First Post - Coastal Trek's Spring Muesli

Hello!

I am very excited to have this space to: re-connect, keep in touch and reach new friends with. Running the Lodge Kitchen is a love of mine as is helping guests find the foods that bring them health and happiness. On that note let’s get started…

Coastal Trek’s Spring Muesli

As winter comes to its supposed end (yes we still have a lot of snow on the ground) it is a good idea to keep oats as a regular part of your breakfast. A great source of dietary fiber oats and oat bran help keep blood sugar stable, promote healthy bowel function and aid in weight control.

This recipes is nice alternative to hot cereal in the morning and is a bit quicker thanks in fact to the prep is done the night before.

Serves: 8 (4 cups)

Ingredients:
2 cups large flake oats
½ cup hemp hearts
½ cup 1% milk (substitute almond or soy milk)
1 apple peeled and grated
¾ orange juice (or apple)
¼ honey
1 cup low fat plain yogurt

Steps:

1.   Combine oats, hemp hearts, milk, apple, orange juice and honey. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
2.   Stir yogurt in before serving.
3.   Top with fresh berries or fruit.