Breakfast Bowls

Two very simple breakfast bowls that I threw together this last weekend and thought were worth sharing. Breakfast is such an important meal since it's how you start off your whole day. If you can I would definitely recommend starting your day raw. That means, NO COFFEE, however wheatgrass or other vegetable juice will certainly give you that extra kick! If you're an avid coffee drinker just trust that your body doesn't NEED the caffeine, because it doesn't. Ween off slowly or go cold turkey do what you got to do but get off!! I think if anything, a cup of coffee in the afternoon is sufficient. I know it's harder in the winter but here in Santa Barbara we are so blessed that it doesn't actually get that cold and our winter already seems to be over!

Anyways, back to my breakfast bowls. The first one is my traditional applesauce, with some soaked raw buckwheat groats thrown on top. It added a little bit of crunch to the applesauce. Soak buckwheat groats in a bowl over night, no more than 10 hours. Rinse and strain well because as you'll notice they can get quite gummy.

The second one is flaxseed porridge. Simply add about 2 T water to every T freshly ground flaxseed. Let soak and very shortly you'll notice the flaxseed will soak the water and become like a porridge, add a teaspoon of cinnamon and possibly more water depending on how thick you want it. Mix well so the cinnamon is all throughout and top with peaches and blueberries! You could also add some agave or honey if you would prefer something sweeter.

The morning sets your tone for the whole day so it is also very important for your spiritual health to have a quiet, unstressful morning. This is why I believe morning devotions are so wonderful, whether it's 5 minutes or an hour. Just giving that little time to the Lord really sets your heart and mind on the things above, on Him. Now, I know how hard it is on early mornings to do this so I am preaching to myself as well. Here are some great verses on mornings from the Bible.

"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night." Psalm 92:1-2

"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5

If you're looking for a solid devotional with short readings I would highly recommend Oswald Chamber's My Utmost for His Highest, I am LOVING it!

Enjoy,
<3 Dani