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Slow-Cooker Maple-Pear Butter

Slow-Cooker Maple-Pear Butter
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
2 half-pint jars
Ingredients
  • 2 lb ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • [q:1⁄4] cup maple syrup
  • Juice and grated zest of 1 organic lemon
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
Directions
  1. Place pears, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon sticks, and [q:1⁄3] cup of water into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours, or until pears are very soft.
  2. Remove cinnamon sticks from slow cooker and discard. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears from slow cooker. Reserve cooking liquid.
  3. Purée pears in a food processor. Add cooking liquid as needed to create a thick and spreadable texture.
  4. Transfer pear butter into clean half-pint glass canning jars. Leave [q:1⁄2]-inch of headspace. With a clean towel, wipe jar rims and screw on canning lids.
  5. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Nutrition Info
93 Calories, 0 g Protein, 25 g Carbohydrates, 17 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 2 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C

Berry Protein Pancake Bites

Berry Protein Pancake Bites
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients

Pancakes

For Serving

  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly grease 24 mini-muffin tin cavities with butter or coconut oil. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together egg and milk until just combined.
  2. Stir wet ingredients into dry until blended and smooth. Fold in berries.
  3. Fill muffin cavities with batter. Top with additional fresh berries if desired. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool pancake bites in tins for 15 minutes.
  4. Gently remove pancake bites and place 6 in large compartments of 4 meal prep containers. Add cottage cheese to small compartments and top with berries.
Nutrition Info
433 Calories, 4 g Fat, 38 g Protein, 58 g Carbohydrates

Strawberry-Almond Overnight Refrigerator Oats

Strawberry-Almond Overnight Refrigerator Oats
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
1
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup of your favorite milk
  • [q:1/2] cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • [q:1/2] cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry jam
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp sliced almonds
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a glass mason jar or a glass dish.
  2. Cover jar or dish with a lid, place in the fridge, and let sit overnight.
  3. The next morning before serving, stir and enjoy.
Nutrition Info
Made with low-fat milk: 338 Calories, 12 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 21 g Total sugars (10 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (2 g sat), 62 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium,[nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B12, Calcium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, D, E, Folate, Iron, Potassium

Roasted Red Pepper Eggs Benedict

Roasted Red Pepper Eggs Benedict
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients

​​Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Hollandaise

  • 2 egg yolks or silken tofu
  • [q:1/3] tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • [q:1/2] cup Greek yogurt
  • [q:1/3] cup roasted red peppers, jarred
  • [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
Directions

Roasted Red Pepper Hollandaise

  1. Using a blender or food processor, blend together 2 egg yolks or 3 oz silken tofu, [q:1/3] tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, [q:1/3] cup Greek yogurt, and [q:1/3] cup roasted red peppers. Blend until smooth, then season with [q:1/2] tsp sea salt.
  2. Set aside until it's time to plate.

Veggie Benedict

  1. Toast two halves of an Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax English Muffins. Set on plate. Top with avocado slices.
  2. Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil in a sauté pan over low heat and add 2 cups chopped spinach, just cooking through lightly until wilted. Season with [q:1/2] tsp salt and [q:1/2] tsp pepper and add to each half of the toasted English muffin, atop the avocado.
  3. Bring a pot filled with water to a gentle boil.
  4. Crack eggs into a separate container.
  5. Using a spoon, swirl water in a circular motion to create a tornado.
  6. Once the tornado is spinning, gently add the 1 egg to the middle so the white swirls around the center and it comes together as it cooks.
  7. Cook for [q:2 1/2] to 3 minutes. Scoop out the poached egg with a slotted spoon.
  8. Add eggs or tofu slices to English muffins. Spoon over roasted red pepper hollandaise. Top with chives.
  9. Enjoy right away. This recipe makes 4 benedicts.
Nutrition Info
Made with eggs: 263 Calories, 13 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (3 g sat), 434 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B6, B12, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, Iron, Potassium, Zinc. Made with tofu: 222 Calories, 11 g Protein, 21 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (2 g sat), 449 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), E, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

Wholegrain Waffles

Wholegrain Waffles
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Place the rye and kamut flakes in a blender or food processor and grind for 1 to 2 minutes until a coarse flour.
  2. Remove and place in a mixing bowl. Add the millet to the blender and grind about 4 to 5 minutes until flour.
  3. Add millet flour, unbleached white flour, sea salt and baking powder to the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the oil, vinegar and EdenSoy. Mix and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. It will become thick like buttermilk.
  5. Add soy buttermilk to the dry ingredients and blend well.
  6. Heat a waffle iron and lightly oil. When hot reduce the temperature setting to low (1 to 3).
  7. Add a ladle of batter in the waffle section, close the cover and cook until done, about 2 to 3 minutes or until the cover lifts without sticking. Remove the waffle and repeat.
  8. Serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition Info
295 calories, 7 g fat (20% calories from fat), 5 g protein, 56 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium

Chocolate-Raspberry Muffins

Chocolate-Raspberry Muffins
Prep Time
35 minutes, plus 30 minutes cool time
Number of Servings
9 muffins (serves 9)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/4] cup coconut flour
  • [q:1/4] cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • [q:1/4] cup oil, plus additional for greasing pan
  • [q:1/2] cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/2] cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 9 of the muffin cups in a muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine coconut flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Gently fold in raspberries.
  4. Scoop approximately [q:1/4] cup of batter into each greased muffin cup.
  5. Bake approximately 20 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan for [q:1/2] hour.
Nutrition Info
162 Calories, 4 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (2 g sat), 133 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, Phosphorus
 

Gluten-Free Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

Gluten-Free Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
11 pancakes
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup gluten-free oat flour*
  • [q:1/2] cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp oil, plus additional for oiling pan
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • [q:1/2] cup your favorite milk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
  1. Mix oat flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the 1 tablespoon oil, the eggs, ricotta cheese, and milk together in a medium bowl until blended.
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in blueberries.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add [q:1/4] cup of batter onto skillet. Repeat to make additional pancakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook other side for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until pancake is cooked through. Repeat process until all batter is used. Add oil to pan as needed to prevent pancakes from sticking.
  5. Top with maple syrup, honey, or jam.
Nutrition Info
3 pancakes: 249 Calories, 14 g Protein, 30 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (2 g sat), 355 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc

Cranberry-Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

Cranberry-Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Prep Time
50 minutes
Number of Servings
3
Ingredients
  • 2 cups vanilla nondairy nut-free milk
  • 1 cup quinoa, soaked for 10 minutes, rinsed, and drained
  • Pinch salt
  • [q:1/4] cup maple syrup
  • [q:1/2] cup dried cranberries
Directions
  1. Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in soaked and drained quinoa and a pinch of salt. Decrease heat to medium low, cover, and cook until most of liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in maple syrup and cranberries.
Nutrition Info
426 Calories, 13 g Protein, 81 g Carbohydrates, 35 g Total sugars (16 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat), 283 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), E, Calcium, Potassium

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour cook time
Number of Servings
1 Loaf (Serves 10)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup Stonyfield Organic Yogurt - your favorite flavor
  • [q:1/2] cup sugar
  • [q:1/4] cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • [q:1 3/4] cup flour
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 large or medium sized, over-ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Stir yogurt and sugar together and then lightly beat in eggs and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda.
  4. Now mix everything with the banana mash. Optionally add nuts at this time.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350° for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Info
Made with walnuts: 276 Calories, 6 g Protein, 33 mg Cholesterol, 45 g Carbohydrates, 21 g Total sugars (14 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (1 g sat), 265 mg Sodium, [nut:2] Vitamin B6, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 2 to 3 servings ChildLife Essentials Liquid Calcium 
  • [q:1 1/4] cups cashew butter
  • [q:3/4] cup canned pumpkin
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp agave
  • [q:1/2] cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
  • [q:1 1/2] Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • [q:3/4] cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin tin by spraying well with cooking spray or line the tins with paper; set aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor add all ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and blend until smooth.
  3. Fold in mini chocolate chips to the mixture.
  4. Fill each muffin cup [q:3/4] full with the muffin mixture.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Best if enjoyed after 5 days or store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
Nutrition Info
294 calories, 24g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 5g fiber, 19g sugar