When it comes to breakfast cereals, choosing a healthy option is easier said than done. It is obvious that Americans love cereal; one must simply stroll down to the nearest grocery store to notice entire aisles dedicated to cereals. Cereal is indeed a delicious way to start your day! However, if choosing the wrong kind, you could be compromising your nutritional goals in just one bowl before the day even starts properly. Nutritionists and health experts agree that when it comes to breakfast cereals, the most overdone ingredient is sugar. Most of options on the market have excessive sugar and lack substantial macronutrients needed to start your metabolic processes in the early hours of the day. Fiber and protein are often neglected to make room for ingredients such as high corn fructose syrup and white flour, which deliver a tasty treat instead of a nutrient-packed breakfast. There are exceptions, and thankfully you can find some phenomenal cereals nowadays. However, picking which one is right for you will require a process a bit like a treasure hunt.
You’ll need basic knowledge of how to read nutrition labels as well as how to decipher ingredient lists and be ready to spend a good 30 minutes flipping boxes around at the store shelves. The bright colors and big bold letters on the front of the boxes are catchy but hide the actual contents inside. Distinguishing between marketing and evidenced-based claims can be quite tricky.
We don’t want to discourage you from finding the perfect breakfast cereal for you and your family, but in the meantime, or occasionally, you could make your own at home! It is surprisingly simple, requiring only 6 ingredients and about 20 minutes in the oven.
You will need Once Again Creamy Almond Butter or your favorite Once Again Nut or Seed Butter, a little maple syrup and oat flour. In just one bowl you can mix all ingredients together and you are ready to roll. If you have little helpers hanging around the kitchen with you, let them handle the rolling out of the dough! They are experts in playing with modeling clay and dough after all. Creating long snakes that you can snip to make pillow-shaped cereal is a fun project for all.
Not a big breakfast cereal person? Don’t dismiss this recipe so quickly! These Almond Puffs are perfect for snacking too. Just fill up an air tight container and pack it along with you for the day — when hunger strikes, you can munch on it for a satisfyingly and crunchy, nutrient-filled snack that won’t compromise your health goals for the day.
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