Breakfast
Gluten Free Zucchini Snacky Cakes
On 28, Feb 2012 | No Comments | In Breakfast | By improvinista
These little flavor morsels are dairy free, gluten free, and can be eaten on the Detox Diet I have listed on our blog. They are easy to make in bulk and can be stored away for a quick and easy breakfast on the go.
“Green” Apple Juice
On 25, Feb 2012 | No Comments | In Breakfast, Smoothies & Juices | By improvinista
In a juicer, add:
6 Fuji apples
1 bunch of spinach
1″ of ginger root
3 carrots
1 orange
Gluten Free Almond-Banana Pancakes with Strawberry Drizzle
On 17, Feb 2012 | One Comment | In Breakfast | By improvinista
Some nights call for breakfast for dinner. Now, if you’re gluten intolerant like me, this simple idea can seem down right impossible. I was able to make this dinner a success by going through my pantry, checking what ingredients I had on hand, and doing a simple google search. I had to improvise with what I found online, and luckily this meal passed the test. Bread loving boyfriend approved.
Here’s what you need:
Almond flour (try buying this in bulk and then storing in an air tight container)
Brown rice flour (also buy this in bulk) Milk (I used coconut milk)
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Salt
Eggs
Baking powder
Overripe banana
Strawberries
Step 1:
In a bowl combine wet ingredients and mix:
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 overripe banana
Step 2:
In a bowl combine dry ingredients:
3/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cup brown rice flour
1 tsp cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 tsp baking powder
Step 3: Mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
Step 4: Make sauce by heating up 8-10 large strawberries and then purée in a food processor, blender or hand held purée thingy.
Step 5: Heat up a skillet and some coconut oil over medium heat. Place 1/4 cup of batter on skillet, cook until it bubbles and then flip and cook until golden brown.
Step 6: Drizzle sauce over pancakes. Serve up with some fresh squeezed juice! I had a few oranges and some grapefruit on hand to pair with these delicious pancakes.
Super Green Smoothie
On 14, Feb 2012 | No Comments | In Smoothies & Juices | By improvinista
You could say green smoothies are a bit of oddity to the layman. I admit, I was a bit concerned what my carnivorous boyfriend was going to think of my concoctions when he figured out what I had in mind. Fortunately, the first tester drink was met with a huge sigh of relief, he loved it! To start the day off on a positive note, we like to treat ourselves to home-made breakfast with a new smoothie variation daily. Trust me, it’s worth it — and it will boost your mood.
In a juicer combine:
Kale (one bunch)
3 Celery Stalks
1/4 Lemon
2 Jazz Apples
2 oranges
Shot of pure cranberry juice
Try throwing ice into the bucket that collects your juice for a chilled drink.
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