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55 Healthy College Breakfast Recipes

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When college starts, everyday is a busy day and getting in a nutritious breakfast becomes more and more rare with busy schedules and lack of sleep. Since a healthy breakfast is really important, especially for busy college days, here are 55 easy, healthy college breakfast recipes that can be made in a college dorm room from awesome bloggers!

1. Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

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2. Banana Coconut Chia Pudding Parfait from Hummusapien

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 3. Mocha Cookie Protein Smoothie from Pancake Warriors

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 4. German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

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 5. Coconut Vanilla and Almond Butter Smoothie from With Salt and Wit

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6. Banana Bread Mug Cake from Running with Spoons 

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7. Single-Serving Breakfast Bread Pudding from Imma Eat That

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 8. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Milkshake from Athletic Avocado

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 9. Carrot Cake Quinoa Flakes from Strength and Sunshine

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10. Microwave Peanut Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Chips from Food Faith Fitness

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11. Maple French Toast Overnight Oats from Fitfoodie Finds

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12. Microwave Hot Cross Bun from The Big Man’s World

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 13. PB Coconut Trail Mix Bites from Cotter Crunch

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 14. Decadent Cocao Smoothie from GiGi Eats Celebrities 

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 15. Chocolate Buckwheat Mug Cake from Strength and Sunshine

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 16. Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats from Nutrition Starring You

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 17. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread English Muffin from Athletic Avocado

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18. Basic Protein Shake with Variations from Little Chef Big Appetite

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 19. Coconut Breakfast Rice Pudding from Athletic Avocado

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20. No Bake Superfood Breakfast Cookies from The Almond Eater

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21. French Toast in a Bowl from Briana Thomas

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 22. Egg White Omelette in a Mug from Tone and Tighten

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 23. Microwave Zucchini Bread from Athletic Avocado

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24. Microwave Blueberry Banana Oat Cakes from Averie Cooks

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 25. Microwave Cinnamon Maple Breakfast Quinoa from Lauren’s Latest

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 26. Clean Eating Dorm Room Pancakes from The Gracious Pantry

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 27. Strawberry Mint Chip Smoothie from Love Me Feed Me

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28. Cinnamon Roll Microwave Mug Cake from Kim’s Cravings

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29. Microwave Carrot Cake English Muffin from Athletic Avocado

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 30. Blueberry-Vanilla Chia Pudding from Fit Foodie Mama

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 31. Almond Joy Overnight Oats from Fit Livin Blog

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32. Banana Blueberry Breakfast Parfait from Almost Getting It Together

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 33. Paleo Cinnamon Crunch Cereal from Dextoinista

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 34. Paleo Banana Nut Porridge from Against All Grain

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35. Breakfast Cookie Dough from Chocolate Covered Katie

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 36. Vegan Blackberry Cream Parfait from Athletic Avocado

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 37. Strawberry Microwave Breakfast Bowl from Bran Appetit

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 38. Peach Cobble Smoothie from The Lean Green Bean

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39. 60 Second Chocolate Chip Muffin from The Diva Dish

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 40. Cherry Cocao Almond Butter Protein Shake from Fit Mitten Kitchen

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41. Birthday Cake Protein Shake from Kelley and Cricket

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42.  Apricot-Baklava Oatmeal from Athletic Avocado

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 43. Peanut Butter Jelly Date Smoothie from Minimalist Baker

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 44. Raspberry Cherry Coconut Smoothie Bowl from In It 4 The Long Run

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 45. Almond Joy Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie from Running with Spoons

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 46. Blueberry Pie overnight Oats from Uproot from Oregon

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 47. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip from Fresh Fit n’ Healthy

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48. Chocolate Cherry English Muffin from Athletic Avocado

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49. Bircher Muesli from Kumquat Blog

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50. Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal with Almonds and Dark Chocolate from Avocado A Day

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51. Superfood Peanut Butter Bites from Healthy Helper

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52. Mixed Berry Yogurt Smoothie from Nutrilicious

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 53. Strawberry Avocado Toast from Hummusapien

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 54. Pineapple English Muffin from Athletic Avocado

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55. Healthy One Minute Vanilla Cake from The Big Man’s World

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EASY Paleo Mexican Breakfast Hash {8 Ingredients!}

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Take your breakfast to the next level with this satisfying Paleo Mexican Breakfast Hash! It’s high in protein and tastes like a fiesta!

Guess what guys?  I’ve been living in denial the past 15 years of my life.  Why you ask?  Because before a few months ago, I would never touch red meat because I thought it was bad for me (so I always opted for poultry instead).

But chicken and turkey never satisfied my need for meat quite like lean beef does (and hence why I created this Paleo Mexican Breakfast Hash in the first place).

I was believing the lies about the risks of eating red meat that were all over the media.  I guess you could say that I’m equivalent to an adult who still believes in the tooth fairy (yup,I’m that gullible sometimes).

In fact, not only does lean beef flavorful, it easily fits into a healthy diet!  With 25 grams of protein and 10 essential nutrients in a 3 oz. serving, lean beef satisfies your hunger while doing your body good!  

Significant research even shows that some people can lose or maintain a healthy weight, support healthy metabolism when they consume high-quality protein within their specific caloric goals.

Lean beef is like building a brick house.  You need high-quality materials like bricks to build a strong foundation so your house can last through anything.

 Consuming high-quality protein is necessary to replenish your body so you can be strong and healthy for life!

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Now we all know that lean ground beef can be used for nearly any dinner recipe; burgers, meatballs tacos etc.  But what about breakfast?  

Why not start off your day on the right foot by giving your body the protein and essential nutrients it needs? And when your breakfast is delicious, easy to make, healthy and tastes like a fiesta in your mouth, why even question it?

Mexican Breakfast Hash

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 large baked sweet potato cubed
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 1/2 avocado finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • sour cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Add ground beef and onions. Break up ground beef using a spatula.
  • Once beef is slightly browned add in sweet potato.
  • In a small bowl, combine beaten eggs with cumin, cilantro and slat and pepper.
  • Add eggs to skillet, flipping mixture with spatula until eggs are dispursed evenly.
  • Add in tomato and avocado and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and more fresh cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

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“I received beef product mentioned in this post at no cost. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Gluten-free Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

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Have you guys ever been willing to change something small in your life that would make the world a little greener?  For this post I’m teaming up with Stonyfield and Target for the Made to Matter Campaign in which they commit to making their products better for the environment.

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“Having our roots in environmental and organic activism is one of the reasons why we’re so excited to be a part of the Target Made to Matter program.

Our organic yogurt, along with products from 30 other innovative wellness brands provide better choices for consumers who want to make an impact on the planet’s health and the health of their families. Target’s Made to Matter collection in 2014 proved successful in joining together respected brands to make a strong statement that consumers can make a difference in the world – starting with their purchases.

We couldn’t be happier to help drive awareness and accessibility of better food and wellness choices and we’re excited to become part of such a powerful movement for good”.

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Stonyfield is happy to announce they are launching a new exclusive-to Target line of organic yogurt that will be available in august!

Not only is Stonyfield apart of this campaign, but popular brands from Annie’s to Zarbees have started to produce products that are organic, non-toxic, non-GMO, fair-trade and more!

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This got me so excited and motivated to make a greener change in my own life!  my family and I have committed to buying ingredients that do not contain any GMOs!

 This means we need to check the ingredient list before buying any product!  Luckily, Target’s Made to Matter Campaign includes a whole line of products for everyone!

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A big thanks to all these Made to Matter products for sending me free samples and coupons! You guys ROCK!

For this particular recipe, I wanted to showcase the some of the Made to Matter products that are near and dear to my heart!  I used Stonyfield plan yogurt, Simply balanced Dried Blueberries, and Simply Balanced Blueberry Sparkling Water!

You might be confused at why I added flavored sparkling water to pancakes, but believe it or not, it helps to create an unbelievable fluffy texture!

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Fluffy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Bethany 
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6 pancakes
Gluten-free, healthy, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
    • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
    • 1/2 cup Stonyfield plan yogurt*
    • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
    • 1/2 cup Simply Balanced Blueberry Sparkling Water
    • 1 egg, beaten**
  • 1/4 cup Simply Balanced Dried Blueberries
Instructions
    1. Mix together yogurt and baking soda in a bowl, let sit for 5 minutes.
    1. Combine all ingredients together until fully combined.
  1. Spray cooking spray on a skillet at medium heat and spoon on mixture into pancakes. Flip over once it starts to bubble. Repeat with remaining pancakes
 * Use coconut milk yogurt if vegan
** Use flax egg if vegan

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” This post is sponsored by Stonyfield, but all texts and opinions are my own”

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Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

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A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

I’ve always been obsessed with  sweet and salty combinations.  I always got kettle corn at theme parks, had a handful of sweet and salty trail mix when I needed a snack and my mom always packed me sweet and salty granola bars for lunch in school.

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

It’s actually funny because I hate foods that are too sweet and I usually never like adding salt to my food, but when paired together, the sweet and salty flavors are perfect.

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

When Blue Diamonds sent me samples of their almonds, I quickly remembered the sweet and salty combo that I love so dearly.  I usually use unsalted nuts when making a recipe but I decided to change it up by using these almonds.

 The sweetness of the dried blueberries is the perfect match for the saltiness of the almonds.  Needless to say, this Sweet and Salty Blueberry Almond Granola is a winner, and its the perfect way I flavor my adventure!

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

This granola is my favorite summer breakfast!  You can  bag it up and eat it on the go, at the beach, with ice cold milk or yogurt, or even on top of ice cream!

Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Blue Diamonds Roasted Salted or Lightly Salted Almonds divided
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries
  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips vegan if needed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a food processor add 1/2 cup almonds and process into an almond flour/meal (be careful not to process too long, or it will turn into a butter).
  • Finely chop the remaining 1/2 cup almonds.
  • In a large bowl combine almond flour, chopped almonds, oat flour, oats, blueberries, flaxseeds, chocolate chips and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredient mixture. Mix well, making sure all ingredients are completely combined.
  • Spread granola out on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes than take out of oven and flip with a spatula. Bake for another 10 minutes.

 A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

  I love taking Blue Diamond Roasted Salted and Lightly Salted Almonds anywhere I go!  Whether it be on a long bike ride by the bay, a long walk on a breezy summer day, or even a nice hot day at the beach!

 Its the perfect way to refuel when your low on energy!  It satisfies your salty cravings without being unhealthy!  Now tell me.  how to you flavor your adventure?

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“This “Flavor Your Adventure” post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. For more snack ideas to “Flavor Your Adventure” this summer,visit Blue Diamond Almonds on Facebook (http://facebook.com/bluediamond)/”


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Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza {Paleo + Vegan-friendly}

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Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza!  It’s low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

Who doesn’t love a big chunk of moist zucchini bread for breakfast?  I have always loved zucchini bread and I think its 100 times better than any other quick bread out there!  When my mom made it when I was younger, I thought the green “specks” in it were green sprinkles!

 I could never imagine having a vegetable hiding in a sweet breakfast bread!  If my mom told me there was a veggie in it, I’d probably flip out and tell her I actually hate it (thats how I was when I was younger).

Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

Funny story, my brother was the same way about his veggies.  He absolutely hated carrots but loved carrot cake until my mom told him what was in it.  He then said that he didn’t like it anymore (like brother like sister).  Thankfully we both grew out of that phase and now I love sneaking in veggies in my recipes!

Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

I had this idea for a sweet breakfast pizza topped with fruit and yogurt, but I really wanted to do something more “cool” with the idea.  I incorporated zucchini into the sweet crust and it tastes exactly like zucchini bread only in a different form!

 With the sweet toppings, this pizza is the perfect alternative to your morning slice of quick bread!

Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza

The classic quick bread is transformed into a pizza crust and topped with fresh fruit and whatever toppings you desire!  You won’t believe this breakfast is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan friendly!

Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. coconut flour
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 egg beaten (or flax egg for a vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Toppings*
  • 1/4 cup greek or coconut yogurt
  • fruit I used sliced strawberries, grapes and bananas
  • orange zest optional
  • drizzle of maple syrup optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine coconut flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients (excluding toppings) and mix well to combine.
  • Spread mixture into a pizza crust on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until done. Let cool and spread on yogurt and top with fruit.
  • Enjoy!
  • *feel free to top it off with whatever your little heart desires!

Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

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Take your breakfast to the next level with this healthy Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pizza! It's low-carb, paleo and vegan friendly!

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Fluffy Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

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You can try to disagree with me, but we all know breakfast food is the best food.  If I could I’d probably eat breakfast for every meal, and I may or may not have done that before (guilty as charged).  To me, out of all the breakfast food/ingredients in the whole wide world, oats are definitely the best.  

There is so much variety of flavors and variations that you can make with oats!  It doesn’t always have to be just in oatmeal form, it can be help fluff up pancakes with fiber, be the main ingredient in granola, or create an added texture in smoothies.

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The one product that contains oats and is super new to me is Muesli.  I’ve never heard it until Nature Valley kindly sent me two of their new products:  Toasted Oats Muesli Originial and Toasted Oats Muesli Blueberry.  If you were like me a few days ago, your probably questioning to yourself what the heck it is.

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To me, muesli is like a mix between unclustered granola and toasted oats.  It can be served cold like cereal, or it can be mixed with water or milk and cooked in the microwave or stove like oatmeal!  So basically, its the best of both worlds!

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Its a great whole grain breakfast that contains a delicious blend of whole rolled, oven-toasted oats, fruits, nuts and seeds lightly sweetened to perfection!  Think of it as nature’s essentials- just a few simple ingredients mixed into a delightful texture!  Its great tasting while fueling your body for the day ahead of you!  There are 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of fiber per half cup serving!

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Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli is a great addition to pancakes!  It lends a crunchy, sweet texture so you don’t need any sugar!  It also adds extra fiber and protein to keep you full until lunch!

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 Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

Makes 4-5 Pancakes

  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • 2 egg whites (or a flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli
  • 2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
  • sliced strawberries (optional)
  1. Combine first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until until fully combined.
  2. Place mixture into a bowl and mix in muesli and coconut.
  3. Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium low-heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Add a sliced strawberries on top. Cook until bubbles appear on top. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more cooking spray and remaining batter.
  4. Top with pureed strawberries (instead of maple syrup), more shredded coconut and Muesli!

adapted from this recipe

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Healthy Easy Granola Recipes Roundup!

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There is nothing better than granola, especially if it’s made with wholesome ingredients and tastes delicious! All of these recipes below are healthy easy granola recipes that you have to make from some of our favorite bloggers! Enjoy 🙂

Triple Chocolate Granola from Athletic Avocado

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Healthy Coco-NUT-ty Granola from In It 4 The Long Run

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Coconut Maple Granola from The Foodie Physician

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Double Chocolate Granola from The Lean Green Bean

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Photo from theleangreenbean.com

Chocolate Cherry Chex Granola from Athletic Avocado

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Blueberry Vanilla Flax Granola from Strength and Sunshine

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Grilled Granola from The Big Man’s World

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Almond Butter Protein Granola from Running with Spoons

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Almond Joy Granola from Minimalist Baker

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Honey Nut Steel-Cut Granola from The Healthy Maven

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola from Athletic Avocado

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Lightened up Banana-Coconut Granola from Hummusapien

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What’s your favorite granola recipe?

Purple Sweet Potato Pie Muffins

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I have always been wanting to try purple sweet potatoes, but I can never find them! Fortunately I had the chance to try some amazing Stokes purple sweet potatoes from Frieda’s Specialty Produce! These are non-gmo, organic and grown in California! Frieda’s is especially known for their exotic unusual (but awesome!) stock of fruits and veggies that are rarely found in supermarkets! I love that they have so many cool produce items to try, from banana buds to dragon fruit! Anything you could ever want and more! All of their produce is the highest qaulity! I can’t wait to try some new fruits and veggies from Frieda’s Produce!

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photo courtesy of Frieda’s Produce

 

Now onto the the recipe: Purple sweet potato pie Muffins! Don’t be alarmed by the purple color, I promise you that these tater’s taste exactly like regular sweet taters, except they are richer/denser, AKA better! Don’t get me wrong, I love regular sweet potatoes, but these purple sweet potatoes are on a whole new level! Especially in these pancakes! They help to sweeten and give great texture to these thanksgiving-themed muffins! 

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Purple Sweet Potato Pie Muffins

makes 10-12 muffins

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup/honey
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut
  • 1 egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/2 cooked purple sweet potato, skin removed

1. Prehet oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well

2. Add to muffin tins lined with muffin liners and top with more coconut and nuts (if desired)

3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until done.

4. Enjoy

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 Health Benefits:

Purple Sweet Potatoes

  • High in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A,  vitamin C, manganese,  copper, vitamin B6,  potassium and iron
  • High in fiber
  • Low in fat
  • Complex carb
  • Low-glyemic

Recipe as a whole:

  • All-natural
  • No preservatives
  • No processed ingredients
  • Clean
  • Gluten-free
  • Grain-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Refined sugar-free
  • Dairy-free
  • High in fiber
  • Low-glycemic
  • Paleo
  • Vegan (if flax egg is used)
  • Vegetarian

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Healthy German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal

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You would never guess that this decadent German Chocolate Cake oatmeal is good for you! It tastes exactly like the popular dessert!
You would never guess that this decadent German Chocolate Cake oatmeal is healthy! It tastes exactly like the popular dessert!

I actually never had German Chocolate Cake until last summer (thank goodness I did because it’s amazing!). So as a self-proclaimed oatmeal enthusiast, I thought it would be a good idea to incorporate the flavors of this cake into oatmeal (and thats how healthy german chocolate oatmeal was born!).

I gave it to my mom for breakfast (she is pretty picky and will tell me flat-out if she doesn’t like anything, guess it’s payback from when I was a kid ) and let her decide if this was blog-worthy. Needless to say, she confirmed it was!

You would never guess that this decadent German Chocolate Cake oatmeal is healthy! It tastes exactly like the popular dessert!

Healthy German Chocolate Oatmeal

So if you want cake for breakfast, I’d advise you to make this Healthy German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal for an unbelievably healthy and delicious start to your day!

Healthy German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup/honey
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Glaze
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp crushed pecans
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place all oatmeal ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until thick, stir periodically
  • 2. Place oatmeal in a bowl
  • 3. For the glaze, melt coconut oil and honey in a microwave-safe bowl for 20 seconds and then pour glaze on top of oatmeal
  • 4. Top oatmeal with pecans and coconut and enjoy! 🙂

You would never guess that this decadent German Chocolate Cake oatmeal is healthy! It tastes exactly like the popular dessert!

You would never guess that this decadent German Chocolate Cake oatmeal is healthy! It tastes exactly like the popular dessert!

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EASY Banana Bread Nut and Seed Butter

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I’ve am now obsessed with making my own nut butter!  It’s super easy and you can save lots of money!  I have always wanted to try Nuttzo, a type of nut and seed butter, but its so expensive that I will not dare even to go near the stuff!  Seriously, $15.00 for a jar that I can polish off in a week, no thank you.

Homemade Nut and Seed Butter

Thank fully I made my own homemade nuttzo, and I believe that its even better then the store bought!  I added my own banana bread flavoring  (all natural and refined sugar-free of course), and voila, the most amazing, cheapest nut (and seed) butter you will ever taste!

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Banana Bread Nut and Seed Butter 

(adapted from My Healthy, Happy Home)

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
  • 1 1/2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  1. Place all nuts and seeds on a cooking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until slightly toasted (you can skip this step if you would like).
  2. Place all nuts and seeds in a food processor and blend until a butter forms, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a small sauce pan, add banana, coconut sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.  Place on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until mixture resembles a sauce.
  4. Add banana mixture to nut and seed butter and blend in food processor for another 2-3 minutes, or until blended evenly.
  5. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • All-natural
  • No preservatives
  • No artificial ingredients
  • No artificial sweeteners
  • Refined sugar-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Grain-free
  • High in fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Paleo
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Whole 30

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