I usually start my day with a green smoothie with fruit, green leafy veggies, plus hemp protein.  I love eating raw for breakfast and I am always looking for other exciting healthy options to start the day with.  I was so thrilled to try a raw cereal recipe by Kristina of Fully Raw Organic.  It’s very sweet and also healthy.

One of the main ingredients for this raw cereal is dried mulberries with a homemade banana "mylk" consisting of bananas and coconut water and lots of fruit.

Mulberries are said to be "nature's candy" and are also considered one of the many incredible superfoods.  I look forward to having a healthier alternative to the gluten-free cookies I always crave.  Mulberries can also be used to create your own raw "oatmeal" cookies.  I love this idea as well and this recipe includes dates, raisins, and cinnamon.

In this cereal add organic bananas, strawberries, and blueberries are added, yet any fruit of your choice could even be added for more yummy goodness.  Simply use mulberries as you would granola adding fruit and additional sliced nuts if you like too.  Blend bananas with coconut water for your “mylk” and you are good to go.

Mulberries are a rich source of antioxidant resveratrol which is an anti-mutagen and a strong anti-inflammatory.  They are packed with vitamin B, C, and K, and minerals such as potassium, iron, manganese, and magnesium.   Mulberries are said to lower blood pressure, increase circulation, strengthen the immune system, promote healthy glucose levels, encourage healthy cellular replication and membrane stability, improve cholesterol, and help control the digestion of carbohydrates.  Because mulberries are high in resveratrol they make an incredible anti-aging beauty and health food combined!

Have you tried dried mulberries yet?

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