The Best Breakfast in the World...

When I embarked on this detox journey, I was a little concerned. For six weeks, no grains, no fruit (except berries and bananas), no starchy veggies, no dairy and very limited red meats. What's left?

It helped to know this little guide:  on your lunch and dinner plate limit it to 1/4 protein and fill it with at least 3/4 non-starchy vegetables. Good starting point, but seriously - what else was I going to do.

Thankfully, there was a companion cookbook and I'm in LOVE with the following breakfast. Not only that, but he emphasizes the need for a protein powder made from rice, hemp, or peas. Have I mentioned, lately, that Arbonne's protein powder is from rice, peas and cranberries. But for those of us who love a good mush for breakfast (grits, oatmeal, cream of wheat), this is a LIFESAVER. Or thin it down for a superb shake and a great way to start the day.

I found that the "full recipe" was way more than I could eat. Below is my pared down version.

In a coffee grinder or other blender:
1 TBSP Flaxseeds
1 TBSP Sesame Seeds
1 TBSP Sunflower Seeds
1 TBSP Pumpkin Seeds

Be careful not to get it more than "sand" consistency as it will quickly turn to butter right after this point.

Add to the blender mix:
3 Walnuts
5 Almonds
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 TBSP Cacao powder (or an extra dark cocoa powder)
1 TBSP Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder


Blend. Add 1/2 cup Almond Milk or Coconut Milk. Add one of the following: 8 strawberries, 1 banana and/or 1/2 cup blueberries or cherries. As an added boost, add a TBSP coconut oil. Blend some more. Detox or not, I'm never giving this up! Even my kids LOVE it and it's a really quick and easy fix for busy mornings. Sadly it's not a make-ahead mix.

To your good health!