Happy New Year! I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Today I am sharing an easy to make breakfast that is perfect for a busy morning, breakfast oatmeal muffins. They are little cups of baked oatmeal goodness. Breakfast is my very favorite meal of the day and since doing the Elimination Diet last year many of my loved favorites are no longer an option for me to eat. Eggs and my body do not agree with each other and sadly I have had to forgo my Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes and also Overnight Blueberry French Toast. I have become a huge fan of hot cereals and love oatmeal, quinoa, and rice in the morning. The only thing with hot cereal is you have to plan ahead or wake up early to make sure they are done in time for the kids to eat. This isn't usually a problem but on a rare morning that I happen to sleep in until Caden's sweet little voice is telling me he is awake from the other room or Maisie little coos and giggles wake me up I need something that is a little quicker to prepare for … [Read more...]
Gluten Free & Egg Free Banana Pancakes
Since being on the elimination diet I have discovered that gluten and eggs don't react well in my body. Before we started I would eat eggs almost everyday for breakfast in some way. Scrambled, omelets, pancakes, waffles, donuts, muffins, and the list could go on and on. If you have been reading this blog for several years you know I love my breakfast foods. Sadly we have not been eating any Quinoa Blueberry Pancakes around here and won't be anytime soon until I figure out how to tweak the recipe. Yesterday morning I really, and I mean really, wanted a pancake. I wasn't about to make them with eggs because my skin rashed up and broke out so bad the last time I ate them. Instead I decided to get creative in the kitchen before the kids woke up. I am so glad I did because WOW! I might have just made the best pancake I have eaten since being on this elimination diet in April. I happily present to you my very own Gluten Free Pancakes made without eggs. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Waffles
My family is a little obsessed with breakfast. We love our waffles, pancakes, and french toast! For awhile I was going to the grocery store to buy freezer waffles at least twice a week. They were quick, easy, tasted fairly decent, but overall they were't very nutritious for me or my family. Which caused me to experiment with all different types of waffle recipes. Currently I have two favorite recipes for waffles, the recipe I am sharing with you today is one of them. I have been using it for the past 6 years. But before I share the recipe let's talk waffle makers. Because you can't really make waffles at home unless you have the proper tools. When Josh and I got married we used the gift cards we received from our wedding to purchase the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle Baker. This waffle maker is no joke. It does two waffles at a time which makes it very convenient when you are feeding multiple mouths. Sadly this waffle maker recently broke, but it did last us almost 6 years and … [Read more...]
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
How yummy does this look? If I could have you all over for breakfast this is what I would make us! Plus it is gluten free! I didn't say calorie free, which is why I would also invite you to stay for a workout after we ate ;). This recipe is super easy but does take 10-12 hours of chill time in the fridge before you can pop this tasty dish in the oven. I grew up in a gluten free house and My entire family loves Udi's Gluten Free Foods! I can tell you first hand that anyone who is diagnosed with a gluten intolerance is very thankful brands like Udi's exist. My mom is a rockstar in the kitchen and loves the challenge of taking recipes that our family loves and converting them to a gluten free option that everyone can enjoy. Following in my mom's footsteps I took her Overnight Blueberry French Toast recipe and added my own unique twist to make it gluten free and oh so yummy! Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon and Raisin Bread was the perfect addition to this already winner of a recipe. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes
Oh pancakes! I love you so much! You are fluffy, sweet, and I adore eating you. My love for you has now been passed on to my son. Thank you for spreading smiles of joy around our kitchen table. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I could eat these pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In an effort to cut our food budget I attempted to recreate my favorite quinoa pancake in the family kitchen. After a few attempts I am confident that this recipe is the winner! Try it out for yourself this weekend and see. Ingredients 3 cups cooked red quinoa 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 6 large eggs 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt (I use Trader Joes) 1/3 cup of milk of your choice 1 fresh lemon squeezed 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 bag of frozen blueberries (I use the wild organic blueberries from Trader Joes) Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together quinoa, flour, and baking powder. In another … [Read more...]
