These light and fluffy waffles/pancakes are made with eggs and ricotta cheese. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Ricotta is a soft cheese, usually made from cow's milk. Like most cheeses, ricotta cheese is also a good source of protein, and this serving size of ricotta provides almost 15 percent of the daily protein required by a 150-lb. woman. Ricotta cheese is also an good source of calcium. Guilt-free Waffles 2 large eggs ¼ c. Ricotta cheese ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg (optional) ½ tsp. baking powder Stevia drops to taste (start with only a few) Preheat waffle iron. … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Waffles
Breakfast
Flourless Muffins
These tasty muffins are easy to make and completely flour free! Great for a healthy quick breakfast or snack! Flourless Cranberry Walnut Muffins 2 c. oat bran 2 tsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg OR 1 Tbsp. Apple Pie Spice 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1 c. unsweetened almond milk 1/2 c. apple sauce (no sugar added) 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (flaxmeal) 2 egg whites 1 tsp. organic vanilla 1/2 c. Pure maple syrup or raw honey 1/2 c. walnuts 1/2 c. raisins In a medium size bowl, mix together oat bran, baking powder and seasonings. Set aside. In a separate bowl, … [Read more...] about Flourless Muffins
Power Breakfast Balls
These little balls are a great way to get nutrition into your picky eater! So healthy you can eat them for breakfast and so yummy you will want for dessert! Check out the healthy ingredients: LCM HealthPro - Meal Replacement Protein Powder - This amazing powder contains protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables and greens. OVER 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in EVERY scoop!! Peanut butter/nuts - adds a healthy fat which helps your body absorbs nutrients better. Read More Flax/Chia/Sesame seeds - seeds are high in fiber and are loaded with minerals Read More Raw Honey - Raw honey is … [Read more...] about Power Breakfast Balls
Amazing Breakfast Sausage
I LOVE breakfast foods so much and I even often eat breakfast foods for dinner! In a recent post I touch on why we should have eggs on a regular basis, especially when detoxing. But when I made a healthy decision to not consume processed meats, that meant no bacon or sausage with breakfast. Read more on the dangers of processed meats. So, when my friend Laura gave me a breakfast sausage recipe, I was very excited! I've adapted her recipe a bit, but it's pretty close. I'm not a rosemary fan, so I omitted the rosemary, but if you are add it back in! I made it with one pound of meat, but it's so … [Read more...] about Amazing Breakfast Sausage
Flourless Cranberry Walnut Muffins
Cranberries do more than help treat urinary tract infection. These acidic berries are not only heart-healthy, they are rich in Vitamin C and believed to have excellent infection-fighting properties. Eat them fresh, juice them or bake with them! Here is a great recipe for flourless muffins. Flourless Cranberry Walnut Muffins 3 eggs 2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil 2 Tbsp. coconut milk 1/2 tsp. liquid stevia 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. oat bran 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (flaxmeal) 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. apple sauce (no sugar added) 1 tsp. raw honey 1/3 cup … [Read more...] about Flourless Cranberry Walnut Muffins
Health Benefits of Eggs
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. 2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs. 3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. 4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. 5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Eggs
