Seed the Day Breakfast Bowl

JanuaryBeautiful Breakfast
Written By Kim Tran

Seeds are a nutritional powerhouse in a tiny package.

They contain micronutrients, protein, fiber, and healthy fats like omega-3s. This bowl helps me get all their great goodies at once and start my day off with energy.

This recipe is prepared the night before, so you can easily enjoy it the following day. Having the ingredients soak overnight also makes them easier to digest.

If I’m not feeling too hungry, I’ll eat half and save the rest for a snack or the next morning. The simple ratios make it easy to double or halve the serving size to adjust to your appetite.

When choosing seeds, I prefer raw with no additional oils or salt added. I store seeds refrigerated to keep them fresh due to their high oil content.

Micronutrient callouts:



Seed the Day - Breakfast Bowl (330 cal)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds

  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp protein oats*

  • 2 tbsp goji berries*

  • 1 tbsp cacao powder

  • 1 tsp ground flaxseeds

  • dash of cinnamon powder (optional)

  • dash of turmeric powder (optional)

  • 1/2 cup hot water



Instructions:

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add hot water and mix well. You can make this with cold or room-temperature water, but it’s much easier to combine with hot water. Cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight.



Nutritional Facts:

330 cal, 15.6g protein, 19.1g fat, 33.2g carbs, 13.3g fiber

This recipe serves as a satisfying standalone bowl, or you can adjust it with the suggestions below. If you cannot consume any of the seeds or oats listed, replace them with an extra tablespoon of a different kind of seed you can enjoy.

  • More protein? Add a scoop of Greek yogurt, protein powder, or nut butter.

  • More satiety? Add more oats and ground flaxseeds.

  • More sweetness? Add a splash of maple syrup, honey, or more cinnamon. Top with more fruit like berries, pears, or peaches.


Ingredient Notes

*Protein oats

I use protein oats over other types due to the additional protein content but feel free to swap them out with any other oats you may have.

Bob’s Organic Protein Oats and Zego Double Protein Organic Oats are my favorites.


*Goji berries

I prefer goji berries due to their antioxidant, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene content. They’re also lower in sugar than other dried berries. Feel free to swap with other dried berries like raisins or cranberries. I recommend checking the ingredients to ensure no added sugars, sweeteners, or oil.

Import this recipe to LoseIt! for meal tracking.

Kim Tran