Posts Tagged ‘breakfast’

Nutty No-Grain Granola

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With only 9 net carbs per serving, this nut-based granola is a tasty substitute for conventional oatmeal-based sweetened granolas. Soaking the nuts prior to eating them makes the nuts more digestible and helps break down phytic acid, a substance that binds and prevents absorption of important minerals in the gut.

Time to table: Up to one day for soaking, then 30 minutes to prepare.

Serves: 4

Eggs and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast CasseroleBreakfast casseroles are handy for a make ahead low carb breakfast. Just cook at the beginning of the week and eat a slice or two each morning until it’s gone. Many casserole recipes call for wheat and cow’s milk dairy. Here’s a wheat and dairy free version for those who need to avoid either of those two allergens.

Serves: 8

Time to Table: 30 minutes

Whey Protein Shake with Blueberries: A Metabolic Code Recipe

This shake is an excellent breakfast option, but can be enjoyed as a snack, a post-workout re-builder, or an any-time meal replacement. Not only does it taste great, it’s great for you too.
Whey: Immune building, muscle building, and mood lifting benefits.
Berries: Packed with brain-protective antioxidants.
Cinnamon: Supports glucose regulation.
Flax seeds: Source of omega 3 fats, fiber, [...]

Asparagus with Eggs: A Metabolic Code Recipe

Adding vegetables to eggs makes a great low carb breakfast and helps you to get in those 6-8 vegetable servings per day.  This recipe is an excellent source of protein, folic acid, and dietary fiber and a good source of lutein and vitamin A.
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:*
1 lb raw asparagus
1/2 T unsalted butter
1/2T extra virgin olive [...]

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