Category Archives: Breakfast

Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake | Gluten-free, Lower Carb

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‘Tis pumpkin season my friends, fal-la-la-la, it’s almost FALL! Starbucks may take credit for the insanely popular pumpkin spice craze, but I say it all happened back in Mrs. Jenkin’s 5th grade (circa early 70s) class when we made pumpkin muffins for a Thanksgiving feast. I fell instantly in love with the taste of pumpkin paired with the cinnamon, clove and nutmeg spice trifecta – and started making pumpkin spice “everything” henceforth! Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake is a healthy, hearty breakfast that can be made ahead for busy mornings or entertaining. Great for meal prep. Lots of fiber protein and gluten free. Freezes well for quick breakfasts.

Today, I have incorporated the pumpkin spice mania into another of my passions – breakfast meal prepping! Check out this amazing and nourishing recipe for Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake which makes a big batch that can be put up in the freezer in single-servings. Continue reading →

Crustless Gouda & Ham Quiche | Gluten-free, Low-carb

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If you think Gouda cheese is as goooooood-a as I do, then this gluten-free, crustlesss quiche recipe is for you! Gouda & Ham Crustless Quich - Low Carb

Rich and delicious with that smoky mild taste of Gouda cheese offset by some salty ham and of course, veggies, this easy, low-carb quiche recipe bakes up without a traditional pie crust – so no worries about gluten or excess carbs and such.  Continue reading →

Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings | Paleo, Low Carb, High Fiber

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When summer throws you a bumper crop of cantaloupes, that are ripening simultaneously, it’s time to get creative. It would be a crime to see delicious melons get wasted, so I broke out my blender to make Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings – it’s definitely a yummy, satisfying and creative cantaloupe recipe!

Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Pudding

Easy-peasy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meal-prepping, as each sealed jar last about 4 days in the fridge, this cantaloupe chia pudding will be your new favorite afternoon snack, healthy dessert, or grab-and-go breakfast. Lower carb, rich in protein and filled with fiber and other important nutrients, this chia pudding recipe is a smart addition to most any diet. Continue reading →

Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen | Paleo, Gluten-free

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You say clafoutis, I say clafoutYES! Don’t be fooled, this ridiculously easy French dessert looks casual and carefree . . but it’s also quite elegant. Custardy yumminess baked over berries that you can slice neatly into a wedge – it’s worthy of a summer dinner party by the pool. Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen

I’m calling my take (oh, you KNOW I have a take) on this classic dessert Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen. I lower the carbs with natural sugar substitutes and swap flours to make this summer dessert gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.

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Peach Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding

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Just peachy! And blueberry-y! Just say YES to my no-cook, super nourishing recipe for Peach Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding. Blueberry Peach Protein Chia Pudding

I put my spin on this classic chia pudding (featuring two of my favorite summer fruits) by adding vanilla protein powder for a hunger smashing, express ticket on the muscle-making gains train. Continue reading →