If you consume a good quality and satisfying breakfast you'll crave, desire, and eat less food for the rest of the day. Whole grains are one of the best ways to start your day if you're trying to lose weight. Not only are they filling, but they are packed with fiber and protein so they'll keep you full for a sustained time. Whole grains load you up with vital nutrients and antioxidants. A whole grain, as opposed to a refined grain, provides you with a steady rise in blood sugar, for sustained energy and brain power. For a great breakfast try my Whole Grain Raspberry Cornbread and my Naturally Sweetened Granola with Almonds, Cashews, and Walnuts.
Cornbread With Raspberries
1/3 cup soymilk
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup maple syrup
1 cup finely ground cornmeal or corn flour
¼ cup almond flour or almond meal
¼ cup whole grain spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Finely grind 1 tablespoon flax seeds, or use 2 ½ tablespoons pre-ground flax seeds. Mix the ground seeds with 3 tablespoons water to make a paste.
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries. If using frozen, defrost and drain in a strainer before using.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together soymilk and vinegar. Let sit.
In a separate bowl mix together the flours, baking powder and soda, and sea salt. Use a wire whisk to incorporate everything very well.
Add oil and maple syrup to the soymilk mixture. Mix very well.
Add the flax seeds mixture and wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until almost incorporated. Gently stir in raspberries. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake at 325 for 45 minutes. Let cool about 20 minutes before cutting.
1/3 cup soymilk
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup maple syrup
1 cup finely ground cornmeal or corn flour
¼ cup almond flour or almond meal
¼ cup whole grain spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Finely grind 1 tablespoon flax seeds, or use 2 ½ tablespoons pre-ground flax seeds. Mix the ground seeds with 3 tablespoons water to make a paste.
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries. If using frozen, defrost and drain in a strainer before using.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together soymilk and vinegar. Let sit.
In a separate bowl mix together the flours, baking powder and soda, and sea salt. Use a wire whisk to incorporate everything very well.
Add oil and maple syrup to the soymilk mixture. Mix very well.
Add the flax seeds mixture and wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until almost incorporated. Gently stir in raspberries. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake at 325 for 45 minutes. Let cool about 20 minutes before cutting.
Almond Granola
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds
¼ cup raw cashews
¼ cup raw walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Mix well in a large bowl.
Add the following:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup brown rice syrup
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes or so. Bake until light golden brown.
Granola will be sticky when you take it out of the oven. Transfer to a bowl and stir until cool.
Stir in ¾ cup dried fruit such as currants, raisins, cranberries, cherries and/or blueberries.
Serve with ground flax and fresh almond milk.
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2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds
¼ cup raw cashews
¼ cup raw walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Mix well in a large bowl.
Add the following:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup brown rice syrup
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes or so. Bake until light golden brown.
Granola will be sticky when you take it out of the oven. Transfer to a bowl and stir until cool.
Stir in ¾ cup dried fruit such as currants, raisins, cranberries, cherries and/or blueberries.
Serve with ground flax and fresh almond milk.
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