Breakfast is the most critical meal for me because it impacts practically every inch of my being during the day. Sometimes I don’t have the healthiest approach to breakfast especially if I only have 2 fuzzy minutes before I run out of the door. When time is on my side, I prepare breakfasts that consist of fiber, healthy fats, protein and complex carbs.
One of the things I prepare every now and then is Muesli (pronounced as myoos:li or mju:zli).
Muesli consists of rolled oats, nuts, fruit and dairy/other dairy alternatives. It’s more natural and has less calories and sugar than granola – but of course, it depends on how you prepare it.I am surprised to learn that this healthy “go-to breakfast” is not so healthy after all especially the packaged ones. They are usually loaded with sugar from dried fruits, extra calories and carbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp. white chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds (since I didn’t have pumpkin seeds, I used sunflower instead)
- 2 tbsp. roasted almonds
- ½ cup of coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest or lemon juice
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- Any seasonal fruits
Serving Size: 2
Soaking:
Combine the rolled oats, chia and pumpkin/sunflower seeds, roasted almonds into a bowl, pour over the almond milk and add raw honey, vanilla extract and lemon zest or juice. Mix well, cover and put it in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, chop favorite fruit into chunks. I add apple and a little bit of dry cranberries into mine. Layer them up with the oats in a little to-go container or bowl and sprinkle coconut flakes on top.
Now, enjoy your protein packed breakfast.
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