Super-Berry Breakfast

Attention all berry lovers!  This is a berry superfood–filled breakfast.  I think you’ll love it.  

Quickie post today – got the recipes for you right away.  No need to read my chatter 🙂

oatmeal: 
serves 1
1 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 C rolled oats
3 T dried blueberries
1 T maple syrup
optional: add goji berries too!  I wanted to but didn’t realize I was out 🙁 

To make: heat almond milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.  When simmering, add oats.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.  Then add blueberries (and goji berries if you’re using them), and cook for another minute to allow the berries to plump up – add them earlier if you want them really rehydrated.  Stir in maple syrup or pour on top.  I add an extra splash of almond milk to the top too.

smoothie: 
serves 1
1 C mixed frozen berries
1/2 C acai juice  

To make: blend.

Nutrition facts for oatmeal: Calories: 263; Calories from Fat: 52; Total Fat: 5.8g; Sodium: 185mg; Total Carbohydrates: 47.1g; Dietary Fiber: 5.8g; Sugars: 15.0g; Protein: 6.6g

Nutrition facts for smoothie: Calories: 130; Calories from Fat: 11; Total Fat: 1.2g; Sodium: 3mg; Total Carbohydrates: 30.3g; Dietary Fiber: 5.6g; Sugars: 23.0g; Protein: 1.6g