Embracing My Health

So, I was spoiled by a very good breakfast this morning. Quinoa flakes with ground chia seeds, fresh blueberries, bananas, sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of agave syrup and vanilla hempmilk. Sounds complicated as I type it out… but it was easy and yummy. Double bonus! – Amira loved hers too.

In all my reading, raw foods is something I haven’t delved into much. I’m just beginning to learn more about it’s benefits now. One of my breakfast recipes is perfect for raw diets though:

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• 4 cups rolled grains – my current blend has been 1 cup oats, 1 cup triticale, 1 cup wheat, and 1 cup rye. You can also use spelt, hulled buckwheat, hulled barley, etc. as well.
• 2 cups oat bran
• 1 cup sunflower seeds – I grind them, but you can put them in whole if desired
• 1 cup raw, unsalted nuts – I use raw almonds. I use slivered almonds and chop them up a little further.
• 1 cup lecithin granules
• 1/2 cup flax seed – I grind them, again, you could use them whole
• 1/2-3/4 cup chia seeds, ground
• 1 cup milk thistle seeds – ground
• 1-2 cups dried fruit, I’ve used goji berries (whole or ground), dried cherries, apples, apricots, raisins, etc. – You can use whatever dried fruit appeals.

Mix, then store in the refrigerator.

TO SERVE: Soak in milk* for 15-30 minutes before eating. Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.

(*You can use milk, soymilk, nutmilk, or water. We use hempmilk (a mixture of chocolate and vanilla flavors.)

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Paul & I both like this breakfast – it’s filling and leaves you feeling energized through the day. I need to come up with a grain combination that is gluten/wheat-free for Amira. I’ll have to experiment with that.

All in all, good day.

My breakfast today:

2 scoops chocolate raw brown rice protein (Sun Warrior brand)
1/4 cup unsweetened organic coconut milk
1 scoop Amazing Grass Green SuperFood, Chocolate flavor
1 cup water

Nutrition Info: Cal: 290, Fat: 14g, Carbs: 16g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 33g

Pretty good. When I do it again, I think I will add in some unsweetened coconut flakes as well… and a little bit of Stevia or agave syrup for a touch of sweetness.

Good enough that Paul and Amira both shared it with me and liked it:

1 serving Sun Warrior Protein (Natural Flavor)
1 mango
1 med Fuji apple
1 small bunch of spinach, stems removed
2 tbsp golden flax seed meal
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 packet SweetLeaf SteviaPlus

I had intended to include some avocado in this recipe, but forgot. I’ll try it next time. Avocadoes are great for adding healthy fats and a creamy smoothness.