These are great for breakfast or on the run snack. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free! 😁 😋 Grain-free Carrot Cake Muffins2 cups fine ground almond flour1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg3 eggs1/4 cup pure coconut oil, melted and cooled1/4 cup pure honey or maple syrup1 cup finely shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add eggs, oil, and honey. Stir in the shredded carrots, nuts and … [Read more...] about Grain-free Carrot Cake Muffins
Breakfast
Classic Summertime Smoothie
My grandkids and I have been having a lot of smoothies this summer. We love this strawberry banana smoothie for a snack and but it's also great for breakfast. It’s cool, creamy and refreshing. Strawberries are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants—they are among the top 20 most antioxidant-rich fruits. Bananas are a good source of fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Your body digests the sugar in a banana more slowly than refined sugars, so you notice lasting energy, rather than a sugar rush and crash. Naturally-sweet bananas are a healthy way to satisfy your craving for sugar. When … [Read more...] about Classic Summertime Smoothie
Eggnog & Butter Rum Overnight Oats
Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around and for good reason: They’re a good source of fiber, and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Overnight oats are simple to make, handy to prep the night before and incredibly nutritious—a perfect (and easy!) way to start our day! Eggnog & Butter Rum Overnight Oats 1/3 cup rolled oats (quick oats seems to get too mushy) 1/3 cup Homemade eggnog (recipe) 1/3 cup organic plain yogurt 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg (to taste) 2-4 drops Butter Rum Stevia (to taste) 1/8 tsp. of Sea … [Read more...] about Eggnog & Butter Rum Overnight Oats
Gingerbread Mug Cake
Cooler temperatures bring out the slippers, hot cocoa, and mug cake! They are one of the easiest and simplest recipes you can make and it's equally delicious for breakfast or dessert. These little cakes are moist, gooey, and completely guilt-free! Gingerbread Mug Cake Wet Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, softened or melted (no margarine allowed!) 1 egg 1 Tbsp. applesauce 15-20 drops of Gingerbread Liquid Stevia Dry Ingredients 1/8 cup flax meal (ground flax seeds) 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon (preferably Ceylon) Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt Whisk wet ingredients in … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Mug Cake
Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Don’t let your pumpkin sit and spoil on your front porch, or toss them in the trash because it's time to move on to Christmas! Pumpkins are inexpensive this time of year and they can easily be turned into pumpkin puree that can be frozen, canned or used right away. You are going to flip over these little cakes! Pumpkin pancakes are a great way to put that pumpkin puree to good use and make for a delicious and healthy breakfast. Among their many health benefits, pumpkins are a good source of fiber and Vitamin A. The pumpkin seasoning stevia adds a warm, subtle flavor with a hint of sweetness … [Read more...] about Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Cranberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa
Perfect for cool mornings of Fall and Winter! 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup fresh ricotta (optional) In a small saucepan, cover the quinoa with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender; about 15 minutes. Lightly fluff the quinoa with a fork and cover it again. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the almonds and … [Read more...] about Cranberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa
