Guest Recipe: Superfood Breakfast with Katie’s Healing Kitchen

We’ve all been told a thousand times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us still find ourselves skipping it, as we rush in the mornings to get out of bed, ready for work, & out the door. Raise your hand if you need a little help in the healthy breakfast, but short on time department. If it’s raised, you’re in luck, as today my sweet friend Chef Katie, of Katie’s Healing Kitchen is here to share her tips & a recipe for a delicious & nutritious “make-head” breakfast that can be thrown together instantly & effortlessly, even on the busiest days.

Katie says:

One of my favorite ways to start the day is with an acai bowl topped with a super simple nutritious granola that can be made ahead of time. Just the thought of this breakfast makes me roll out of bed in no time. I make the granola at the beginning of the week and keep it in tupperware on the counter. I double the acai smoothie mixture & stash it in a glass jar in the fridge. I simply pour the desired amount of acai in a bowl and top it with a handful of granola, chia seeds & plenty of fresh organic berries. In less that 2 minutes I have a healthy breakfast that keeRedceiptps me satisfied until lunch.

SUPERFOOD GRANOLA

Author: Chef Katie of Katie's Healing Kitchen

Recipe Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegan

INGREDIENTS

Wet:

• 1/3 cup dates, packed

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Dry:

• 1 cup oats

• 1 cup quinoa flakes

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/3 cup walnuts

• 1/3 cup hemp seeds

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup dried fruit (goji berries, raisins, dried cranberries)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a high-speed blender combine wet ingredients & blend until smooth (adding coconut oil last).

3. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients (except dried fruit). Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir to combine.

4. Evenly spread the mixture onto baking sheets.

5. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, taking trays out & stirring every 5 minutes.

6. Remove from oven & place in a large bowl, add dried fruit & enjoy!

*Keeps up to ONE week in a sealed container

ANTIOXIDANT ACAI BOWL

Author: Chef Katie of Katie's Healing Kitchen

Recipe Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegan

INGREDIENTS

• 1 acai pack

• 1 banana, frozen

• 1 cup non-dairy milk

• 1 stevia packet

• a handful of greens (spinach, kale, etc…)

• optional Garnishes: granola, sliced fruit, hemp seeds, goji berries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Garnish with desired toppings.

I can confirm & attest that this is one yummy & healthy breakfast, as Katie taught & served this at her Brunch Class last weekend! It is definitely a recipe to add to the regular rotation. You can learn more about Katie, sign up for her newsletter, & see her upcoming class schedule at katieshealingkitchen.com. Enjoy & eat your breakfast!