Tag: breakfast

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash

Posted on January 15, 2022 by - Health Blog

Looking to switch things up at breakfast/brunch time? Then, check out this yummy Vegetarian Breakfast recipe for Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. It was super easy to makeThanks Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveandLemons for providing this awesome healthy recipe. 

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash 

SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces (1½ cups)
  • 1½ cups chopped broccolini or broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or sage
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 kale leaves, stemmed and chopped
  • 3 to 4 fried eggs
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A few pinches smoked paprika (optional)
  • Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish (optional)

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Posted on December 6, 2021 by - Health Blog

My New Favorite!

Finding time to prepare a healthy meal, especially when you’re on the go in the morning, can be challenging. Instead of spending the extra cash and waiting in line at your local coffee shop, opt for something healthier like this new vegan friendly Creamy Avocado Smoothie recipe (Thanks toJeanine Donofrio over at @LoveandLemons for providing). It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. It was super easy to make we only needed a few things,  it took only 5 minutes to make, and the best part about it is that it packs a powerful healthy punch.  

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup cubed frozen pineapple
  • 2 cups packed fresh spinach, or 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk, canned or from a carton
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon zest
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 8 ice cubes
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder*, optional (need a recommendation, ask us!)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Posted on November 1, 2021 by - Health Blog

Check out this yummy vegan friendly strawberry banana smoothie recipe by Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveAndLemons for providing. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. Nice thing is that we only needed a handful of things needed to prepare it! This refreshing strawberry banana smoothie recipe comes together in seconds in the blender. Perfect for hot summer afternoons or as a healthy breakfast.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

PREP TIME: 5 mins. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 cup almond milk, or oat milk 
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups ice
  • Handful of mint or basil, optional

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash

Posted on April 24, 2021 by - Health Blog

You may have noticed a recent trend with my recipe posts… lots of breakfast recipes. It’s because I LOVE breakfast and brunch food! When I still lived downtown Chicago, “brunching” was a weekly occurrence pretty much every weekend. Friends, family, coworkers, and I hit up all kinds of place around town. We’d usually not only get the wristband that allowed us open all to the entire buffet spread, but we tended to purchase the bottomless mimosas too… after awhile it gets pricey. Plus, now I have a toddler. Now, instead of going out for brunch or breakfast every weekend, I  experiment with different recipes at home. Not only has this cut costs, but it also has been much friendlier on my waistline. 

A New Vegetarian Recipe For You

Check out this yummy vegetarian Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash recipe provided by Jeanine Donofrio. It tastes so yummy, is easy to make, and will fit in nicely with your healthy eating lifestyle! 

SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces (1½ cups)
  • 1½ cups chopped broccolini or broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or sage
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 kale leaves, stemmed and chopped
  • 3 to 4 fried eggs
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A few pinches smoked paprika (optional)
  • Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish (optional)

Italian Breakfast Panzanella

Posted on March 17, 2021 by - Health Blog

An Italian Inspired Delight 

I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that healthy and easy to make,  but I also find variety to be important. Usually I explore all types of cuisine to find what I’m looking for: American, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. Because I was raised in an Italian household, I often find myself gravitating towards Italian food, but I’ve been very conscious about expanding my horizons because I want my daughter to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines; however, this Italian girl just couldn’t resist this recipe for Italian Breakfast Panzanella. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Servings: 4-6  / Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or sherry vinegar, more as desired
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
  • 10 small or 5 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 4 to 5 cups cubed crusty bread
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup roster chickpeas (optional)
  • 1 to 2 fried eggs per person
  • sliced fresh basil