Category: Breakfast

Energy Balls

3/29/2020

1 CUP OF DATES
1 CUP OF RAW ALMONDS
½ CUP OF SHREDDED COCONUT
1 TO 2 TBSP OF COCOA POWDER
1 TSP OF VANILLA

Place ingredients in a food processor until all ingredients are mixed well together. Form in to small balls and roll in to shredded coconut, ground nuts or dip in to chocolate. Place on parchment lined cookie and sheet and put in fridge for a few hours to set. Makes 24 balls

I have started soaking the dates in 1/4 cup of filtered water for about ½ before using and when you are ready to pour the dates in to the mixture, pour the water with it. It makes for much easier mixing and the energy balls have more moisture

I use and like carob powder over cocoa powder but it is just a personal preference and I tend save it for last and mix it in by hand just before forming the balls

To make the balls even in size, I use rounded teaspoon and tablespoon measurers and a pointed utensil to remove from spoon.

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Muffin Pan Frittatas

3/29/2020

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Recipe By:OMARILYN
"What an easy way to make eggs for a group."

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus, broccoli or mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 grape tomatoes halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil 12 muffin cups
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus, green bell pepper, and onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Mix cooked vegetables and Cheddar cheese into egg mixture. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each muffin cup. Top with halved grape tomatoes
Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are set in the middle and lightly browned, about 20 minutes

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Spinach & Gruyère Quiche

3/29/2020

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By Jennifer Segal
Servings: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie crust
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
4 large eggs
1-1/4 cups heavy cream
Pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated Gruyère
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung free of water

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove pie crust from freezer and thaw until just soft enough to easily prick with a fork, about 10 minutes. Prick bottom and sides all over with a fork. Bake on center rack until fully cooked and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes. (Keep an eye on it...if it puffs up while cooking, gently prick it with a fork so it will deflate.) Don't worry if the crust cracks while baking; see note below on how to fix it before proceeding. Set aside and turn oven down to 325°F.
Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-low heat. Cook shallots until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and cayenne pepper.
Place cooked pie shell on a baking sheet (this makes it easy to move in and out of oven). Spread shallots over bottom of cooked crust, then sprinkle grated Gruyere over top. Scatter spinach evenly over cheese (breaking up clumps as best you can), then pour egg mixture over top.
Bake at 325°F degrees for 50-55 minutes until custard is set and top is lightly golden. Serve hot or warm.
Note: I usually defrost the frozen spinach quickly by placing it in a fine mesh strainer and running hot water over it. I then gather the spinach into a ball and squeeze it dry. It takes a few minutes of squeezing and re-squeezing to get all the water out. Be patient...you need the spinach completely dry, otherwise your quiche will be watery.
Note: Don't panic if your crust cracks -- you can easily fix it. Make a smooth paste by mixing 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 teaspoons of water. Use your fingers to patch up and fill any cracks, then place the crust back in the oven for a minute or so to set. It should be good as new.
Make ahead: This quiche can be made up to a day ahead of time and refrigerated. To reheat: Cover the quiche with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until hot in the center.
Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked quiche can be frozen for up to 3 months. Remove the quiche from the freezer about 24 hours prior to eating and reheat it, covered with foil, in a 300°F oven until hot in the center.

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Mini Frittatas

3/3/2020

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from April Anderson
Just Another Natural Nut

This is a very simple on-the-go meal to create, good to eat hot or cold and the beauty of it is you can create large batches to freeze.

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Now lets add on

1 1/2 cups of fresh veggies (a mixture of any of these will do or just one...doesn't matter. Spinach, onions, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and tomatoes. This is a great way to use up ready to scrap veggies in your fridge
1 cup of shredded cheese of choice or not. If you choose not to use cheese then add 1 more cup of veggies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil 12 muffin cups. If you prefer not to have to deal with the mess of cleaning the tins after (they do get messy, use parchment paper muffin cups. I haven't used silicone yet so I can't say that it will be mess free)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir your veggies in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. If you are using spinach add that near the end as it only needs a few minutes to wilt. Don't cook the tomatoes, just add them cold to the egg mixture
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Mix cooked vegetables and cheese into egg mixture. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each muffin cup. Top with halved grape tomatoes
Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are set in the middle and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. You will know they are ready by gently pushing on the top with your finger. it will feel spongy. Let sit for a few minutes.
If you are going to freeze, prepare in containers, set in fridge first and then place in freezer

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