HOW MY FAMILY FUEL IN THE MORNING?
BREAKFAST is our fuel for the day. Nutrition experts said that breakfast is the key to start our day. The results are: we think and perform better and it supports our well-being in so many ways.
THE BASIC FORMULA FOR BREAKFAST
We usually pair complex carbohydrates (whole grains, peas, beans and vegetables) and with protein such as nuts, seeds and beans combined with fresh fruits or even fresh vegetables if that's your option (like fresh green smoothie). The carbs give our body energy to get started and to fuel up our brain. It turns to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy.
The protein gives our body a staying power and helps us to feel full until the next meal.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories but they are the sources of many essential nutrients that are under consumed, including potassium, dietary fiber, Vitamin C and folate (folic acid)
GRANOLA is one of the all time favorite of most families. There are so many different nut, seed and dried fruit combination. They keep well in an airtight container to be used throughout the week. Here are some of our family and friends tried recipes. Enjoy!
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
IN A LARGE BOWL:
8 cups Organic Rolled Oats
1 cup Sunflower Seeds
1 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1 cup Slivered Almonds
1 cup Coarsely Chopped Pecans
1 cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts
1 cup Dried Shredded Coconut
IN A SAUCE PAN:
1 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Raw Agave Nectar
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cup Coconut Oil
1 TB Vanilla
2 cups Raisins or Dried Cranberries
1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees
2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Combine the oats, seeds, nuts and shredded coconut in a large bowl
4. In a sauce pan, stir in together the salt, brown sugar, maple, agave and vanilla. Bring to a quick boil over a medium heat.
Note: Make sure to take the pan out of the stove as soon as it starts bubbling, then stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Pour the sweet mixture over the dry ingredients
Note: It's optional to add an extra coconut oil or nut milk to moisten the oats.
6. Divide and spread it evenly on two baking sheets
7. Bake it for 2 1/2 hours and stir the granola every 30 minutes especially the edges, to get the perfect crunchiness.
8. Let it cool, then add the raisins or dried cranberries.
OTHER OPTION:
Bake 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir once or twice halfway through.
NOTE: I like baking it longer because the texture and consistency won’t be the same when it’s baked quicker.
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