This is an exotic, amazing breakfast! Black rice is also known as forbidden rice. It is known as such since it was once eaten only by the Emperors of China.
These make for a wonderful breakfast or snack that's full of fiber and healthy fats. As an extra bonus, they're gluten and dairy free!
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats (do not use quick-cooking)
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
1/4 cup mini, non-dairy, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup raw, unsalted almond butter
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or plain)
2 tablespoons light agave nectar or your favorite liquid sweetener
1 teaspoon almond extract (may substitute alcohol-free almond flavor)
This is a unique, flourless muffin recipe that is suitable for low sugar and low carb diets.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup natural peanut, almond or sunflower seed butter
2 large eggs
1 small banana, mashed or 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 small zucchini, shredded (approximately 2/3 cup)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vinegar
1/8th tsp plus 3 servings of Organic Kal Pure Stevia or sweetener of choice, to taste
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or sunflower seeds
1 oz. extra dark chocolate chips (optional)
This is a three ingredient recipe- it doesn't get any easier than this! It's easy and full of healthy fats, not to mention fiber and potassium. Definitely try this one, it makes a nice breakfast too!
1 ripe banana
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
Dash of vanilla extract, optional
This chocolate chia smoothie recipe is a wonderful, health filled way to start the morning. It also tastes awesome and is great for kids too!
1 banana, peeled
1 cup tightly-packed fresh spinach
1 cup ice
1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
3 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark cocoa powder)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
(optional: 1 Tbsp. honey, if needed to sweeten)
My daughter loves these, and seems to think they're a treat for breakfast, when in fact they're reasonably healthy. This same recipe can be used for muffins or a loaf.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup oil (coconut oil tastes particularly delicious, but any will do)
3/4 cup brown sugar (this amount can be reduced significantly if desired)
2 eggs, beaten
1 can pumpkin
2 bananas, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Optional: chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, oil, mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract and sugar until well blended. Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Drop by scoops onto a cookie sheet.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
I love these flaxjacks! They're a super healthy way to start the day!
Read the full recipe and directions at Better Nutrition.
PER SERVING: 299 cal; 10g pro; 21g total fat (10g sat fat); 22g carb; 208mg chol; 84mg sod; 6g fiber; 14g sugars
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons coconut oil
4 bananas, mashed (1 cup)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
4 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• ½ cup coconut flakes
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup brown rice crisp cereal
• ½ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• ½ cup nut butter (I've used almond butter and peanut butter, as well as a combination of the two)
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (can substitute dried blueberries or raisins)
• 1 cup sunflower seed kernels (not in the shell)
• ½ cup flax seeds
• ½ cup hazelnuts or almonds
• 1 ½ cup rolled oats (if making gluten-free, make sure to get certified gluten-free oats)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons psyllium seed husks (3 tablespoons if using psyllium husk powder)
• 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt (add 1/2 teaspoon if using coarse salt)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for sugar-free diets, use a pinch of stevia)
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or ghee
• 1 ½ cup water
*For a dairy free version, use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks
*For a dairy free option, use slightly less than 2 1/2 cups of non dairy milk, mixed with 2 tbs. of vinegar. Simply using 2 1/2 cups of a non dairy milk would work too.
2 ripe avocados
4 fresh eggs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/4 c. chia seeds
3/4 c. almond milk
1 T. raw cacao powder
1 banana sliced
1 tsp. raw cacao nibs
Optional - stevia to taste
