Blueberry and Honey Overnight Oats Ingredients: 1/3 cup oats (gluten free or regular) ½ cup almond milk (optional-use your favorite milk) 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds ½ tablespoon honey (optional-maple syrup) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional-Chopped Walnuts) ½ medium banana, sliced 1/3 cup blueberries (optional-strawberries) Directions: In an airtight container (mason jars work GREAT), mix [...]
Piping Hot French Toast Servings: 4 Total Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 6 large eggs 3/4 cup low-fat milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons honey 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon Heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 loaf day old challah, brioche or other good bread sliced 3/4-inch thick Unsalted butter Vegetable oil Instructions Preheat [...]
Why are Smoothie Bowls Good For You? Here's a few Health Benefits: A smoothie bowl is an extra-thick smoothie that's served in a bowl instead of a glass, often with chopped fruits, nuts or granola as a topping. By combining greens, fruits, and proteins, you can create a balanced smoothie bowl to enjoy for breakfast, [...]
Oven Baked Omelet Summary Here is a few ways to tweak and make this Oven Baked Omelet a healthier meal. Replace the half-and-half for skim milk. Reduce the cheese to 3/4 cup. Substitute ham with turkey bacon or smoked bacon that doesn't include nitrates, growth hormones, or added preservatives. You can also add 1 1/2 cups [...]
Ingredients YIELDS: 4 12 slices bacon 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped chives, plus more for garnish kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. halved cherry tomatoes 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, chopped Directions PREP TIME: 0:20 TOTAL TIME: 0:55 Preheat oven to 400°. Invert a muffin tin upside [...]
This recipe may come as a shock to you, but today I’m going to show you how to make tortillas out of cauliflower… Yes! CAULIFLOWER TORTILLAS. Watch the quick, how-to video near the recipe at the end of this post, then print out the complete recipe. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 head cauliflower 2 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped [...]
Healthy 3-Course Brunch Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS ½ pound strawberries, halved 4 cups sparkling water 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons) ½ cup honey, or to taste PREPARATION 1. Add strawberries, lemon juice and honey to a blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Pour strawberry puree and sparkling water into a pitcher and [...]
Bun-less Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 2 tbsp. water 1/2 avocado, lightly mashed 2 slices cooked bacon 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) DIRECTIONS In a medium nonstick pan, place two mason jar lids (centers removed). Spray the entire pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Crack eggs into the [...]
Baked Avocado Eggs 4 Ways These Baked Avocado Eggs Are Literally The Most Perfect Breakfast Ever There are many benefits of avocados and avocado oil and they have gained massive popularity in recent years…and for good reason! Avocados are a decadent and versatile fruit that is great in many recipes. They have a delicious, creamy richness that really satisfies, whether [...]
Make Ahead Smoothies Fill Mason Jars With Your Favorite Fruits For Sweet And Refreshing Make-Ahead Smoothies Instructions Put your favorite fruits (and veggies) into regular-mouth Mason jars. Store Mason jars in the freezer for up to two weeks. When you're ready to blend, take the Mason jar out of the freezer and add your favorite [...]
