Friday, March 25, 2016

Coconut Quinoa - Yes its for Breakfast to!





When I first heard the word QUINOA I was a little skeptical -- all these new superfoods coming at us!! But I will tell you that I was pleasantly surprised !! 

I am typically an oatmeal girl but this is a nice change as a breakfast option! 

Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate that is full of fiber and is Cholesterol Free.

Oh my did I say Carb/Carbohydrate? Its really not a bad word if you eat the right kind.. There are good ones and bad ones and QUINOA happens to be a really good one!  Carbs are key to any heart-healthy diet. When choosing foods that contain carbohydrates, it is important to go with those that contain complex carbohydrates like whole grains which include quinoa, brown rice, barley and couscous, buckwheat, oats and oat-based products, beans, lentils vegetables, fruits etc.

A little fiber never hurt anyone - actually its great for your digestive health! It helps fight constipation and no one wants to deal with that, it can help control diverticulitis, it keeps you full longer, and can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.  So add some fiber to your diet folks !! 

Now that I told you all about it - how the heck do you make it?? 

Check out some Serving tips! 

  • Top it with Fruit and Nuts
  • Add some almond milk and almond butter
  • Combine with Milk, egg whites, flax seed, mixed berries, applesauce and bake




Sunday, March 6, 2016

Fruity Egg Muffins - Only 3 Ingredients!

I saw a video on these and it sparked my interest.... So yes I had to give them a try!!
I love that they are gluten free and they are a little kick if protein and fruit !! These are perfect little bite sized bundles of goodness. Great to make in advance and have to take on the go!

I made the initial batch with the raspberries and liked them so much that I whipped up some more with blueberries and strawberries!





Makes 12 Mini Muffins

Ingredients:
  • 2 Bananas (ripe)
  • 4 Eggs 
  • Fruit (Raspberries, Blueberries or Strawberries) 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray
3. Place some fruit on the bottom of the muffin pan
4. In a food processor add 4 eggs and 2 bananas - BLEND
5. Add the egg mixture to cover the fruit
6. Bake for 12 - 14 minutes



Watch the video to see how quick and easy these are to make!! 







Source: Mind Over Munch