Brainy Breakfasts On Global’s The Morning Show

September 8, 2024 Laura

Brainy morning meal can boost you and your family’s brain power by getting calories for energy and the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Leafy greens, berries, eggs and nuts provide the nutrients you need to feel your best throughout the day. These morning meals offer you brain boosting combinations. In addition, they are also make ahead and portable. Sorry but I can’t help with getting your kids to put their socks on faster. That a problem the world’s greatest minds haven’t yet been able to solve.

Apple Flax Oat Muffins

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Servings: 12 Muffins

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup flax meal
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup pecans roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup honey warmed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
2 Granny Smith apples peeled and finely diced

Method

Heat oven to 375/ Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Pulse 1 cup oats in food processor until very fine; place in a large bowl. Whisk in flax meal, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Stir in half of the pecans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, and honey. Whisk I eggs vanilla nd milk. Add wet ingredients to dry ones and mix to combine, then fold in apples and remaining 1 cup oats.
Divide batter among liners (about a heaping 1⁄4 cup each) and top with remaining pecans. Bake until tops no longer look shiny, 20 to 25 minutes

Raspberry Cottage Cheese Pudding

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds
1/2 cup fresh raspberries extra for garnish
1/4 cup raw cashews
2 tsps maple syrup
Drop of vanilla extract
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of salt

Method

Add all the ingredients into your blender. Whiz until smooth. Pour pudding into two mason jars or other jars with lids. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Garnish with extra berries and maple syrup.