Breakfast is a meal, I try to never miss. Nutritionally its one of the most important meals as it gets you fueled through the day.
However, what you eat is key and the quality of a great breakfast is what can help your day start of right.
Protein foods stay in your body the longest, I love foods that have both protein and carbohydrates and I add a fruit. Personally its not always realistic to make a hot breakfast like eggs and hot oatmeal, which are great foods that have both protein and Fiber.
My favorite is Greek yogurt, home made granola with blueberries and banana. The Carbohydrates should be high in fiber at least 3 grams of fiber in a serving. The Greek yogurt should be low in sugar less than 9 grams which is around 2 teaspoons. Plain yogurt is ideal with a teaspoon of raw honey is another option.
My Recipe for my high fiber, high protein granola is below. Its so easy.
Please send me suggestions or corrections as I am very new blogger.
Granola
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups regular oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinammon
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup hemp or chia seeds
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or canola oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup warm water
Method
Mix all the dry ingredients then wet ingredients. I use my clean hands as it all mixes evenly. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. I mix it with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes as the sides tend to brown quickly. It should be evenly browned. If it starts to get dark take it out as it burns easily.
This should be stored in an airtight container or Ziploc bags and stays fresh for at least a month.
I buy a lot of my ingredients from Trader Joe’s, great prices. Since I don’t live close to one in New York, I go to A Matter Of Health.
Other optional ideas-
For kids add 1/2 cup brown sugar, my husband loves 1/2 cup shredded coconut. The coconut should be added at the end.
I hope you enjoy it.
I used this mix from A Matter of Health as it has both Chia and Flax seed. 