Author Description

This book embraces the modern evolution of the breakfast bowl, with 55 grain-based recipes for sweet and savory, hot and cold variations, there is a grain bowl for every taste, every time of day, and every season. Here you will find the blueprint for creating a nutrient-dense grain-based meal in one bowl—the kind you look forward to eating when you get out of bed in the morning or for a comforting and restorative evening meal. Nutrition and wellness expert Leah Vanderveldt brings you inventive recipes including some with eggs and dairy but plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too. The book begins with an introductory section with tips and tricks for making the perfect base and an ingredient directory for superfood add-ons and protein boosts. This is followed by essential easy recipes for nut and plant-based milks and nut butters which are used throughout the book. A chapter on creative toppings gives you plenty of options for mixing and matching to customize your bowl. Go to the Sweet & Warming chapter for more familiar breakfast recipes, with flavor combinations that take advantage of seasonal fruit and spices for natural sweetness, and nuts and seeds to add texture. Next up are Savory & Cozy ideas for a healthy and sustaining meal any time of the day, ranging from Asian congee and black rice bowls to and Italian risotto and polenta. The final chapter, Cold & Make Ahead, is full of quick fixes for warm days. Bircher muesli, chia pudding, and fruit blends make this refreshing chapter the key to enjoying nutritious grain bowls all year around.