GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

Gluten free pancakes are a great alternative and option for breakfast pancakes if you have an intolerance or are trying to lose weight. I added blueberries in order to naturally sweeten the pancakes so I can skip on the syrup. They turned out really well, fluffy and moist and almost like a blueberry muffin! Blueberries are also full of antioxidants which are good for your body.

Yields apx 4-6 pancakes

INGREDIENTS:

1.25 Cups of Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
1 TSP of Baking Powder
1/2 TSP of Baking Soda
1/2 TSP of Salt
2 Egg (whisked)
1/2 Cup of Milk or dairy alternative
2 TBSP Butter (melted) or Butter Alternative like olive oil
Blueberries (as desired)

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl add in all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt) and whisk together

In another bowl add the wet ingredients (milk, eggs and butter) and whisk together,

Incorporate the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Once smooth add in the blueberries and continue to whisk until fully incorporated.

Heat your griddle place some butter or butter alternative in your pan before spooning some of the pancake mix onto the pan. Let cook on medium heat until sides start to cook and center starts to bubble. Once ready flip pancake until nice and golden underneath. Remove from griddle and place on plate.

Repeat with remained of the pancake mix until gone. Enjoy

 

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POUCHED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON ON PUMPERNICKEL

I loved eggs Benedict but I feel guilty about all the calories involved especially when on a diet. Choosing to opt out on Hollandaise sauce and switching the type of bread can save you so many calories its unbelievable. Pumpernickel bread is made with coarsely ground rye flour and therefore it has a much lower glycemic load then white bread. That means that when you eat pumpernickel your body which turns carbs in the bread to sugar doesn't have as much carbs to turn to sugar as regular bread which is great if you have diabetes. Salmon is a great source of Omega 3 as well as protein, B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium and selenium which is essential for daily body functions. Lastly eggs are a great source of protein turning this breakfast into a super healthy option!

INGREDIENTS:

2 Eggs
1 Slice of Pumpernickel bread (Toasted)
50 Grams of Smoked Salmon
Fresh Fruit (optional) - I used cut up cantaloupe

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saute pan add water until half full, cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling reduce heat to low and once water calms to a simmer crack and gentle drop eggs into the water *

Let eggs cook uncovered for 4-6 minutes depending on your desired level of yoke consistency.

Toast your pumpernickel, place on plate with smoked salmon on top. Garnish plate with your fruit. Once eggs are done add them to the toast on top of the smoked salmon

*its important the water is not boiling like crazy when you put the eggs in

 

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BREAKFAST BURRITO!

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day - one that is the most often skipped meals of the day. This breakfast burrito is so easy to make and transport you really have no excuse to not eat breakfast. You can pack it up in aluminum foil and take it with you on the subway or school bus. Eggs and bacon are a great source of protein which both your body and brain need to function properly in the morning so GET IT IN YA!

INGREDIENTS:

4 Stripes of Bacon (2 per Burrito)
1 TSP of Butter
2 Eggs
1 TBSP of Milk
1/2 Tomato (Remove inside seeds, Chop remaining)
1 TBSP of Onion (Chopped)
2 Whole Wheat Tortillas
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

Start cooking your bacon in a frying pan. Once half way done continue with the rest of the prep/cook.

In a bowl add two eggs, milk, tomato, onion, salt and pepper. Whip together till the eggs are fully beaten.

Preheat your oven to 100 degrees

Add butter to second frying pan, once melted add in your whipped egg mixture. Let that cook, moving and stir every minute or so until full cooked.

Throw two tortillas in the oven so that they warm up slightly.

Plate the tortillas when warm. Top with bacon and cooked eggs. Fold to create a wrap and enjoy. 

 

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SCRAMBLE EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON, CHIVES AND CREAM CHEESE

Eggs are known to be a great breakfast foodbut they can get a little boring after awhile. Why not reinvent your breakfast by adding some smoked salmon, chives and cream cheese? Smoked salmon is a great source of Omega 3's which helps with joint stiffness, asthma and depression while eggs are a great source of protein in the morning. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 TSP of Butter
2 Eggs (beaten)
1 TBSP of Milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 TSP of Chives (chopped)
50-100 Gr of Smoked Salmon
A dollop of Light Cream Cheese
 

DIRECTIONS:

Place butter in a frying pan and set to low-medium heat. Let butter melt.

Add milk, salt and pepper to beaten eggs in a small bowl. Mix and add to frying pan and allow to cook and become fluffy moving the eggs around so they can evenly cook.

Plate your eggs when ready, top with chopped chives and accompany with smoke salon and cream cheese. Serve!

 

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GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT WITH HONEY AND BERRIES

Granola is a great thing to eat in order to stay full for a long time. It helps you stop from snacking and reaching for those unhealthy treats. Mixing granola into your breakfast is a great way to get the benefits of all the plant based protein and omega 3 fatty acids you can find in granola that are great for heart health. Meanwhile the yogurt gives you a good daily dose of calcium and the berries - antioxidants. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup of Granola - I have posted a 'Maple Syrup Granola Recipe' if you want to make it at home.
1/2 Cup of Plain Yogurt
1 TBSP of Honey
Handful of Mix Berries - I used raspberries, blueberries and blackberries

DIRECTIONS:

Layer the yogurt, then honey, then granola and lastly the berries. REPEAT until cup is full and SERVE

 

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