Avanti Cafe Musings: power breakfast

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Blueberry Quinoa & Oat Maple Oven Cake

This hearty, wholesome, tasty & healthful ancient grain cake is easy to make fully organic and gluten free (look for gluten free oats). It's also dairy free and includes the healthy fats from the oats, quinoa, pepitas and coconut oil. Always choose organic berries. They are so tasty & filled w/ natural anti oxidant nutrition.

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
¼	Cup	Steel cut oats
¼	Cup	Rolled oats
¼	Cup	quinoa
¼	Cup	Coconut oil

Set the oven to 375. Combine all in an 8” oven proof skillet. I like the ceramic non stick. Set the timer for 10 mins. Stir once the coconut oil is melted. Set the timer for 10 more mins. When the grains are fragrant and golden brown, remove from oven. Reduce the oven heat to 325. Set the pan over medium flame and add:

1	Cup	Brewed black tea	Or water
2	Tablespoons	Port wine	Or fruit juice
1	Pinch	Salt	optional

Simmer until liquid is absorbed. About 10 to 15 mins. Reduce heat to low and add:

1	Tablespoon	Tangerine zest
1	Cup	Fresh tangerine juice
2	Tablespoons	Maple syrup

Simmer for about 5 mins until the liquid is absorbed and the grains nice and plump. Stir to cool until cool enough to touch.

Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk:

Large

Organic eggs

Fold in the maple grain mix, then gently fold in:

1	Cup	Organic blueberries
2	Tablespoons	Pepitas

Wipe out the skillet, spray it with organic oil spray, or wipe it w/ coconut oil. Put the cake into the 325 oven and bake for 45 to 50 mins until the center is nicely set. Rotate the pan halfway through. Let cool for about 5 mins, shake the pan gently to loosen then slide out on to a plate to fully cool.

Serve w/ more organic blueberries, organic Bulgarian or Greek yogurt & mint or Aztec sweet herb garnish.

Serve warm, cold or room temperature!

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Matcha Master Chia Pudding Power Breakfast :: An Avanti Chia Pudding ::

Avanti Natural Matcha Master Chia Pudding is easy to prepare in individual glasses or mason jars

Build your puddings directly in an on the rocks glass or mason jar. Into each glass add the following

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
2 ½	Teaspoons	Chia seeds
1	Teaspoon	Sesame seeds	I like ‘em black
1	Teaspoon	Pepitas
1	Teaspoon	Hemp seed
¼	Cup	Crushed fresh fruit	Berries, banana, pears, etc
½	Medium	Meyer lemon	Juice and zest
½	Teaspoon	Fresh ginger	Microplane
½	Teaspoon	Apple cider vinegar
¾	Cup	Favorite fruit juice	Grapefruit, oj, pineapple
½ ~ 1	Teaspoon	Matcha
1	Pinch	Chili flakes	Optional
1	Pinch	Cinnamon	Optional
1	Pinch	Cacao	Optional
½	Teaspoon	Miso	Optional
		Sea salt	To taste

NOTE: Learn more about the many benefits of Chia Seeds, Pepitas, Matcha & Miso NOW! Google any of the other ingredients to find out more about the amazing health benefits of food.

Chia seeds are low in calorie, high in fiber, protein, minerals and antioxidant nutrients, especially minerals like calcium, phosphorus & magnesium. They plump up into a pleasing gooey texture when
soaked in water, tea or juice

Directions:

Combine all in as many glasses or jars as you wish to make. The recipe above is the amount you put into EACH glass or pint jar. The recipe makes about 1 full cup of pudding, but I use a pint jar in case I want to be generous w/ some of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. This chia pudding is not too thick, nor too sweet. It makes a great power breakfast.

Incorporate friendly probiotics and elements of the Master Cleanse for maintaining happy gut health

Along w/ the caffeine and green tea goodness from the matcha, you get a myriad of protein and essential oils from the seed mixture. This concoction also contains elements from the Master Cleanse as well.

Matcha is also becoming more available here in the US. It’s a tasty, somewhat bitter form of green tea

The living and natural probiotics in the cider vinegar and miso fortify the gut w/ friendly bacteria. You’ll find you can’t wait to start the day w/ this energy powerhouse.

Vary the fruits and juices for maximum flavor and nutrition

If you like it thicker, use 3 Tablespoons of chia seed per glass. You can make up enough for the week, varying the fruit and juices for flavor interest. They keep in the fridge for up to a week.