[Recipe] Whole Grain & Berry Power Breakfast Bowl

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked whole grains (I use a mix of barley, oat groats, and rye)
• 1 cup frozen berries (I use a mix of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
• 1 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk (almond, soy, hemp)
• 1-2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1-2 tbsp ground or whole chia seeds
• 1 tbsp raisins (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground vanilla (optional)

Instructions

1. Put the whole grains in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Top the grains with the berries
3. Microwave for 2-3 minutes until berries are warm, but the mixture isn't too hot
4. While the grain berry mixture is warming, mix the non-diary milk with the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl. Note: the flax and chia will cause the mixture to thicken, use less for a thinner liquid.
5. Add the non-diary mixture to the warmed whole grains & berries. Mix well

Note:

If you don't have cooked whole grains, you can make this as overnight oats. Use 1/3 cup of dry steel cut oats and 2 cups of non-dairy milk. Instead of microwaving, mix all the ingredients and refrigerate overnight.

Why Coach Harry Likes It

The whole grains and berries work together to start my day off right. I get antioxidants and some simpler sugars from the berries and a ton of fiber and slower-burning starches from the whole grains. The fiber in the berries and grains blunts any blood sugar impact, allowing for smooth energy til' lunch time. The flax and chia are a great source of some fat, specifically a vegan source of omega 3s! Finally, the non-dairy milk contributes a smooth texture, along with some additional fat and protein