Ben Franklin Breakfast Bowl � One Founding Father�s Alternative to Fast Food

I much prefer teaching to preaching, but this time I�m attempting to do both, with the hope that you might introduce this delicious breakfast bowl into your morning routine. I�m not sure if an apple a day really does keep the doctor away, but I do know that being in the drive-thru line every morning, doesn�t.

We�ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which may or may not be true, but I�ve always found it to be the most difficult meal of the day.  There never seems to be enough time, and so it�s easy to get into a rut, resorting to questionable choices such as sugary cereal and milk, or fast-food breakfast sandwiches.

As far as specific ingredient choices go, I like to use chilled Honey Crisp, or Fuji apples, and, as I mentioned in the clip, sheep�s milk is my preferred yogurt. Some say it�s easier to digest, and it contains higher amounts of linoleic acid, which apparently helps with fat loss, but I simply prefer the taste. Just be sure to use a plain yogurt, since many flavored varieties contain a shocking amount of sugar.

So, whether you try this to help with that New Year�s resolution, or you�re just looking to add some variety into the morning routine, I really do hope you give this Ben Franklin breakfast bowl a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for one portion:

1 cold, raw apple, cubed

6 ounces plain sheep�s milk yogurt

2 heaping tablespoons granola (click here for our recipe)

chopped nuts and/or additional seasonal fruit to garnish