How to Make Easy Overnight Oats

How to Make Easy Overnight Oats

Cooked oatmeal with raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon is a staple breakfast in our family, it’s healthy, delicious, and easy.  The only problem is it takes time to cook in the morning, and time is precious when you’re trying to get ready for the day. I...
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

These pancakes are not only easy to make, but they are also high in protein.  I like to make them on Sunday mornings with a big pot of hot tea or coffee. If you don’t have fresh blueberries, you can also use them frozen; they will defrost when cooked in the...
Power Oatmeal

Power Oatmeal

If you are looking for ways to include more grains into your diet, this recipe fits the bill. This energized oatmeal is made with steel-cut oats, amaranth and millet. Amaranth is an excellent source of fiber and iron and contains about 7 g protein per 1/4 cup. Millet...
Almond Quinoa Granola

Almond Quinoa Granola

Ingredients: 2/3 cup maple syrup 4 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup canola oil 2 cups whole almonds, chopped coarse 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut 1 cup quinoa flakes 1 cup oats 1 cup pepitas dried fruit of your choice Directions: Line a baking sheet with...
Amaranth Porridge

Amaranth Porridge

Amaranth seeds may be tiny but they are nutrition powerhouses.  These tiny little seeds are a great source of protein ( 9g per 1 cooked cup) as well as contain iron, magnesium, zinc and fiber.  Unlike other grains, they also provide the essential amino acid, lysine. ...