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I don’t know about you, but Monday mornings always feel so rushed. Not exactly how I want to get my week started. Instead, I’d really love to start Monday morning with a little breakfast date coffee talk with you. What do you say?
Let’s do it! Grab your favorite mug, get some coffee, or tea. Or, juice or a smoothie. You pick. And, don’t mind me while I nibble on my Freekeh Breakfast Bowl while we chat. Here’s what’s been going on in my world lately. A million Mondays ago, ok, maybe it was more like two months ago, I was part of a segment on the Dr. Oz Show about freekeh. Dr. Oz talked health benefits and why we need to include this hearty grain into our diets, and I talked Freekeh Breakfast Bowls (think steel cut oats, but waaaay better. We’ll get to that in a minute, though). The episode was taped back in November and it’s finally airing TODAY!
I thought I’d be ridiculously nervous in front of the camera, but somehow I wasn’t. I also managed to forget about everyone sitting across the room in the audience. Maybe because I was talking about food, a food I really love. Maybe it was because I was talking breakfast which is my favorite meal of the day. It was also kind of comforting that the show wasn’t airing live, so if I rambly or blabbery, or tripped over my words, the editing team could work their magic and no one would ever know (thankfully that didn’t happen though!). If you’re into steel cut oats, you’re going to be really into this Freekeh Breakfast Bowl!
Freekeh is sort of a “new” ancient grain. It’s been around of thousands of years, but most of us in the U.S. are just starting to use it. It has an earthy, nutty taste, and a chewy texture that’s similar to wheat berries or barley. As for the nutritional benefits, freekeh definitely falls in the superfood category. It’s loaded with fiber, protein and calcium.
This hearty breakfast bowl combines water, milk (I like to use skim, but you can use almond milk or coconut milk to keep it vegan), maple syrup, cinnamon, dried cherries and pistachios. Similar to steel cut oats, freekeh takes about 30 minutes to prepare, so I find it easiest to prepare at night and reheat in the morning.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cracked freekeh
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup skim milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
Instructions:
- Combine freekeh, water, milk, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the maple syrup.
- Divide the cooked freekeh between two bowls.
- Top with dried cherries and pistachios.
- Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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Looking for a new breakfast recipe to try? How about a tropical chia pudding? Chia pudding is a delicious and nutritious option to start your day off right. It's packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein, making it a great choice for a healthy breakfast. Plus, it's super easy to make!
Chia seeds are a superfood that have gained popularity in recent years. They are tiny black seeds that come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, which is native to Mexico. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, making them a great addition to any diet.
To make tropical chia pudding, simply combine chia seeds with your choice of milk (such as almond milk or coconut milk), a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, and your favorite tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and kiwi. Stir everything together and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, you'll have a delicious and healthy breakfast waiting for you!
So next time you're feeling rushed on a Monday morning, take a few minutes to enjoy a breakfast date with yourself and indulge in some tropical chia pudding. It's a simple and satisfying way to start your week off on the right foot.
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