Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Eggnog French Toast Casserole
with Sliced Almonds and Cranberry-Maple Syrup
Prep Time
55 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 10
Ingredients
-
Cranberry-Maple Syrup
- [q:1 1/2] cup maple syrup
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 Tbsp grated orange zest
-
Eggnog French Toast
- [q:2 1/2] cups eggnog
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- [q:1/8] tsp salt
- 18 slices sturdy (not-too-soft) bread, divided
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided
- [q:3/4] cup sliced almonds, divided
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together maple syrup, cranberry sauce, and orange zest until mixture is well combined and heated through. Set aside.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk eggnog, eggs, vanilla, and salt together until well combined. Set mixture aside.
- Place 6 of the bread slices in an even layer on bottom of greased dish. You may need to trim bread so slices will fit in a single layer. Brush slices with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Sprinkle [q:1/4] cup of the almonds over bread slices.
- Place 6 more of the bread slices over first layer of bread. Brush slices with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Sprinkle [q:1/4] cup of the almonds over bread slices.
- Place final 6 slices bread over second layer of bread. Brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Pour eggnog mixture over layers of bread, making sure all bread is submerged in liquid. Sprinkle last [q:1/4] cup of almonds over.
- Bake on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes, until mixture is golden brown and bubbling around edges. Serve with cranberry-maple syrup.
Nutrition Info
528 Calories, 14 g Protein, 152 mg Cholesterol, 75 g Carbohydrates, 46 g Total sugars (28 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (8 g sat), 355 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nut:3] Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate. Iron, Magnesium
Grain-Free Granola
Grain-Free Granola
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes 5 cups (serves 15)
Ingredients
- [q:1/4] cup coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raw silvered almonds
- 1 cup raw walnut halves
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- [q:1/4] cup almond flour*
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Generous pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325˚. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine and mix all nuts and seeds.
- Pour wet ingredients over nut-andseed mixture. Stir everything together using a rubber spatula, making sure to coat it well. Add almond flour, cinnamon, and salt and stir again.
- Spread mixture out evenly over prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 to 13 minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Keep an eye on it to make sure it does not burn.
- Remove granola from oven. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to a few airtight glass containers or mason jars. Store for 2 weeks in the pantry or up to a month in the fridge.
- Serve over yogurt, or just simply eat it with cold milk and honey. It can also be scooped out to snack on as well.
Nutrition Info
260 Calories, 8 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 7 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 24 g Total fat (5 g sat), 101 mg Sodium, [nut:4] Vitamin E, [nut:3] Phosphorus, [nut:2] Magnesium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Zinc
White Chocolate-Mint Fudge
White Chocolate-Mint Fudge
Prep Time
5 minutes, plus 4 hours freeze time
Number of Servings
8 pieces
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] cup cacao butter*
- [q:1/2] cup cashew butter
- [q:1/2] cup coconut cream**
- [q:1/4] to [q:1/3] cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- [q:1/8] tsp salt
Directions
- Line the inside of an [q:8 1/2]x[q:4 1/2]-inch loaf pan with a piece of unbleached parchment paper.
- Melt cacao butter in a pan set over medium heat. Whisk in cashew butter, coconut cream, and maple syrup until mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts and salt.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula.
- Freeze mixture for 4 hours. Remove fudge from freezer, and slice into 8 pieces. Store in fridge.
- *Cacoa butter is the natural vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans during chocolate making. It adds smoothness to recipes. Look for it in the baking aisle.
Nutrition Info
1 piece, made with [q:1/4] cup maple syrup: 272 Calories, 4 g Protein, 31 mg Cholesterol, 12 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (13 g sat), 42 mg Sodium, [nut:1] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
Maple Whipped Cream
Maple Whipped Cream
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Directions
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
- Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Info
230 Calories, 2 g Protein, 67 mg Cholesterol, 9 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 22 g Total fat (14 g sat), 90 mg Sodium, [nut:2] Vitamin A, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Maple Salmon Bites
Maple Salmon Bites
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 3
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos
- [q:1/4] tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 (2 inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 lb wild salmon, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp ghee, divide
Directions
- Preheat oven to 275°.
- Make sauce: in a small bowl, combine mustard, maple syrup, tamari, and red pepper flakes. Grate ginger and garlic directly into bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Place salmon in a large bowl. Sprinkle smoked paprika on fish and massage until coated.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the ghee to skillet. Add fish, skin side down, to pan, dividing it into batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding skillet. Cook for 1 minute.
- If cooking in batches, remove fish from pan. Add more ghee, if necessary, and brown second batch of fish. Continue until all salmon has been cooked.
- Add all fish back to pan and lower heat to medium. Pour sauce into pan and stir to coat fish. Cook for 1 minute. Transfer pan to oven and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Nutrition Info
421 Calories, 33 g Protein, 100 mg Cholesterol, 11 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (8 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 27 g Total fat (9 g sat), 772 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium
Winter Harvest Salad
Winter Harvest Salad
with Flax Sprouted Grain Croutons
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread, chopped into cubes
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- [q:1/2] cup pomegranate seeds
- [q:1/4] cup chopped walnuts
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- [q:1/4] cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup of soaked raw cashews, [q:1/2] cup of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, [q:1/4] teaspoon of garlic powder, [q:1/2] teaspoon of sea salt, [q:1/4] teaspoon of black pepper, and [q:1/3] cup of water.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes and Brussels sprouts with 1 tbs olive oil, [q:1/2] tsp salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
- On a separate baking sheet, spread the Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread cubes and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and slightly golden. Season with salt and set aside.
- In a mason jar, shake [q:1/4] cup olive oil, 2 tbs lemon juice, 1 tbs maple syrup, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, [q:1/2] tsp salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper together to make the dressing.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts, and mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Gently mix in the toasted Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread croutons.
- To serve, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
365 Calories, 8 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 34 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (3 g sat), 476 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nut:4] Vitamin A, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Number of Servings
4 sandwiches
Ingredients
Sandwich
- 4 Sprouted Grain Ezekiel 4:9 English Muffins
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 block of extra firm tofu, pressed and sliced into patties.
- Vegan cheese slices
- 8 slices vegan bacon
- Avocado, sliced
- Tomato, sliced
- Spinach or your favorite greens
- [q:1/4] tsp turmeric
- [q:1/4] tsp garlic powder
- [q:1/4] tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
- [q:1/2] tsp black pepper
Spicy Maple Mayo
- [q:1/4] cup vegan mayo
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- [q:1/2] Tbsp hot sauce of choice
Directions
- Start by making the Spicy Maple Mayo by combining all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly, and adding in salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until time for assembly.
- Using a circular cookie cutter, cut the tofu slices into circles for your sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the vegan bacon until crisp. Set aside until time for assembly.
- Return pan to medium heat and add the tofu patties.
- Season the tofu slices with [q:1/4] tsp turmeric, 1 tsp nutritional yeast, [q:1/4] tsp garlic powder, [q:1/4] tsp onion powder, salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper. Brown on both sides.
- Drizzle in 2 tsp olive oil, and toast the Sprouted Grain Ezekiel 4:9 English Muffins halves.
- Assemble the sandwich by starting with the bottom English muffin half and adding a spoonful of Spicy Maple Mayo. Next, add the tofu patties to the English muffin. Top with vegan bacon, then tomato and spinach. Finish by adding an additional drizzle of spicy maple mayo to the top English muffin half, and adding sliced avocado.
Nutrition Info
1 sandwich: 524 Calories, 23 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 48 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 31 g Total fat (3 g sat), 702 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, [nut:3] Vitamin K, Iron, Magnesium, [nut:2] Vitamin B12, Calcium, Folate, [nut:1] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
Number of Servings
8 muffins
Ingredients
- [q:1 1/2] cups all purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose and [q:1/2] cup whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
- [q:1/2] tsp cinnamon
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
- [q:3/4] cup pure Vermont maple syrup
- [q:1/4] cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with paper cups.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, combine pumpkin, maple syrup, oil and egg and beat until evenly mixed. Add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, incorporating with a spatula until just mixed.
- Divide batter in prepared muffin tins and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition Info
Per serving (1 muffin): 231 Calories, 3 g Protein, 38 g Carbohydrates, 18 g Total sugars (18 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 187 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, Folate, Phosphorus
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
- 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.
- Remove cinnamon sticks from slow cooker and discard. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears from slow cooker. Reserve cooking liquid.
- Purée pears in a food processor. Add cooking liquid as needed to create a thick and spreadable texture.
- 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.
- 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
Warm Broccoli Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Warm Broccoli Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- [q:1/8] cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 head broccoli
- [q:1/4] cup unsalted cashews, chopped
Directions
Dressing
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl except oil until well combined.
- Slowly whisk in oil in a thin, steady stream. Keep whisking until dressing is blended.
- Set dressing aside.
Salad
- Chop florets off broccoli into even pieces and set aside.
- Trim any woody or tough sections away from broccoli stem. Cut stem into [q:1/2]-inch-thick pieces.
- Place broccoli stem pieces in a steamer and steam for 7 minutes. Add florets and steam for approximately 5 additional minutes, or until stems and florets are fork tender but not overcooked. Immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer broccoli to a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing. Garnish with cashews and serve.
Nutrition Info
208 Calories, 6 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (2 g sat), 371 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine) E, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc