Crêpes Crêpes are wonderful alternatives for those who are trying to avoid grains, and can be made for savory or sweet fillings – just omit the vanilla for the savory, and include it for the sweet. Servings: 2 Prep Time: 3 minutes or 15 minutes if making your own coconut milk Cook Time: 5 to …
Buckwheat Pancakes If you’ve never had truly 100% buckwheat pancakes you’re in for a surprise when you make them. They are very dark compared to wheat pancakes, they behave differently, but that’s a good thing for pancakes, and they are delicious. Just remember, once you mix the wet and dry ingredients, the batter will begin …
Breakfast Sausage This is a great breakfast sausage patty. Make it up the night before and refrigerate it to get the best flavor. Or, make it in the morning and serve it for lunch or dinner. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes not including chill time (2 hours) and warm-up time (1 hour). These are …
Poached Eggs over Portobello Caps Brunch is such a staple where I live. People line up for hours on Sunday mornings to get their spot at one of our city’s finest brunch establishments. I prefer to stay at home, make some fresh coffee, crank up some tunes, and make my own from my neighbor’s pastured …
Apple-Maple-Bacon Granola Granola used to be considered a healthy alternative to other cereals, but then we all found out how much sugar and other not-so-healthy stuff was actually in it. This Apple-Maple-Bacon Granola, being grain-free, is quite calorie dense. Although it’s low in sugar, it is quite high in protein and fat. Everyone in our …
Making smoothies is one of my favorite ways to make a quick meal on the go. When they have flavors like chocolate and cherries, it feels like you’re somehow not being healthy, but you really are. This Black Forest Smoothie is packed with protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, and lots of carbs. It’s perfect for first …
Coconut Pancakes Pancakes are a favorite breakfast food for our kids. When we gave up grains, there was a period of time when we just didn’t know what to make for breakfast and snacks. Creativity flourished, though, and many pancake recipes were born. This one, the coconut pancakes, is the best of them all. Not …
Coconut Waffle There’s nothing more comforting on lazy weekend mornings than the warm smell of coconut waffle. These breakfast superstars contain zero refined sugar and are, of course, dairy-and grain-free, but you won’t miss those aspects at all. Served straight out of the waffle iron with fresh berries and coconut cream, these light and fluffy …
