Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is seems to be the easiest for us to skip. Ignoring it can literally make or break our day, our afternoon, and our night and even effect how we sleep! That’s a lot of pressure in our busiest time of day. Take the guessing game out of your mornings and prepare it ahead of time! Hard boil your eggs, pre-cut your veggies (if a scramble is more your style), or my fave… make this pot of oatmeal on Sunday night so you can enjoy it the next day with one of those eggs and maybe some fresh berries!! Here is my families favorite oatmeal recipe, something that is easy for me to put together and leaves me knowing that my keys have started their day off on the right foot.
1 medium Banana
Not only is the fruit a great source of potassium, but they are a good source of energy, a mood booster and high in iron.
3 tbsp Chia seeds
Awww, the chia seed. I know it’s all the rage right now, but for good reason. These seeds are a great source of fiber, an amazing anti-oxidant and great for a pre-workout energy boost.
Hemp, chia & flax seeds
2 tbsp Hemp seeds
Hemp seeds are an incredible vegan source of biologically available and easily digested protein. The seeds contain a healthy anti-inflammatory 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fat. Last, but not least, plant-based phytonutrients and anti-aging antioxidants such as vitamin E.
3/4 cup Oatmeal (old-fashioned oats)
Oatmeal is a gluten friendly source for fiber that helps regulate blood sugar, assists the digestive system, helps lower cholesterol and boosts the ole immune system.
1 tbsp Lecithin Granules
Lecithin granules can be found in the vitamin section of your local health-food store. These flavorless granules are great for the liver, gallblatter, cardiovascular system, and most importantly for me, the brain!!
2 tsp Coconut Oil
The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.
2 tbsp Shredded Coconut
I like to add this in just because it has all the benefits of the oil but in an unrefined form and adds a bit of texture, and not to mention, I always welcome the texture of shredded coconut.
Heat the oil and cook the bananas down just a bit. Bring a cup and a 1/2 of water to a boil and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings. Your Primal Pattern type will decide how much will fill you up and also if you will need to add a hardboiled egg or those berries to your routine.
See you next time!
Christina Canfield,
EZIA Nutritionist
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