Pre-Ride Breakfast: Warm Banana Molasses Muesli
This Warm Banana Molasses Muesli is loaded with whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruits. It’s topped with a drizzle of mineral-rich molasses, along with toasted nuts and seeds for added texture and flavor.
For optimal benefits, enjoy this quick, warming, and satisfying breakfast 3-4 hours before a ride. This timing helps fill your glycogen stores and allows enough time for digestion.
This an excellent pre-ride breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the morning!
Makes 1 serving
Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
½ cup Classic DIY Muesli or sprouted rolled oats
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (substitute date syrup or maple syrup)
1 Tbsp nut butter (peanut or almond butter)
2 Tbsp toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut
Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Directions
Cook muesli or oats with milk and banana in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
Alternatively, add muesli, milk, and chopped banana to a microwave-safe bowl and stir. Microwave for 1½ minutes.
Top with molasses, nut butter, toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Enjoy warm!
Baker’s Tip
For the toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut: Add to a small skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
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