Apple Almond Breakfast Bake

I am a HUGE fan of mornings!  The smell of a perfectly crafted cappuccino, the peaceful bliss of the morning sunrise, our quiet home and last but certainly not least...breakfast.  I love it all.

Our mornings can sometimes be busy and there is nothing worse than starting my day "sans" breakfast, so I started thinking of a way to save myself...from myself (what can I say, the bed is way too comfy and waaaay to warm), so I decided to hit the kitchen and play around with my favorite breakfast food:  steel cut oats.  I am obsessed with their texture, their taste and above all else, their versatility.

This recipe is one that I make on Sunday night and then I reheat it for breakfast the rest of the week.  I love it because I feel full until lunch and I know that I am filling by body with tonnes of great things.  Some of the nutritional perks for this recipe are:

• A wicked source of protein from the steel cut oats, nuts and eggs
• The great fats!  This will keep your tummy happy and "growl free" until lunch time
• A whole bunch of fibre to slow down digestion.  You will find this in the fruit, oats and nuts!

For the fruit, what better choice than the seasonal favorite:  apples!  I bought a huge bag of organic apples and they needed to be turned into something delish; which is great news because they are crazy nutritious.  In case you didn't know, apples are a: 

• Great source of quercitin: A flavonoid that is a natural antihistamine, potent anti-inflammatory and important for heart health.
• Cancer-fighting antioxidants: Catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid. Make sure you eat the skins for these free radical scavenging antioxidants to do their work. Make sure you buy “low-spray” apples or certified organic.
• Source of vitamin C and fibre: One medium-sized apple has approximately, 4 grams of fibre per serving. Both insoluble fibre (like cellulose) and soluble fibre (like liver-loving pectin). Studies have shown that both types of fibre can lower your LDL cholesterol. Most of the fibre is found in the skin.
  
• Lung health: Apples stand out out amongst other fruits when it comes to lung function. Several studies have shown apples reduce the risk of asthma

This recipe is one that can be easily transformed into your favorite flavours of the week.  I have included some options for you that I have tried at home and have turned out to be a thumbs up from the hubbie.  Try them out and tell me what you think.  I would love to hear from you.

Recipe:  Apple Almond Breakfast Bake

Love from the ov,

Sara