Breakfast. Cinnamon Apples.

When i was in high school i absolutely adored Hogi yogi's Terriyaki Stix. If you've never been there its basically Subway offering Japanese Food on the side (interesting combination). It works. Their teriyaki bowl contained white sticky rice and a heaping spoonfull of teriyaki sauce and chicken. The sauce was where it was at. Why? Sugar. Sugar seems to make the world go around happily. I'll stop there.

Unfortunately, high school doesn't last forever and learning kicks in in University Nutrition class. Sugar doesn't exactly make the best start to your day so after five years i've finally figured out what is okay to eat in the morning. Oatmeal, good.  Oatmeal with Cinnamon Carmelized Apples, better.  Bulgar with Cinnamon Carmelized Apples, now that's a great start to my morning.

Bulgar may intimidate you but it has more fiber, protein, and less calories than traditional oats. This particular breakfast contains 48% of your DV for Fiber; So long fiber cereal, hello natural.

Start with 1/4 cup dry Bulgur and 1 Cup of Water in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the bulgur has puffed up and absorbed water.

 Then slice up your apples and add 1/4 cup of water, cinnamon, maple syrup, and nuts to the pan. Cover and let the apples steam and soften.

 Pour over your bulgur and enjoy your healthy morning!

Breakfast serves: 1

Bulgur. Apples. Cinnamon.

Bulgur

1/4 cup bulgur

1 cup water

Apple Topping

1 apple (i used Granny Smith)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tsp maple syrup (or another sweetener that you like)

6 pecan halves, broken in hands

Optional: 1 tablespoon of greek yogurt for apple pie/ice cream lovers ;)

Calories: 283 Fiber:12.1g