I have a new favorite breakfast. Acai bowls.
Delish.
You can find packets in your frozen food aisle. If you like a thicker texture, toss it in the blender with some frozen strawberries or ice.
Pour the acai mixture in a bowl. My favorite toppings: banana slices, blueberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced almonds. Sprinkle some shredded coconut and drizzle honey.
I could eat this every day and never get tired of it.
✔ Tastes delicious
✔ Makes your kitchen smell amazing
✔ Only 4 ingredients
✔ Easy to make
My neighbor told me about their homemade granola and it sounded delicious. Since I eat the same foods over and over again, I thought I would mix it up and give it a try. I have eaten store bought granola, but it usually has unnecessary ingredients and loads of added, fake sugar.
But this recipe…delicious! Add blueberries for that peanut butter and jelly taste!
Tips: Soften the peanut butter in the microwave for a few seconds before mixing. Use real honey, preferably local, for the best health benefits. Use parchment paper to line your cookie sheet for easier clean up. Buy divided containers to easy separate your ingredients until you are ready to eat. Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to mix it up.
Only 4 ingredients in this simply granola recipe
Mix together honey, slightly softened peanut butter, and vanilla extract
Mix in 4-5 cups of old fashioned oats
Spread out evenly on cookie sheet
Bake at 275 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes, stir halfway through
Let cool before storing in air tight container
Enjoy!
I am not a big breakfast eater, mainly due to lack of time in the mornings. But I do know a healthy, filling meal is important to start the day. This wasn’t always the case. When I was in college, I used to have a donut and Mountain Dew every morning for breakfast. I have no idea how I am even still alive! What was I thinking?! Back then I actually had time to make a good breakfast, but I chose to sleep in instead!
Now that I am married with kids, my mornings are spent less on myself and more on getting everyone else out the door. I try to work in some quiet time as well, so it doesn’t leave much room for a big breakfast. My days of sleeping in are long gone. R.I.P. lazy mornings. I wake up at 5:30 just to get my crew out the door by 7:15. I simply don’t want to get up any earlier! Soooo, I rely on a quick and easy breakfast.
On good weeks, I make some breakfast burritos ahead of time so they are ready to go. I brown sausage, add chopped veggies, and sometimes add in eggs. This is super easy to make and it tastes good reheated. Throw the mix in a wrap and boom – breakfast is served.
Unfortunately, not all weeks work out this way. Instead of reverting back to the Mountain Dew/Donut combo, I make a protein shake. I’ve got it down to about 2 minutes so there is really no excuse! This combo below is my new favorite.
I use Almond milk, Raw Cacao powder, Protein powder, Peanut butter powder, and honey. Add some ice, blend (I use my Nutri-bullet) and viola. This is something I can make at home, then drink on the way to work. 99% of my breakfast is consumed in the car, unless it’s the weekend, so this works well.
If you’re looking for a protein shake, give it a try!
