Habermus - healthy breakfast for the whole family

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides us with energy and essential nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the body from the very morning. Saint Hildegard recommends eating a dish made of warm spelt as the first meal in the form of the so-called habermus.

What is habermus? 

St. Hildegard's suggestion for a filling and toasty breakfast is Habermus. A German nun suggested adding nuts, fruit, honey, and spices to these coarsely broken spelt groats to promote happiness throughout the day. High-quality proteins, complex carbs, unsaturated fats, vitamins A, B, D, and E, as well as trace minerals Fe, P, Mg, and Ca, are all found in habermus. Additionally, it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that is essential for the synthesis of serotonin, the hormone that makes people happy.

We will feel upbeat, energized, and prepared for the day after consuming such a breakfast. The primary ingredient in habermus is crushed spelt grains, however semolina or spelt flakes can also be used. Due to its easy digestion and high absorption by the body, spelt semolina will be a great addition to any kid's cuisine. Because it is not only delicious but also gives our children's bodies vitamins and microelements that will strengthen their muscles, all of their organs, and most importantly, their immune system, adding it to the diet can be a significant step toward enhancing their quality of life. According to St. Hildegard, habermus can be enhanced by adding fruits (apples, pears), seeds, nuts, oils, honey, and spices.

I invite everyone to try this wonderful delicacy, which will give you energy for the whole day. Here is the basic recipe, which you can modify according to your preferences:

Ingredients:

1 cup of broken spelt grains or spelt flakes
4 cups of water
3 apples 
3 pinches of galangal
3 pinches of bertram
Almonds or other nuts
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
Dried fruits 
Psyllium seeds

Directions:

Pour water over the spelt and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Add honey and continue cooking until the grains become soft, about 10 minutes. Then add grated apples and dried fruit and cook for about 3 minutes. The finished dish can be sprinkled with almonds and psyllium seeds (1 teaspoon per person) and spices.

Attention for diabetics!!!

Honey should be replaced with ½ teaspoon of fruit sugar or omitted.