This recipe uses cacao powder which is also known as raw chocolate. It's full of nutrients, and this shake has lots of good fats to keep you satisfied. It makes a great fast breakfast or a healthy snack. The avocado gives it such a creaminess, it tastes like an ice cream milkshake!
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana, sliced
1/2 avocado, pitted, chopped
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp raw honey
1 cup raw almond milk
This is a recipe simple enough to make with kids and can be made without even turning on the oven. It's easily customizable as well!
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups natural crunchy peanut butter
1 cup ground flaxseed
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Matcha is green tea powder that is packed with antioxidants. This is an easy smoothie to put together since it only uses four ingredients, so it's fast to put together on a hectic morning.
For more information about the benefits of matcha powder, see this article on our website.
This is a fantastic make-ahead recipe for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
There's also a quick video on how to make these on Eating Well here.
This amazing smoothie is quick to put together and is a great way to start the morning!
One of our customers brought this recipe in, and I liked it so much that I wanted to share it! This is a fantastic shake that's easy to put together. It's full of nutrient dense foods and is a great energy boost in the morning!
Note: Instead of the ice, you can use a frozen banana if desired.
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Delish!
Ingredients:
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon Sweetleaf Stevia powder (*see note)
1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup oil, melted butter or coconut oil
3/4 cup low-fat milk (or water or juice- see note)
1 apple peeled, cored and chopped
Optional: chopped nuts, granola
Note: I rarely have milk in my house, so while all baked goods recipes are better with milk (or non-dairy milk), apple juice or even water is completely acceptable, it just won't be as perfect as when made with milk.
This recipe is not very sweet, if you would like a sweeter muffin, increase to a full tablespoon of stevia powder.
This is a great recipe for December, that's perfect for breakfast or a snack with a nice mug of tea. It's suitable for Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
INGREDIENTS:
⅔ cup molasses
4 eggs
¼ cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup almond flour
½ cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
optional: 1 tsp orange zest
This is such a neat recipe, and it's perfect for fall!
RAW CASHEW VANILLA FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
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
