Of all the cereals, I choose those that are easy to digest, do not form mucus, contain a lot of fiber (unpolished), and often do not contain gluten — such as millet, buckwheat, wild rice, pearl barley, and oatmeal (not instant, with bran). From the rarer options, quinoa, wheat couscous, or bulgur are also great choices. These complex carbs are ideal foods before a workout or a long workday when you're unsure of the timing of your next meal. Healthy cereals can be enhanced with honey, which provides a quick source of fructose and glucose for immediate energy. Bananas add potassium and magnesium to support heart muscle function. Dried fruits and nuts supply beneficial fatty acids and a reserve of energy. Superfoods such as seeds, flowers, powders, and plant root extracts that have unprecedented properties :), like flax seeds, chia, spirulina, cocoa, goji berries, and others, can promote super health, strength, and a boost of vitamins.
- 50-75 g wheat cereal
- 1 small banana
- a handful of pine nuts
- 1/2 tsp. flax or chia seeds
- sweetener to taste (honey or syrups)
- 1 tsp. cocoa powder or carob
Boil the porridge in salted boiling water for 10–13 minutes. Add cocoa (I often use carob instead, as its natural sweetness eliminates the need for additional sweeteners). If any water remains, drain it. Stir in the seeds and sweetener. Slice the banana and add it to the porridge.
Also, you can use in the recipe:
- chopped quince
- plums
- grapes
- any nuts and seeds
- sesame
- fragrant honey
- poppy
- any berries
- coconut chips
Delicious combinations — hazelnuts + cocoa, dates + almond flakes, persimmon + walnut, berries + coconut.
Boil the porridge in salted boiling water for 10–13 minutes. Add cocoa (I often use carob instead, as its natural sweetness eliminates the need for additional sweeteners). If any water remains, drain it. Stir in the seeds and sweetener. Slice the banana and add it to the porridge.
Also, you can use in the recipe:
- chopped quince
- plums
- grapes
- any nuts and seeds
- sesame
- fragrant honey
- poppy
- any berries
- coconut chips
Delicious combinations — hazelnuts + cocoa, dates + almond flakes, persimmon + walnut, berries + coconut.