Are you watching your diet and have no idea what to eat for breakfast besides toast or cereal? Are transitioning to the Paleo diet plan? No fear. Paleo has loads of fantastic healthy delicious recipes. that the whole family will enjoy, without sugary boxed cerials and bread.
To get started we put togeather a small list of recipes that you can make for breakfast that will help you lose weight while gaining more energy from eating a well-balanced breakfast to start your day.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Enjoy these recipes!
Versatile Egg Muffin
This is a perfect recipe that can be made in 30 minutes or less depending on your cooking time or made in advance. These egg muffins can be saved in the refrigerator for up to three days and eaten warm or cold. Use a verity of ingredients to come up with different flavors and textures that are sure to please.Total Time 35 Minutes /Prep Time 10 Minutes /Cook Time 25 Minutes/ Serves 12
This recipe is versatile that you can put anything in these egg muffins that you enjoy. If you have leftover chicken, beef or vegetables you can add that to the mix.
Ingredients
½ pound of meat of your choice
Optional ingredientsAdded leftover cook vegetables can totally change the taste of this recipe while adding fiber and nutrients to these delicious egg muffins
Coconut oil or butter to grease the muffin tins or use non- stick silicone muffin tins.
Instructions
Bake for 20-25 minutes until done. Check doneness by inserting a knife or fork in the center of the muffin. When the fork or knife comes out clean the muffin is done.
1/3 cup of egg mixture should be spooned into a regular sized muffin tin and yield 12 servings Enjoy!
Granola With Blueberries
Store bought granola has way too much sugar and questionable ingredients. If you love to eat healthy granola you will have to try this recipe and make your own.
Add this to your yogurt or eat in plain. Use a variation of ingredients to make different flavors for your own personal taste. Eat for breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
½ cup coconut oil
1.5 cups almond flour
¼ cup raw honey
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon spoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened dried coconut or other dried fruit of your choice ( raisins, chopped figs, chopped dried pairs, chopped dried prunes, dried chopped apples, died chopped pineapple)
Totally customize your granola with the dried fruits you enjoy the most. 1 cup is recommended for this recipe.
1 cup of mixed nuts of your choice (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts,)
1 cup mixed seeds of your choice (pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds)
Note: Some grocery stores sell nut and seed in bulk and are more affordable when purchased.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix the first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl
(Leave out the dried fruit at this stage)
Spread the mixture evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a 275-degree Fahrenheit oven mixing half way through
After the mixture has baked let cool and ten add your dried fruit of choice. Your homemade granola is ready to eat. Perfect for breakfast or snacks anytime.
Protein Pumpkin Pancakes with Sugar-free Maple Syrup & Sprinkled with Blueberries
Total Prep Time 10 minutes/ Serves 2 Cooks in 10 minutes
Start your day off with healthy protein pumpkin pancakes. Perfect for breakfast or snack
Ingredients
2 pastured eggs
¼ cup coconut flour
¾ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ pure pumpkin puree (if you use pumpkin pie filling leave out the spices below)
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon apple sider vinegar
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
¼ cup almond milk (add to the batter as need for desired consistency)
Instructions
In one bowl Whisk together all the dried ingredients
In one bowl mix all the wet ingredients together
Slowly combine all the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients mix well-adding almond milk as needed.
Heat a cast iron pan on medium heat and add coconut oil, tallow or butter to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
When the pan is hot, spoon in the batter and swirl until the pancake is 1/3 inch thick.
When the sides of the pancake start to brown it’s time to flip the pancake and cook the other side.
(These pancakes will not bubble like the traditional pancakes)
Stack your pancakes and serve with sugar-free maple syrup, honey, pure maple syrup, rice syrup, sprinkle fresh blueberries or strawberries or sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. Enjoy!
Looking for an easy nutritious breakfast recipe packed full of protein and flavor? Check out this salmon and eggs Benedict recipe
Prep Time 30 Minutes/ Serves 2
Salmon and Egg Benedict
Ingredients
4 to 6 oz. frozen or fresh boneless salmon fillet
Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instruction
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a small baking dish with parchment paper
Place the salmon in the baking dish and place in a 375-degree oven for 25 -30 minutes to bake
Eggs Benedict
Instructions
On top of the stove place a small frying pan
Fill the frying pan with 1 inch of water
Add 2 teaspoons of vinegar (this will help keep the egg together in the cooking process and add flavor)
Bring the water to a low simmer
Add two eggs to the water in the center of the pan (do not stir) the eggs should be slightly submerged in the water for cooking.
Cook the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes.
Gently flip the eggs without breaking them and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until done.
When the eggs have completely finished cooking removes the eggs from the water and place the eggs on a clean paper towel.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sauce
Ingredients
While the salmon and eggs are cooking start the sauce in another pan
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
1 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch of salt
Instructions for the sauce
Fill one pan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil
Make a double broiler by placing a glass or aluminum bowl on top of the pan allowing the bowl to heat up without touching the water.
Add the 1 tablespoon of butter to the bowl and melt
Add the remaining ingredients to the melted butter and whisk until done. You can tell when the sauce is finished cooking by inserting a wooden spoon in the sauce and wiping you finger on back of the spoon. If the sauce stays in place it should be done. This mixture should thicken without scrambling the egg.
Assembly
Place your cooked salmon on a dish
Place your eggs on top of the salmon
Drizzle the eggs with the sauce. Season to taste.
Add Avocado slices (Optional)
This is a terrific breakfast for any time of the week.
Easy Baked Avocado and Egg
This is a delicious recipe and very simple to make.
Total Time 23 Minutes /Prep Time 5 Minutes / Cook Time 18 Minutes / Serves 2
Ingredients
1 Organic Avocado cut in half with the pit removed
2 Eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Flip the avocado flesh side down and cut a slice off the skin so the avocado will stay in place on a small pan when cooking.
Flip the avocado flesh side up and pit removed and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
Crack one egg into the center of the avocado
If you prefer you can scramble 2 eggs and add that to the center of the avocado Both versions are delicious.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Bake in a 450-degree oven for 18 -20 minutes until the egg is set.
Eat with a spoon Enjoy!
Bacon Pepper and Spinach Frittata
This is one meal that is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Add your own twist to this classic recipe by adding your favorite ingredients for different flavors.
This dish only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is packed full of protein. The perfect start for your day.
Make the frittata in advance and heat it right before serving. This recipe makes 8 servings great for a dinner party or to save for a whole week of breakfast.Ingredients8 large whole eggs4 egg whites1 cup Almond milk or other nut milk¼ cup diced onion½ cup grape tomato diced2 cups spinach6 stripes of lean nitrate free bacon cooked and drained and crumbledInstructionsPreheat the oven 400 degree FahrenheitCook the bacon in a cast iron pan on medium to high heat until the bacon is cooked through. Place the bacon on a clean paper towel to drain.
Crumble the bacon once cooled into small pieces and set aside. Put the pan off to the side for now.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites and almond or nut milk (Set aside)
After the pan cooled discard the bacon grease. Warm the pan on medium heat and add your onions, peppers to sauté until tender 2 to 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and spinach and cook for 2 more minutes. The spinach should just start to wilt.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes. The eggs should just start to set. Take your spatula around the edge of your pan to lightly loosen the mixture from the side of the pan.
Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the eggs are set and completely cooked through.
Cut and serve.
If you want to make a good impression you can use a 3 inch round shape cookie cutter or the ring of a tuna can with both sides of the top cut off.
Use the ring and cut individual round shapes of the frittata for a unique meal presentation. Serve with a side salad. Guests will love this classic healthy recipe.
This dish only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is packed full of protein. The perfect start for your day.
Make the frittata in advance and heat it right before serving. This recipe makes 8 servings great for a dinner party or to save for a whole week of breakfast.Ingredients8 large whole eggs4 egg whites1 cup Almond milk or other nut milk¼ cup diced onion½ cup grape tomato diced2 cups spinach6 stripes of lean nitrate free bacon cooked and drained and crumbledInstructionsPreheat the oven 400 degree FahrenheitCook the bacon in a cast iron pan on medium to high heat until the bacon is cooked through. Place the bacon on a clean paper towel to drain.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites and almond or nut milk (Set aside)
Add tomatoes and spinach and cook for 2 more minutes. The spinach should just start to wilt.
Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the eggs are set and completely cooked through.
Delicious Sausage and Butternut Squash Breakfast
This is a quick and easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Packed with wholesome ingredients and high in fiber and protein to kick start your day.
This will also make a great side dish or used as a dinner entrée.
Total Time 15 Minutes/ Prep Time 5 Minutes/ Cook Time 3 Minutes/ Serves 3
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 pound sliced chicken sausage (you can also use pork sausage)
1 apple diced
3 Cups butternut squash diced
1 dash Garlic powder to taste
1 dash Cinnamon to taste
1 pinch of nutmeg to taste
Use the seasonings that you enjoy and season to taste this recipe as you cook. Add small amounts of seasoning until you reach the desired result.
Instructions
Add the oil to the frying pan and use medium heat
Sauté the sausage on medium heat in one pan to cook through
Add the apples and squash and sauté until tender 5 to 8 minutes or until done
Add the season to taste
Serve
The sweetness of the apples and the unique blend of spices will make this dish a family favorite.
Resources
Almond meal, almond flour or ground almonds is made from sweet ground almonds. Almond flour is usually made from blanched almonds, whereas almond meal can be made from both whole or blanched almonds.
Make your own almond meal or almond flour. Place any quantity of blanched almonds in a food processor and process until the almonds reach a sandy consistency. Store the flour in a air tight plastic bag or container and place it in the freezer until you are ready to use it.
Note: Do not over process the almonds for too long. The almonds will turn into almond butter.
Almond flour is also avail be online at Amazon.
Making almond flour from scratch is the most affordable however ordering online is very convenient.
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