Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
This hearty breakfast is both sweet and savory thanks to sweet potatoes and breakfast sausage. It also comes together relatively quickly, so it makes a perfect weekday breakfast when you want to fuel up and get out the door fast.
2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)2 green onions (diced)1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 pound breakfast sausage2 cups chopped spinachSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add the sweet potato and the green onions, and cook until browned and softened. Add ...
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Shrimp and Veggie Skillet Frittata
Shrimp and Veggie Skillet Frittata
This quick and easy frittata is filling, and full of fiber and antioxidants. Cocktail shrimp add protein without cooking, and can be added at the end.
2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 small onion (diced)1 cup shredded cabbage1 cup chopped spinach1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 eggs (beaten)3 ounces cocktail shrimp (tails removed)4 cherry tomatoes (sliced)Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Heat the oil in a heavy, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cabbage, and spinach, and cook until softened. Add the pepper flakes.Add the eggs and cook for a minute until ...
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Green Smoothie Bowl
Green Smoothie Bowl
If you like smoothies but prefer to eat your meal instead, a smoothie bowl is the perfect compromise. Slightly thicker, and topped with your favorite healthy additions, it's got both flavor and texture all in one. Add the liquid to this a little bit at a time to insure it's not to thin.
2 frozen bananas (chopped)1/2 cup pineapple chunks2 cups baby spinach1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juiceToppings of your choice: nuts (seeds, coconut, berries, grain-free granola)
Put the bananas, pineapple, spinach, and orange juice in a blender. Add about 2 tablespoons water and start blending, slowly drizzling ...
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Sausage Arugula Stuffed Apples
Sausage Arugula Stuffed Apples
Sweet and savory, this easy breakfast is healthy and delicious. It's a perfect cool weather breakfast when apples are in season.
1 apple (halved, core removed)2 tablespoons olive oil6 ounces breakfast sausage1 cup arugula1 tablespoon chopped almondsSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Lay the apples cut side up in a baking dish. Brush with half the oil and season with salt and pepper.Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the sausage. Cook until no longer pink, and add the arugula. Cook until wilted.Spoon mixture into the apples and bake for ...
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Nutty Banana Bites
Nutty Banana Bites
Bananas are a great source of energy, and high in fiber, so they are a perfect choice in the morning. They're extra delicious when topped with nuts and honey.
1 banana (sliced)2 tablespoons almond butter1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon chia seeds1 tablespoon chopped almonds1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakesCoarse sea salt (optional)
Lay the banana slices on a plate. Top with the almond butter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with chia seeds, almonds, and coconut. Add a touch of coarse sea salt if desired before serving. ...
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Sweet and Salty Grain Free Granola
Sweet and Salty Grain Free Granola
This easy to prepare granola is made with no grains and is Paleo approved. Sweetened lightly with honey, it's crunchy, nutritious, and satisfying. Delicious with almond or coconut milk, or simply eaten as is.
1/2 cup raw almonds1/2 cup raw pecans1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)1/4 cup raw honey1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 325degrees F.Put the almonds, pecans, coconut flakes, salt, oil, and honey in a food processor. Pulse until just combined. Spread mixture on a parchment lined ...
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Beet Noodles Breakfast
Beet Noodle Breakfast
Veggie noodles are a healthy and delicious alternative to pasta. While you may have had zucchini or squash noodles, nothing is quite as striking as those made from deep red beets. Lightly tossed with sesame oil and topped with a fried egg, this is a nutritious, unique breakfast that is sure to become a favorite.
2 large beets (peeled and cut into noodles using a spiral slicer)2 tablespoons sesame oil2 green onions (sliced)1 clove garlic (minced)1 teaspoon grated ginger1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper2 eggsOil (for frying)
Toss the beet noodles with the sesame oil, green ...
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Chia Fruit Salad
Chia Fruit Salad
Make this salad before bed and you'll have a healthy breakfast waiting for you. Eat it with a hardboiled egg for quick and easy protein.
1 pint blueberries1 pint raspberries1 mango (diced)1 avocado (diced)1/2 cup sliced strawberries4 dates (pitted and chopped)1/4 cup sunflower seeds2 tablespoons chia seedsJuice of 2 limes
Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve. ...
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Breakfast Meatball
Breakfast Meatball
Who says meatballs are only for dinner? This version is made with sausage and topped with a fried egg. It's a perfect addition to a brunch if you want to impress your guests with something different, but also easy enough for a weekday morning. Serve over mixed greens for a super healthy, filling breakfast.
Meatballs:1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1 teaspoon ground sage1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 tablespoons olive oilEggs:3 tablespoons olive oil4 eggs
Preheat oven to 375 degrees ...
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Smashed Avocado Sweet Potato Toast
Smashed Avocado Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato slices toast up to sweet perfection for a wholesome alternative to traditional toast. Top with some smashed avocado for a healthy, filling breakfast that will get you through the day.
1 sweet potato (sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)2 tablespoons olive oil1 avocado1/4 cup prepared Pico de GalloSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat broiler to high heat.Lay the sweet potato slices on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush lightly with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and broil until browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip and broil until both sides are browned and ...
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