Mornings, that odd time of the day when you aren’t sure whether you are human or some sort of mythical sleeping beast. When you aren’t sure if your alarm went off by mistake in the middle of the night or if it’s actually the moment when you have to face the day ahead. From the first moment you open your eyes, your brain is already trying to decipher how it is going to cope with the day ahead.
While still trying to awaken from your blissful slumber many people forget the most integral part of their day, BREAKFAST.
Breakfast is essential, not only for you to be able to function properly for the rest of the day but also to help with fitness goals and a general sense of wellbeing. It is the one meal that doesn’t need to be over thought. A simple fruit salad with some granola would be more than sufficient to help you conquer the day. The perfect breakfast should consist of some protein combined with good carbohydrates and fibre.
The benefits of having a healthy, wholesome breakfast are endless. It’s the perfect time to give your body a boost of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibres. Your breakfast could help you reach your goals of weight loss, concentration in the boardroom or help you to reach the pinnacle of your sporting objectives.
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you feed yourself what your body needs when it needs it, that’s love. So give your bod some
TLC and sit down and enjoy a good, substantial breakfast” – Kathy Freston
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 apples, peeled, diced
1/4 cup raisins
2 eggs
2 cups almond milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-by-8 work baking dish
2. In a small bowl, mix the uncooked quinoa with the spices. Pour into greased dish.
3. Sprinkle the apple and raisins on top of the quinoa.
4. In that same small bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the soy milk and maple syrup.
5. Pour the egg-and-milk mixture over the top of the fruit and quinoa. Lightly stir to partially submerge the fruit. Sprinkle the chopped almonds on top.
6. Bake for 1 hour or until the casserole is mostly set with only a small amount of liquid left.
7. Allow to cool, and then cover and refrigerate. In the morning, cut a square, microwave it on a plate, and enjoy alone or with a few dollops of Greek yogurt.
Words by: Richard Thomas
