Choosing a Healthy Breakfast

Why not start the day off right with a clean and healthy breakfast to get you fueled up and ready for the day. I came across this recipe for a healthy granola breakfast. It includes both protein and complex carbs. Try it out and let me know what you think.

HEALTHY BREAKFAST GRANOLA

Following clean eating principles of combining a complex carb and lean protein, this yummy breakfast granola is packed with carbs and protein. This breakfast will deinfitely give you enough energy to get through the morning. Each 1/2 cup serving has 11 grams of protein!
This dish makes for a great breakfast on the weekends since it takes a little time for prep and baking. However, the prepared granola can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a tightly covered container, which makes for quick and easy reheating.
Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 cups regular rolled oats
• 1 cup coarsely shredded unpeeled apple
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• Milk (almond, soy or “clean” milk of your choice)
• Fresh raspberries, blueberries and/or sliced strawberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Lightly coat baking pan (15x10x1) with nonstick cooking spray; set to the side.
2. In a bowl, combine oats, apple, and wheat germ. Mix together well.
3. In a saucepan, stir together water, honey, and cinnamon, bringing to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla or almond extract. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture; toss to coat. In coated baking pan, spread oat mixture evenly.
4. Bake oat mixture in oven at 325 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until a golden brown in color, stirring occasionally. Spread granola onto a piece of foil and cool for approximately 30 minutes before serving. Serve granola with milk. Add fresh berries if desired.