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Grain Free Oatmeal (Paleo, Low-Carb)

by Jennifer DiGregorio | Jan 11, 2020

Grain Free Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! It’s made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, eggs, banana & spices, making it low-carb, keto & paleo. This breakfast dish will leaving you feeling satisfied and energized!

If you’re looking for a warm and comforting breakfast with whole food ingredients, I highly recommend this grain free oatmeal (a.k.a. “NOatmeal).

It’s packed with healthy fats from raw nuts and contains whole eggs which gives your body the protein and fuel it needs to conquer the day! This nutrient-dense “NOatmeal” will leave you feeling satisfied and fueled for hours.

A great recipe for those following a paleo, low-carb or keto lifestyle.

The BF and I usually save “NOatmeal” for the weekend since it takes a bit of time to prepare. BUT if you want to incorporate it into your work week, make a batch ahead of time and store it in an air-tight container in the fridge. I suggest eating it within 4 days.

What you need for Grain Free Oatmeal:

Pecans
Walnuts
Ground cinnamon
Eggs
Coconut or almond milk
Banana
Almond butter
Pumpkin seeds

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Grain Free Oatmeal

Grain Free Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! It's made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, eggs, banana & spices, making it low-carb, keto & paleo. This breakfast dish will leaving you feeling satisfied and energized!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo

Servings: 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup raw pecans
1/4 cup raw walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 pastured eggs
1/4 cup coconut or almond milk, unsweetened
1 banana, ripe
1 tbsp almond butter
Pinch of sea salt

Toppings (divided between 2 servings)

1 banana, sliced
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, sprouted or dry roasted

Instructions

Soak nuts in a jar of water overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly before use.
Put nuts & spices into food processor and process until everything is roughly ground.
Add eggs, banana, almond butter and nut milk to the food processor and continue to process until everything combines.
Add mixture into a small saucepan and turn heat to medium-low.
Cook until the mixture thickens (~5-minutes), stirring regularly so "NOatmeal" doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
Transfer to a small bowl, top with sliced banana and pumpkin seeds!

Notes

Soaking nuts in a jar of water overnight will help to make them easier to digest.

Keyword dairy free, gluten free, grain free, hazelnuts, healthy breakfast, oatmeal

Peppermint Mocha (Dairy Free, Plant-Based, Paleo)

by Jennifer DiGregorio | Dec 18, 2019

This dairy free Peppermint Mocha is the perfect way to enjoy your coffee during the winter! The rich flavours of coffee and chocolate come together with creamy nut milk and refreshing peppermint to create a comforting and delicious beverage.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between cacao and cocoa powder?

Cocoa powder is actually made similarly to cacao, except cocoa is heated at a higher temperature during processing.

Less processed cacao (to which less heat has been applied) — such as raw cacao — tends to contain more antioxidants.

In addition, cacao powder generally contains more fiber and nutrients including selenium, magnesium, chromium and manganese than cocoa powder.

Though raw cacao is well-known for being healthier than cocoa, cocoa powder is still healthy for you. When purchasing cocoa at the grocery store, it’s important to buy plain cocoa powder, without artificial flavors and added ingredients. Be on the lookout for regular cocoa powder or dutch-processed, which is dark cocoa powder.

If you buy raw cacao powder, remember that some of its antioxidants will be destroyed by heat. Consider using cacao powder in smoothies and no-bake desserts/snacks. Cocoa powder is ideal where heat is involved.

What you need for dairy free Peppermint Mocha

Almond or coconut milk
Cacao or cocoa powder
Maple syrup or honey
Espresso
Peppermint essential oil (food grade) or peppermint extract

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Peppermint Mocha

This dairy free Peppermint Mocha is the perfect way to enjoy your coffee during the holidays! The rich flavours of coffee and chocolate come together with creamy nut milk to create a warm, comforting and delicious beverage.

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Prep Time: 5

Course: Hot Drinks

Cuisine: Dairy Free, Paleo, Plant-Based

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
2-3 tsp. maple syrup or honey
1-2 shots espresso, or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1 drop peppermint essential oil (food grade), or 1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract
Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

In a saucepan, warm milk, sweetener, cocoa/cacao and peppermint over medium-low for roughly 5-minutes, stirring occasionally.
Froth the milk mixture with a blender, immersion stick or other tool.
Brew espresso then combine the milk mixture with the espresso. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if desired.

Keyword almond milk, cacao, chocolate, cocoa, coconut milk, coffee, espresso, latte, mocha