During spring and summertime especially, I love to enjoy fresh fruit to start the day but when ol' man Winter blows snow for hours or the temps drop to below freezing for too many days, I confess that my favourite healthy choice makes use of my 'slow cooker'. It's not essential that your household have such a gizmo but it does make it an easy breakfast and yummy too.
Create a whole grain high fibre porridge with one or more of these grains: amaranth, brown rice, buckwheat groats, kamut, millet, oats or quinoa. If using the slow cooker, this can be started the night before! Oats may be the most common whole grain for an early treat and it's so GOOD for us for many reasons. The high fibre in oats (and these other grains) can help to absorb excess cholesterol in the intestinal tract and carry it out of the body. Oatmeal in particular. is a fab food for nourishing and support of the nervous system. It may regulate blood sugar and help aid weight control. Stay tuned for more ways to use whole grains, soon.
Granola can be so easy to make and yummy! You have total control over your ingredients and the quality of your choices. Fresh berries, yogurt, raw honey. ALL combine to suit your mood~
I've made many kinds over the years and one of my favourites come by way of 'domestic Diva' Nigella Lawson. She claims that it's a bit healthier than a granola and a little better tasting than a 'muesli'. It's easy to make and very tasty.
Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled old fashioned oats
- ½ cup raw almonds roughly chopped
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¾ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
- Pinch or 2 of Sea Salt
- Cinnamon to taste both Nigella and I like a lot of cinnamon
- Ginger powder to taste
- 1 cup golden raisins
Instructions
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Mix the oats, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
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Mix the applesauce, oil, salt, plus cinnamon and ginger in a small bowl.
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Add the wet ingredients to the oat mixture, and mix til well combined.
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Spread evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Place in a 335 F oven for 35 minutes, stirring about every 10 minutes (Evenly toast mixture)
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Allow to cool, then MIX in the raisins.
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It should keep for about 1 month in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Nigella Lawson
What is your favourite nutritious breakfast? It's easy to leave a comment below.
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