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Monkey Breakfast Salad

January 2, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

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I’m always looking for new breakfast ideas. And when I saw this one on Pinterest, I knew instantly that it would become part of my regular rotation. I often make the kids baked oatmeal, or muffins, or scrambled eggs for breakfast, but find myself usually making something different. When they have cereal and sausage, I grab a muffin from the freezer to eat in the car during school drop offs. Not sure why, as I’m not really the ‘short-order cook’ type. It’s just how it is!

I’ve also been working on eating less sugar and fewer grains (for my arthritis…I’m way too young to really have ‘non-specific’ arthritis, but I do…a story for another day!). And this breakfast fits the bill! I have it with either the classic almond butter (expensive, but used sparingly) or with a natural sugar-free peanut butter.

With a full glass of water and this breakfast, I have no trouble making it to lunch without the craving for a morning snack. I was really worried that it wouldn’t be hefty enough to get me through 4-5 hours, but it absolutely is!

Here’s how I make mine…alternating different berries depending on which are cheapest! Oh, and I try to get a bit of banana, a berry, a few bits of coconut and some almond/peanut butter with each and every bite! It somehow makes breakfast more exciting…I know, I’m a total nerd!!!

If you’re looking to cut back on sugar and carbs in 2015, might I suggest making a bowl of Monkey Breakfast Salad a couple mornings a week?!?!?!?

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Monkey Breakfast Salad

I try to get a bit of banana, a berry, a few bits of coconut and some almond/peanut butter with each and every bite!
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time0 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 small bananas
  • 2 cups berries
  • 4 Tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes garnish

Instructions

  • Cut the bananas up and add to the serving bowl.
  • Add about 1/2 cup of berries to each bowl.
  • Sprinkle some coconut flakes into each bowl.
  • Add 1 Tbsp almond or peanut butter to each bowl.
  • Serve Monkey Breakfast Salad.

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  1. Dianna says

    January 10, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Just wanted to say hi from another arthritis sufferer. I’m lucky that mine is not a problem at the moment (thank you nasty drugs!), but I’ve been trying to cut down on the sugar too, as I’ve noticed that it can cause or worsen flare-ups. I hope you get feeling better soon!

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  2. Amber says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Ooh, I like your version a lot better! And I am sure I will be trying to get a little of each thing in each bite too.

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  3. Kathy says

    November 17, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Found this on Pinterest and just now made it for the first time! I’m not sure why I waited so long because it’s absolutely delicious. Great way to change up my breakfast routine. I will be making this again, tomorrow. 🙂

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  4. Eliza Smith says

    February 19, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Will the bananas keep in the fridge for 4 days if you make all at the same time? I can’t even get them to keep on counter.

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  5. Jessie Stuart says

    January 3, 2019 at 8:24 pm

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