Try it and let me know what you think by leaving a comment here or on my instagram account.
Try it and let me know what you think by leaving a comment here or on my instagram account.
Try it and let me know what you think by leaving a comment here or on my instagram account.
Coconut chia pudding...sounds like a dessert, right? It can be! However, this recipe is great for breakfast. This is a make-ahead recipe that saves you cooking time in the kitchen, fills you up on fiber and helps you get rid of that bloating. And the good thing about this is - it's dairy-free! Great for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.
But first what are chia seeds? Chia seeds are believed to be among the healthiest foods out there. They are loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber. Please read THIS for more information.
You can sprinkle chia seeds on your cereal, on your smoothie and yogurt. You can use these seeds in just about anything. These seeds don't have much flavor but they are a little crunchy. When mixed into liquid, the seeds soak the liquid up and become softer and glutinous in texture.
The recipe for this can be found HERE
The only difference is the toppings I used. I hope you'll enjoy this as much as you enjoyed the one with figs and strawberries!
I will also upload a savory buckwheat recipe.
Stay tuned!
Have you ever tried papaya?
I grew up eating this tropical fruit so the unique taste is not new to me. I love papaya due to its benefits. It's a source of vitamin A, C and K. It's rich in dietary fiber, and potassium.
You will love this super delicious papaya recipe.
Ingredients
*Note: You can adjust the toppings or fixings to suit your tastes.
1 medium ripe papaya
1 coconut yogurt
1/2 cup raspberries
1 banana, sliced
1/2 cup Kind honey and oats with toasted coconuts
toasted coconuts (optional)
Instructions
Slice papaya lengthwise
Remove the seeds from the papaya
To assemble this "pick me up" papaya boat - fill each side with coconut yogurt, fruit and sprinkle with honey and oats with toasted coconuts
Serve immediately!
Buckwheat with coconut milk has become my favorite breakfast. You can make it savory or sweet. I make this in a big batch so I can reheat the leftovers later in the week. I like to make things easier on myself! ;-)
For this recipe, I use buckwheat groats which is completely raw but works great for making this porridge.
These toasted coconut pancakes are breakfast game changer. A single bite of this will transport you to your very own tropical island;-) They have combined the delectable flavor of roasted coconut flakes and pancakes, creating one of the best. Top it off with coconut caramel sauce and these pancakes quickly become a dessert.
This is another of my super easy recipe. You can make this in less than 10 minutes. All you need are the following list of items.
I don't know about you guys, but I like my omelette fluffy and not dense and the secret is a lot of whisking.
Ingredients
5 eggs
3 strips smoked salmon, sliced
1 cup spinach
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. of milk
1 tbsp. melted butter
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add pepper and 1 tablespoon of milk; whisk them enough to emulsify and aerate the mixture. This makes the omelette fluffier.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and brush it around the pan.
- Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute
- Pour the eggs into the center of the pan; the eggs will start to form a semi solid mass, lift the pan and move it around until the excess liquid from the eggs pours off into the pan.
- Now is the time to add the smoked salmon. Let the omelette sit in the pan for 20 seconds
- Using spatula, fold over one-half of the omelette
- Transfer the omelette into a plate and serve hot
Yields: 2
This is a great brunch recipe for a lazy weekend pair with savory salmon omelette, recipe here.
Ingredients
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 cup flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour here)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and soda, sugar) to equally distribute the salt, baking powder and sugar then set aside
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, coconut milk, coconut oil and melter butter until light and foamy
- Gently add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture; use fork to combine them. Let the batter sit for at least 10 minutes
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium low heat. Lightly brush the pan with butter or oil
- Drop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan, cook until bubbles begin to form, flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden brown.
Yields: 2-4
Raspberry Compote:
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tbsp. water
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- In a saucepan or pan, combine the fresh raspberries, 1 1/2 cups of water and sugar
- Mash raspberry mixture and sift it through a fine strainer if you don't like the seeds but I left them as is. I don't mind the crunchiness.
- If you do step 2, make sure to add more water as needed to make at least 2 cups of puree
- Combine the remaining water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into raspberry mixture, bring the to a boil over medium low heat. Cook and stir constantly for at 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients
3 hatch chili
1 small zucchini, diced bite-sized
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red onion, diced
¼ cup EVOO
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 dozen extra large eggs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 bunch green onions (white and green parts), chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Breakfast is the most critical meal for me because it impacts practically every inch of my being during the day. Sometimes I don’t have the healthiest approach to breakfast especially if I only have 2 fuzzy minutes before I run out of the door. When time is on my side, I prepare breakfasts that consist of fiber, healthy fats, protein and complex carbs.
One of the things I prepare every now and then is Muesli (pronounced as myoos:li or mju:zli).
Muesli consists of rolled oats, nuts, fruit and dairy/other dairy alternatives. It’s more natural and has less calories and sugar than granola – but of course, it depends on how you prepare it.I am surprised to learn that this healthy “go-to breakfast” is not so healthy after all especially the packaged ones. They are usually loaded with sugar from dried fruits, extra calories and carbs.
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