From the category archives:

Breakfast

Quinoa Banana Muffins

by laurel on November 7, 2011

After my post on quinoa last week, I wanted to revamp my quinoa banana breakfast muffins recipe. I hadn’t made them since 2009, and they needed an upgrade and some better pictures. Here is the result! These moist muffins are great to make on a Sunday afternoon. They make your kitchen smell amazing (thanks to [...]

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Day 6: Raw Food Blogathon

by laurel on August 7, 2011

I’m a bit late posting for Day 6, but better late than never! The weekends always fly right by. For breakfast I swapped out my usual scoop of granola for some Vanilla Crispies I bought from One Lucky Duck on Friday. They are delicious to eat as a breakfast cereal and are made from buckwheat, [...]

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Cornbread Muffins

by laurel on April 14, 2011

Every now and then it’s fun to make a big batch of muffins to have for breakfast. This morning I tried Alex Jamieson’s recipe for Cornbread Muffins from her Living Vegan for Dummies book. Wow, they were so fluffy and moist! Next time I’ll definitely make a double recipe so I can save a batch [...]

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Veggie Breakfast Burrito

by laurel on March 7, 2011

My best friend and I were making breakfast together on Sunday morning after a long walk downtown and some pilates exercises. We were super hungry after our workout, so we made big veggie breakfast burritos with leftover coconut curry sauce and vegetables from dinner the night before. I love cooking with friends! Here’s the recipe [...]

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Greens for Breakfast?

by laurel on December 10, 2010

When you’re thinking about getting in your daily serving of greens, you probably don’t think of breakfast. But I love to start the morning with some fresh greens, to really start my day off right. Greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals that keep your immune system strong so you’re not caught with a cold [...]

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Upgrade: Scrambled Eggs

by laurel on July 23, 2010

I’ve been very active this summer with dance classes and cardio workouts at the gym, so naturally my appetite has increased. Man, sometimes I feel like I’m snacking all day long! I often have eggs for breakfast because they fill me up and have lots of protein, vitamin D, selenium, and carotenoids (the antioxidants that [...]

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Raw Recipe: Peach Applesauce

by laurel on June 29, 2010

I made a yummy raw applesauce for breakfast, and it turned out so good that I was heading back for seconds before lunchtime. You can eat this recipe any time of the day, and it’s also a perfect snack for kids. Applesauce has loads of fiber and vitamin C. Plus, the pureed apples, peach, and [...]

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I’ve been busy planning a quick getaway vacation in June, and since I’m looking for somewhere by the water, I’ve got my mind on the beach and tropical drinks. I whipped up a tropical-inspired smoothie for breakfast this morning, and it was a refreshing way to start the day. I love using organic frozen fruits [...]

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In celebration of the Magic Bullet giveaway contest I held this past week (winners coming soon), I wanted to share with you a smoothie recipe of my own. This morning I made a quick and easy breakfast smoothie that was creamy and filling. I served it in a small glass along with some scrambled eggs [...]

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Comfort Food: Tasty Red Potatoes

by laurel on March 12, 2010

Small red potatoes are one of my favorite things to cook with. They always hit the spot and are so comforting! My Tasty Red Potatoes recipe is super easy and can be made for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Serve these up with scrambled eggs for brunch on the weekend and you will make everyone [...]

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