Breakfast
Nutty Granola
Served Ovwer Fage 5% Greek Strained Yogute and Nut Milk*
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil to grease baking sheet
1 cup Almonds, chopped
1 cup Walnuts, chopped
1 cup Coconut flakes, unsweetened
1/4 cup Sunflower seeds or Pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp Chia seeds
2 Tbsp Flax seeds
1/2 Tsp Cloves, ground
1 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 Tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2 Tsp Salt, pink
1 Egg white
1/4 cup Coconut oil, melted
DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES AND GREASE A BAKING SHEET WITH OLIVE OIL. IN A LARGE BOWL, MIX TOGETHER ALMONDS, WALNUTS, COCONUT FLAKES, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, FLAX SEEDS, AND CHIA SEEDS. STIR IN CLOVES, CINNAMON, VANILLA, AND SALT. BEAT EGG WHITE UNTIL FOAMY THEN STIR INTO GRANOLA. ADD COCONUT OIL AND STIR UNTIL EVERYTHING IS WELL COATED. POUR ONTO PREPARED BAKING SHEET AND SPREAD INTO AN EVEN LAYER. BAKE FOR 14 MINUTES, OR UNTIL GOLDEN, STIRRING HALFWAY THROUGH. LET COOL COMPLETELY. SERVE OVER GREEK YOGURT WITH YOUR FAVORITE ORGANIC NUT/SEED MILK (UNSWEETENED ALMOND/CASHEW MILK).
fried Egg Sandwich
Looking for a healthy, satisfying, and fast breakfast? Easy Cleanup as well!
INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower sandwich thins (grocery stores and Costco). I keep these in the freezer and then take one out in the morning and pop it in the toaster. If frozen, split the thins with a knife.
Olive oil
Butter
1 egg
Salt and pepper
Optional toppings: Avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, hot sauce, spinach etc.
DIRECTIONS
Toast the cauliflower sandwich thin. Pour olive oil in pan. Crack egg into olive oil, salt and pepper, and fry as desired. Butter sandwich thin when toasted. Place fried egg onto the sandwich thin. Add optional toppings.
easy green omlette
If you're someone who struggles to get your greens in at breakfast then this one is for you. The perfect balance of protein and healthy fats for satiety, blood sugar control and fuel to keep you going all morning long!
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 1)
3 eggs, free range
2 cups baby spinach leaves, finely diced
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
2 T grass-fed butter
Salt and pepper to taste
serve with 1/2 avocado sliced
DIRECTIONS
1. WHISK TOGETHER EGGS IN A SMALL BOWL. ADD SPINACH LEAVES AND FETA.
2. HEAT A NON-STICK FRYPAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD THE BUTTER AND IN THE EGG MIXTURE AND COOK FOR A FEW MINUTES UNTIL EGG STARTS TO SET.
3. COOK ON LOW HEAT FOR 2 MINUTES AND THEN FOLD IN HALF. COOK FOR A FURTHER MINUTE OR UNTIL COOKED TO YOUR LIKING. SEASON WELL AND SERVE WITH FRESH SLICED AVOCADO.
bulletproof coffee recipe
Bulletproof coffee, aka butter coffee, or Keto Coffee, is an energizing beverage made with quality fats. It's an incredible tool fo mind-body fuel! When you drink Bulletproof Coffee, instead of eating a carbohydrate-heavy breakfast, you'll feel sated and energized for hours.
TO MAKE IT, BLEND TOGETHER FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE, MCT OIL AND GRASS-FED BUTTER OR GHEE.
YOU CAN ALSO USE THIS AS A GRAB N GO FOR BREAKFAST. IF YOU NEED A LITTLE MORE...GRAB A GRASS-FED MEAT STICK AS WELL.
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 1)
1 cup Bulletproof coffee (brewed)
1 tsp to 2 T Brain Octane C8 MCT oil
1-2T grass-fed, UNSALTED butter (i.e. Kerrygold butter) or 1-2 tsp grass-fed ghee
TIP: IF YOU ARE NEW TO MCT OIL, START WITH 1 TSP AND BUILD UP TO THE FULL SERVING SIZE OVER SEVERAL DAYS (GI DISTRESS). YOU CAN ALSO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF BUTTER (OR GHEE) TO FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
DIRECTIONS
1. BREW 1 CUP (8-12 OUNCES) OF COFFEE.
2. ADD COFFEE, BRAIN OCTANE MCT OIL AND BUTTER OR GHEE TO A BLENDER.
3. BLEND 20-30 SECONDS UNTIL IT LOOKS LIKE A CREAMY LATTE.
TIP: If you do not own a blender, add all the contents to a large mug and use a milk frother until the concoction is mixed and creamy.