Orange Coconut Omelette. Strange combination you say?
Perhaps. But I swear to God, it really, truly works. Nah, scratch that. It more than works: it totally DELIVERS! So much so, if it wasn’t for the fact that I am in the middle of a Whole30®, (well, more like a Whole62) I would definitely push the envelope and stuff this baby with pecans and caramelized apples and drizzle loads of maple syrup over the whole thing, too! Pretty much as I would a crêpe. In fact, to me, this omelette happens to be some sort of a mix between an omelette and a crêpe… and for sure, next time I get a craving for crêpes, I will be making a super thin version of this, instead.
Yes, it does taste very eggy. But the addition of coconut milk and orange zest to the mix, as well as the use of coconut oil as a cooking fat really gives the final product some sort of a sweet and tangy little edge that is not at all unpleasant to the palate. Apples and Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa. Some of you may be asking, quinoa for breakfast?
Well yes, quinoa served warm, with it's nutty taste and chewy texture, pairs beautifully with fresh crisp autumn apples, golden raisins, pecans, warm milk, vanilla and cinnamon – a delightful breakfast that is both protein packed and comforting. I just love the flavor sensations from each spoonful – the sweetness of the raisins, the pop from the quinoa, and the crunch of the apple and pecans. Fresh pears and cranberries would also make a wonderful alternative to apples and raisins. If you like your cereal a little sweeter you can drizzle it with a teaspoon of honey just before eating.
One bowl will keep you fueled and satisfied until lunch. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a hunger-curbing and power-packed nutritional all-star. Be sure to rinse the quinoa well before cooking to rinse off the saponins which has a slightly bitter flavor. Nutritional information for quinoa provided by Heather K Jones, RD (aka The Diet P.I.). Makes 4 servings. Baked Breakfast Apples. My goals for the monthly [Morning Meals] Feature are to not only offer quick and easy breakfast solutions, but also provide recipes that aim for less sugar, more protein and more fiber.
Those last three are changes that I know I certainly need to make in my diet, and I'm guessing many of you do, too. These apples don't fall into the calorie of "low carb" for sure. But with 8 grams of fiber (that's about 1/3 of the minimum 25g recommended daily) and 6 grams of protein (essentially a much protein as an egg), they have way more staying power than your usual carb-loaded breakfast choices. And keep in mind that about 22g of carbohydrate per serving come directly from the apple itself - a rich source of heart healthy soluble fiber.
While they may not look "quick and easy," they hold up really well when prepared in advance. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach. Do y’all remember the scene in Runaway Bride (that’s an Oscar contender if I’ve ever seen one…) where Julia Roberts realizes that she doesn’t know how she likes her eggs?
You know, because she’s always turning herself into the girl that the guy she’s marrying wants to be with? Yeah. That’s not me. I know how I like my eggs, although I will say that it depends on the day. If it’s a scrambled kind of day then I want them scrambled with NO MILK, a tab of butter, and salt and pepper. Hey, I’m an independent woman…throw your hands up at me. Now that we’ve established my egg-eating habits, though, I have to say – baked eggs are kind of amazing, an unexpected new love in my egg-eating life. Serves 2, but this can be split in half easily to make them in small individual ramekins. 4 whole eggs3-4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped1/2 cup loosely packed spinach2 Tbsp cream2 Tbsp butter, meltedsalt and pepper to taste1/4 tsp thyme Preheat oven to 375. Baked Brekky Eggs. How good is breakfast?!
I seriously think it’s my favourite meal of the day. Aside from chocolate. It’s a meal right? And the older I get, the more my body seems to need a decent serve of protein to start the day. As my study progresses I am realising that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and the more you talk to people the more you realise this is probably true. For those of you that love a good egg, this is an easy, adaptable and tasty option. Baked Brekky Eggs Serves 4 2 sticks celery, diced 1 Spanish onion cut into wedges 1 tbs olive oil 3-4 leaves curly kale, chopped 250gm punnet cherry tomatoes, halved.
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