Recipes
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil, for the pan
2 cups diced red bell pepper, about 2 medium
½ cup chopped scallions
9 large eggs
1 garlic clove, grated
Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease a nonstick muffin tin with olive oil and evenly divide the peppers and scallions among the muffin cups.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper, then sprinkle the flour and baking powder on top. Whisk well to combine. It’s ok if a few clumps of flour remain in the mixture.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease a nonstick muffin tin with olive oil and evenly divide the peppers and scallions among the muffin cups.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper, then sprinkle the flour and baking powder on top. Whisk well to combine. It’s ok if a few clumps of flour remain in the mixture.
Vegan French Toast
Ingredients
6 slices day-old ciabatta bread, sliced about ¾-inch thick*
1 cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons millet flour (or spelt or whole wheat)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast**
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
tiny pinch of salt
coconut oil, for the pan
Toppings:
Powdered sugar
Vegan butter
Maple syrup
Fresh fruit
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, flour, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Place the bread in a shallow dish (with sides) that holds all of the bread. Pour the mixture over the bread, then lift or flip the bread over to make sure both sides are evenly coated.
Heat a drizzle of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the bread slices and cook for a few minutes per side, until golden brown.
Serve with powdered sugar, a dab of vegan butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit
*nutritional yeast is not the same as baking yeast. Look for yellow nutritional yeast flakes in the bulk bins of your health food store.
The Ultimate Cheese Board
Ingredients
- Start by selecting a large wooden board , preferably with a handle.
- When selecting cheeses, include different textures—soft, semi-soft, hard, and semi-hard—and flavor profiles, such as a buttery Havarti, a pungent Stilton, and a sharp Cheddar.
- Have some additional nibbles that complement or even enhance your cheeses. Aim for something aromatic, something pickled, and something sweet. To get that mix, add olives, which always work nicely, or try giant capers along with a unique mustard. Use preserves, honey, or dried fruits like figs to add a sweet—and colorful—touch, in addition to a variety of nuts for a salty crunch. Additionally, you can add cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, or pepperoni.
4. Layer in a nice variety of carbs such as homemade crusty sourdough or a sliced baguette, an assortment of crackers, and breadsticks.
5. Add some garnish to your board to wow your guests. Aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage. This is great because the herbs can always be used for cooking the next day. Depending on seasonal availability, try edible flowers, fresh fruit, or colorful peppers as well.
6. Don’t forget to include plenty of cheese knives and spreaders.
7. And, one last tip: Don’t be afraid to pile it on! For an impactful look, form tight, organic clusters as a statement piece.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 lb. beef chuck roast, excess fat trimmed and cut into 6 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 sprigs thyme, plus leaves for garnish
- 1 small sprig sage
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Boiled potatoes, for serving
Step 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven medium-high heat, or in a 5 to 7-quart or larger slow cooker, using sauté function. Season beef with salt and pepper. Cook, in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes in a Dutch oven or 25 to 30 minutes in the slow cooker; transfer to a plate. Add wine and stock and cook, scraping up any brown bits. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and beef to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours and on low 4 hours. Add carrots and cook until beef is fork tender and carrots are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more on high and 3 1/2 to 4 hours on low.
Step 2
Transfer beef to a cutting board and cut into large chunks. Skim fat from sauce if desired. Return beef to pot and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with thyme and with potatoes alongside.
Snacks & Facts
Hard-boiled eggs
One large hard-boiled egg provides 6.3 grams of protein and around half a gram of carbs. The protein helps prevent your blood sugar from rising too high after eating.
Yogurt
One cup of blueberries with one 156-gram container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt contains 27.38 grams of carbs.
Avocado
The high fiber content and monounsaturated fatty acids in avocados may help lower blood sugar levels. One hundred grams of avocado contains around 8 grams of carbs.
Tuna salad
Three ounces (85 grams) of canned tuna provides around 21 grams of protein and no carbs. There are around 2 grams of carbs in 85 grams of canned tuna with one tablespoon of light mayonnaise.
Popcorn
Three cups (24 grams) of air-popped popcorn contains 93 calories and 3 grams of fiber.
However, it is higher in carbs, at around 18 grams for 3 cups. Try pairing it with a high-protein food, such as a handful of dry-roasted peanuts or cheese cubes.
Keep in mind that microwave popcorn can be high in salt and fat. To avoid this, you can make your own using an air popper or on the stove.
Herb Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
2 cups raw almonds
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 Tbsp sage – finely chopped
1 Tbsp rosemary – finely chopped
1 tsp thyme – finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
Place the almonds in a medium bowl
Add in the avocado oil, fresh herbs, and salt. Mix everything well to coat.
Spread the almonds out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy your snack!
Peach Berry Pina Colada Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk or nut milk of your choice
1/2 cup filtered water
1 peach – pit removed and diced
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 banana – frozen
1 tbsp grass-fed collagen or gelatin – optional
Instructions
Could you place all of the ingredients in your blender in the order listed above? You can use grass-fed collagen or gelatin for an added protein boost.
Blend on high for about one minute, or until your smoothie is creamy and velvety in texture.
Pour into your favorite glasses and savor the moment!