breakfast

Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes

Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast items to make and I have been enjoying whipping up various creations over the past few weekends. Since it is important to have a balanced breakfast with protein and complex carbohydrates, I tried adding protein powder into my most recent pancake recipe and this turned out delicious!In addition to protein and carbohydrates, I like to incorporate healthy fats, such as coconut oil, into my breakfast for added nutrition and energy. To reap the natural health benefits of coconut oil, it’s important to remember to choose an unrefined coconut oil.Since I have Celiac Disease, […]

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Gluten-Free Protein French Toast

Breakfast is one of my favorite meals to make, especially on the weekends when I have time to put into a dish. French toast has always been a go-to recipe and today I decided to go a different route with ingredients. A few changes that I made to the traditional French toast was using coconut oil on the pan instead of butter, almond milk in replacement of regular milk, a protein egg white with flavoring for added sweetness, and gluten-free bread.I love using coconut oil in any of my breakfast dishes for the added healthy fat benefits and with being […]

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Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Oats

It’s officially almost the weekend, well, at least halfway through! On both Saturday and Sunday, I take the time to make a homemade hearty breakfast for my husband and I, giving us both time to catch up and enjoy each others company. I try to make healthier options for us and get creative in the process, which has actually become fun for me!Using fresh ingredients, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and proteins are definitely a staple in creating dishes and I’m a huge advocate of incorporating coconut oil into my breakfast items.Coconut oil is a healthy fat that contains medium chain […]

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