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Breakfast Recipes
58 Recipes
When I was growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, the conventional idea of a healthy breakfast consisted of a bowl of processed sugary cereal, skim milk and a glass of pasteurized orange juice. To mix things up, I sometimes ate a slice or two of Sara Lee pound cake slathered with sweetened peanut butter that also contained rancid vegetable oil!
The overload of refined grains and sugar first thing in the morning combined with virtually no healthy fats triggered a predictable result suffered by millions of children even today.
No wonder I suffered from frequent headaches and moodiness as a youngster from the unbalanced, rapidly swinging blood sugar! Such a breakfast also made it very difficult for me to concentrate in school.
Fortunately, I wised up before I had my own children! I’ve prepared these nutritious and delicious breakfast recipes for over two decades. They combine easy and convenient preparation with traditional dietary wisdom and whole food ingredients.
Most importantly, they are simple recipes to make ahead in many cases, so that you can prepare them the night before or over the weekend and enjoy the same convenience as processed breakfast options from the store. Some can even be frozen for a quick thaw and toast in the countertop convection oven or toaster.
DIY Quick Oats (fresher, healthier oatmeal)
With time in the kitchen at a premium for many of us, quick or "instant" oats are a favorite to …
Sprouted Pumpkin Bread (fruit-sweetened)
I cut open my first pumpkin of the season yesterday and made some homemade organic pumpkin puree for …
One Minute Avocado Toast (easy breakfast!)
How to make a slice of avocado toast in one minute for breakfast or a snack with a balanced …
How to Cook Bulgur for Maximum Nutrition
How to cook bulgur at home for maximum digestibility and which varieties of wheat make the most …
Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge (grain free)
Cream of buckwheat porridge is a tasty and nutritious alternative to oatmeal and other grain-based …
Real Food Chocolate Muffins (Keto, GAPS)
This delicious recipe for chocolate muffins uses whole food ingredients and is keto-based with only …
Pumpkin Porridge (Thanksgiving Oatmeal)
A classic recipe for overnight pumpkin spice oatmeal. Enjoy a bowl of porridge more flavorful and …
Keto Bagel Recipe (5 carbs each!)
Who doesn't love bagels? While I enjoy warm sourdough bagels topped with grass-fed butter a few …
Dairy-free Soaked Pancakes Recipe
One of the best benefits of soaking flour prior to baking is that you tend to eat quite a bit …
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Autumn is here, and so is the pumpkin spice everything at the supermarket! I find these types of …
Slow Cooker Yogurt. Easy + Better than ANY Store Brands
My somewhat sobering review of the best and worst brands of store yogurt has apparently resulted in …
Slow Cooker Yogurt. Easy + Better than ANY Store BrandsView Recipe