can Amy's Spanish Red Beans and Rice soup
Asparagus
2 small red potatoes, baked, with garlic powder and seasoned salt
2 bananas mashed with cinnamon

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