These delicious little squares are filled with nutritious ingredients, such as fresh raspberries, walnuts, soft wheat and rolled oats and the result is absolutely delicious! I started out by creating these as a dessert, as an alternative to Crumb cakes which are typically filled with sugar, butter and white flour and have no nutritional value, whatsoever! But as I fine-tuned ... Read More »
Spinach Tomato Feta Omelet
This is an exquisite omelet filled with fresh baby spinach and tomatoes and with just enough feta cheese to make it rich but not too much to burden it with a lot of saturated fat. I also add a little lowfat kefir to the eggs, before whisking them to add to the creaminess. Eggs are a great source of protein and, coupled with fresh veggies, make for a very satisfying and ... Read More »
Simply Oatmeal
This is my son Gabe's favorite Oatmeal every school day for breakfast! He is my growing boy--I swear he looks like he is growing an inch each day-- and I feel good having his belly full with all that good fiber and protein to tackle the day. I make this simple oatmeal from scratch every morning, using plain rolled oats, before he goes to school in the morning and it ... Read More »
David’s Favorite Breakfast
A lot of people ask my husband what he eats for breakfast. Well, there you have it! David's breakfast every single day: Organic Fat free plain Greek Yogurt mixed with wholegrain cereal, a ton of fresh berries, banana, raisins and any fruit in season there is! it's filled with protein, fiber (soluble and insoluble-That's a good thing!) and lots of fresh fruit! Just have fun ... Read More »
Whole White Wheat Pancakes
These pancakes are made with organic whole white wheat which has all the nutritional advantages of traditional whole wheat, but with a lighter color and a milder taste--just perfect for fluffy pancakes! It turns out whole white wheat flour is not refined flour, it is simply WHOLE flour – including the bran, germ and endosperm – made from Hard WHITE wheat. How about that? ... Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Panini
This is one breakfast your kids won't say no to! While this seems very 'indulgent,' the details actually show its high quality nutrition. Dark chocolate is a great source of magnesium, antioxidants, and fiber; the peanuts are a good source of protein, and a great source of healthful oils; the bread is a good source of fiber and B vitamins and the banana, of course, is highly ... Read More »
Simply Porridge
You know those cold mornings when you get up and just crave a warm, creamy, yummy-in-the-tummy, feel-good breakfast to get you started for the day? Well, if you know what I mean, then this is the porridge for you! Oh MY GOODNESS, so satisfying and comforting! I like to add a sliced ripe banana and/or raisins to sweeten it, but any fresh fruit will do. It's nothing to make on ... Read More »
Apple Honey Panini
This is a simply delicious little panini! It's just made with Simply Cinnamon Apples, Greek yogurt and a little honey. But watch out! It's all in the ingredients you choose: I use wholegrain bread (here is another one I like too) that is high in fiber, low in salt, low in sugar, and has no partially hydrogenated oils (even has lentils, and you know how I feel about those!), ... Read More »
Pumpkin Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes
As delicious as they sound! what a YUMMY breakfast on a cold Sunday morning! These Pumpkin Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes are made with organic white whole wheat flour which has all the nutritional advantages of traditional whole wheat, but with a lighter color and a milder taste. Here is one I like to use and another one that may be easier to find at your regular supermarket. This ... Read More »
Almond French Toast
The rich almond flavor in this French toast gives it just the perfect touch! I make it with a wholegrain bread (click here for the one I like best) that is high in fiber, low in salt, low in sugar, and has no partially hydrogenated oils (even has lentils, and you know how I feel about those!). This recipe is just enough for 2 slices, and I mean it, the bread will soak it ... Read More »
