Dr. Becky Modifies a Whole Foods Recipe
Whole Foods Recipe Modified by Dr. Becky's Health Done Right
Millet Breakfast Cereal with Mandarin Oranges & Dates
From the Gourmet (Prepare at Home) Breakfast Menu
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time; 40 minutes
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup uncooked millet
- 1 1/2 cups Tang sugar-free Orange Naranja
- 4 large dates pitted and chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom pods
- pinch sea salt or salt substitute
- 1 cup canned Mandarin oranges drained, canned in water and unsweetened
INSTRUCTIONS
- Toast millet in a large pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and with your hands rub the millet grains for about 5 seconds. Transfer to a strainer, rinse for 2 minutes, then drain millet well.
- Place drained millet into a small pot. Add 2 cups water, Tang, dates, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt and bring to boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, and millet is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove and discard cardamom and cinnamon, then stir in mandarin oranges, spoon into bowls and serve.
400 Calorie Meal
One serving of Cereal with ? cup fat free cottage cheese, 1 cup of fresh grapes or any fruit from the 50-calorie list, and 12 whole raw almonds or 6 walnut halves.
So, what did Dr, Becky modify? First, she swapped out the sugary OJ for a non-sugary mix. Then, she paired the cereal with a protein rich cottage cheese, to help you feel full and satisfied. The fresh fruit and nuts increase the fiber to help your gut and digestion. This is a heart healthy and diabetic meal. Bon Appetite!
If you live in an area that has a Whole Foods, you can order the ingredients from them.