3 Nutrient-Packed Breakfast Recipes
Nutrition has the power to heal your body from the inside out. So, it’s no surprise that the food that you eat has a significant impact on how you feel. Explore our three favourite nutrient-packed breakfast recipes for the perfect balance of energy and decadence.
Banana Blueberry Bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total TIme: 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
1 cup dates
1½ cups apple juice
3 cups rolled oats
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1½ tbsp baking powder
1-2 ripe bananas
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup walnuts
Instructions
In a small bowl, soak the dates in the apple juice for 10 to 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a 9 × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure the sides are covered. Cut slits in the corners of the paper so that it overlaps and lies flat.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the rolled oats with the cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder. Mix and set aside.
Place the remaining 1 cup of rolled oats, the bananas, and the vanilla extract into a blender. Remove the dates from the apple juice and set aside. Strain the juice, add it to the blender, and blend until creamy.
Add the dates to the blender, and pulse a few times until the dates are in small pieces.
Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix well. Stir in the blueberries and walnuts.
Using a spatula, pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Chocolate Power Balls with Oats and Carrots
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 power balls
Ingredients
1 carrot
1 banana
½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
3 dried figs
3 dates
2 tsp raw cacao
shredded coconut
Instructions
Chop carrot in large pieces. In a food processor, blend carrots, figs, and dates for 10-15 seconds or until minced. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add banana and oats and mash with a fork or bare hands. Add carrot mix and raw cacao. Blend together until mixture is uniform. Shape into 1-inch round bites and set aside.
Pour some shredded coconut on a small bowl, and roll each bite until coconut covers the surface.
Banana Almond Granola
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 services (0.5 cup per serving)
Ingredients
8 cups rolled oats
2 cups dates
2 ripe bananas
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp salt
1 cup almonds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
Add the oats to a large bowl and set aside. Line two 13 × 18-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the dates in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep the dates from sticking to the pan.
Remove from the heat and add the mixture to a blender with the bananas, almond extract, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
Add the date mixture to the oats and mix well. Divide the granola between the two prepared baking sheets and spread out evenly.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool before adding the slivered almonds (optional). The cereal will get even crispier as it cools. Store the granola in an airtight container.