Fact remains: for better gut health, eat more vegetables! Today we’re talking how to eat seven servings of vegetables in a day!
breakfast
How To Make A Yogurt Bowl
You know those morning where you want something creamy, filling, delicious & quick to make? Introducing yogurt bowls! My new favorite breakfast when I’m short on time!
One thing I love about these bowls is how versatile they can be! From the different types of yogurt to various toppings, you can switch things up to whatever you’re feeling. Pictured below is a favorite: fall inspired apple bowl with cinnamon! So good! {You can also visit my Instagram for more bowl ideas}
Smooth Cool Tropical Delight “Ice Cream”
Looking for a cool, delicious summertime treat?!
This one is dairy free, reminds you of a tropical island and is so so refreshing! I made this for guests one evening and it was a hit!
This dish contains NO ADDED sugar making it a great option for a snack or dessert or even a breakfast treat!
Bonus tip: add chia seeds and a handful of greens for extra health benefits! (However if you do add greens, it will loose the pretty color.)
*You can also freeze this in a container to eat later.
RECIPE UPDATE: I used strawberries in place of the pineapple and boy was it good!
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal {Gluten Free}
One of my favorite old time breakfast meals. A twist on the traditional bowl of oatmeal.
I have been loving oats lately. They are a great source of fiber, B vitamins, protein (5-7 grams in 1/2 cup) and antioxidants. Plus it is very filling. I get on my egg and smoothie kick and tend to forget about oatmeal which is a great breakfast choice. (Or a snack like these delicious cookies)
To make this DAIRY FREE:
- replace butter with coconut oil, melted.
- replace raw milk with your favorite dairy alternative: almond, cashew or coconut
*Use CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS
*Avoid using quick oats which are highly processed, loosing vitamins, fiber and minerals. Rolled oats are your best option here.
If you practice food combining, this recipe is still delicious without the blueberries. You can also add bananas as well.
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
Nutritious Oatmeal Muffins-Perfect to grab and go!
Who wants something nutritious AND delicious to grab as they are on their way out the door?! Whether you want to eat them for breakfast, or take them to a brunch, or snack on one in the afternoon, whatever your hearts desire may be: These muffins are a wonderful choice!
Rolled oats, ground flax & the applesauce provide an excellent source of fiber which is essential in keeping your digestive system moving. You can change up the flavor by adding different little things to your mixture. Chocolate anyone?
One of the more common things I hear with people is not having/making the time to eat breakfast. Having these in the refrigerator to grab and go is perfect!
Notes:
- These muffins with coconut cream & blueberries on top are yummy!
- Check your oats to make sure they are certified gluten free. Naturally oats are, but they usually are packaged in a facility that also processes wheat and can have some cross contamination.
- Cinnamon sprinkled on top is absolutely delicious.
- If you let these cool in the fridge overnight, they will be less likely to stick to the liner.
- You can add a handful of chocolate chips as a treat. I like this brand.
- I think you could add some protein powder in place of the oats but I have not personally tried this.
Smoothie Cups {Recipe}
“I need an easy, delicious, healthy & quick recipe.” Sound familiar? Smoothie cups to the rescue!
The Greek yogurt in the fridge was needing to be used and my freezer contained no healthy snacks. I decided to combine my Creamy Fruit & Yogurt Bowl recipe with a smoothie to create a frozen yogurt dessert. It turned out delicious!
Banana Muffins {Gluten Free}
These banana muffins are moist, delicious and high in protein. It uses coconut flour which usually requires more eggs. If you are looking for a gluten free option, give these banana muffins a try! Added nuts on top really make these muffins a winner!
*inspired by an online recipe