Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal recipe is one of our favorite make ahead breakfast options. It has some wonderful omega-3 fats, great fiber, and is a good source of protein! Bonus: the bananas provide plenty of sweetness, so there is very little added sugar. This recipe is highly recommended by my favorite 10 year old (my daughter Claire). Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time 25-30 minutes Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 large very ripe bananas 2 cups old-fashioned oats 4 large eggs 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup 2…
Who said oatmeal has to be sweet? This savory oatmeal will be the healthy highlight of your morning routine. With a little veggie prep the night before, you can whip up a serving of this delicious oatmeal in under 10 minutes! I don’t know about you, but I definitely need fast and filling ideas for my mornings. This recipe below is for 1 serving of savory oatmeal, but of course, you can double or quadruple it so it can feed the whole family! Let me know what you think! Makes…
Pumpkin Muffins These pumpkin muffins are so fluffy and flavorful! I know pumpkin is often thought of as a fall treat, but you can enjoy these anytime! Using just 1 large bowl will help you save time by not doing as many dishes. As a mom with school aged kids, I need all the time saving tricks I can get! Pumpkin is full of good nutrients including fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. I used Greek yogurt for this recipe instead of buttermilk since I have it around the house…
Sweet Potato Egg Cups These sweet potato egg cups are one of my favorite make ahead breakfasts! The slight sweetness in the sweet potatoes pairs really nicely with the onion and pepper flavors! They are full of protein and vegetables to help you have sustained energy throughout the day! Pair a Sweet Potato Egg Cup with a Chocolate Banana Muffin and you have a complete breakfast! This is a wonderful high protein make ahead breakfast! Makes 12 Egg Cups Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 17 minutes Ingredients 6 Large…
Pomegranate Yogurt Parfait These pomegranate yogurt parfaits are so wonderful for a snack or for breakfast! Here is a helpful tip: Make the crumble ahead of time and use it all week long! I like to store the right portions in a mini muffin tin in my refrigerator. Storing the crumble in the refrigerator helps keep the healthy fats fresh! Nutrition benefits: a daily dose of probiotics can help keep your gut in tip top shape! This parfait has wonderful antioxidants in the pomegranates to help you reduce inflammation and…
Ginger Berry Smoothie This ginger berry smoothie recipe is amazingly fresh and delicious! I just love the added zip of fresh ginger. It has really become one of my favorite spices! Ginger has tons of helpful benefits! It is anti-inflammatory, naturally relieves pain, improves digestion, and lowers cancer risk. Of course, there are many other benefits of ginger, but these are the most well researched. Smoothies are a great way to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily routine. They are also a great way to get your daily…
Chocolate Banana Muffins I just love baked goods! Who is with me? But usually they are full of sugar and don’t have much nutrition benefit. These chocolate banana muffins are a wonderful option for a healthier breakfast of snack! My kids love these and so does my hubby. I make them fairly regularly, but last time they actually fought over them! They are a good source of fiber and potassium. They also have higher B vitamins than many other baked goods because they are used with whole wheat flour. So…
Strawberry Basil Breakfast Cookies Because who doesn’t want a breakfast cookie for breakfast?! This summer I have an overabundance of basil growing in my garden. I am not tired of it yet, and so I am experimenting with it in a lot of ways! These strawberry basil breakfast cookies were one of my experiments, but they really were delicious. I do get bored with breakfast sometimes, and so I always like to try new things. I am delighted when they come out really yummy! Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Breakfast Cookies…
My smoothie kick continues! I love to make a smoothie for breakfast and take in on the go. This smoothie recipe tastes like dessert and it is also high in protein! This recipe also tastes amazing with almond milk in place of coconut milk. See below for tips in purchasing a protein powder or shake. 1 cup Coconut Milk ½ frozen banana 1 Tbsp almond butter ½ scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (to equal about 10 grams of protein) 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 3 ice cubes Directions: Place all…
Another amazing and easy smoothie recipe with a hint of the tropics. The cucumber gives it a nice refreshing flavor, and you will be amazed at how delicious it is! ½ cup Greek yogurt 3/4 cup Coconut Milk ¼ cup Orange juice 1 cup fresh cucumber, chopped 1 cup frozen mango 1 cup frozen pineapple Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth. Enjoy! Nutrition Information: Total Calories: 221, Total Fat: 5 g, Total Carb: 40 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g, Protein: 15 g