Looking for a healthy breakfast idea to start in the new year? Try this simple yet powerful combination of pomegranate seeds, almond butter and sprouted toast. The bright red seeds aren't just beautiful - they're packed with vitamin C to boost your immune system and natural compounds that fight inflammation in your body.
Layer creamy almond butter on sprouted grain bread for extra nutrition. Sprouted grain bread has more protein than regular bread, and your body can better absorb its nutrients. The almond butter adds healthy fats that support brain health.
This breakfast brings more than just good nutrition. Across many cultures, pomegranates symbolize new beginnings and are eaten to celebrate the new year. Whether you're starting your morning or starting fresh, this colorful toast offers both flavor and health benefits in every bite.
Switch it up by combining different nut butters and fruit to create a variety of delicious and fun breakfasts that will keep you going all week long.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. almond butter
2 slices Ezekiel sprouted bread or whole wheat
3 Tbsp. pomegranate seeds
1 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
Directions
1. Spread 1 ½ tablespoons almond butter on each slice of Ezekiel sprouted bread.
2.Evenly divide the pomegranate and pumpkin seeds and sprinkle on the almond butter.
3. Drizzle each slice with ½ teaspoon syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2
Calories: 240
| Total Fat | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | |
| Includes 2g Added Sugars | 4% | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
This recipe was created in partnership with CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center and adapted from www.realsimple.com.
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