Tired of eggs for breakfast? Here are Dr. Joey Shulman’s five healthy alternatives that will help keep the weight in check.
1. OVERNIGHT OATS
Ingredients:
Version 1: Pomegranate and cacao nibs
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
1 tbsp. cacao nibs or coarsely-chopped dark chocolate
OR
Version 2: Raspberry vanilla hemp hearts
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raspberries
2 tsp hemp hearts
Method:
1. Stir ingredients together in container. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Stir once in morning prior to serving, and add additional milk if desired. Enjoy!
2. SPROUTED-GRAIN SPELT MUFFINS
Ingredients:
2 cups sprouted-grain spelt flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup finely-ground flax seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
2. In two separate bowls, separately mix dry and wet ingredients.
3. Mix together wet and dry ingredients.
4. Spoon mixture into non-stick muffin tins sprayed with oil.
5. Pop in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!
3. GRAIN-FREE ALMOND MUFFINS
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas
3 cups almond flour
3 eggs
4 tbsp melted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, mash bananas really well with a fork.
3.Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix well.
4.Grease muffin tins with some butter or coconut oil (even if non-stick, trust me!)
5.Fill muffin tins to 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the top has set and they’re slightly golden brown.
7. Allow to cool and serve.
4. THREE-INGREDIENT PANCAKE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup slow-cooking oats
2 eggs
Method:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Add to a small pan and cook on medium heat until cooked through, flipping halfway.
3. Top with 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt and sliced strawberries if desired. Enjoy warm!
5. CHOCOLATE COCONUT MILK AND BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 handful ice
1 tsp cacao nibs
Method:
1. Blend all ingredients except cacao nibs on high. Top with nibs, and Enjoy!