Coconut Granola Recipe
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Since we don’t eat a lot of grains, I’ve had to get pretty creative to find alternatives to eggs for breakfast. We’ve done cottage cheese crepes and chia seed pudding. This coconut granola…
Breakfast Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food breakfast recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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Shakshuka Eggs Recipe (Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce)
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I’m a big fan of simple, healthy meals that take only a few minutes to cook (even better if they use just one pan). An egg dish similar to huevos rancheros,…
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Creamy Shirred Eggs (Breakfast Favorite!)
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The quicker and easier breakfast is, the better. Eggs are our go-to breakfast since they’re an inexpensive and healthy protein source that can be cooked quickly. It doesn’t take long…
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Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche
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I’m always looking for simple meals to pull together for my family when we’re busy. If the recipe uses one pan, can go in a slow-cooker (or Instant Pot), or can be…
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How to Make Steel-Cut Oats in the Instant Pot
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I’m a big fan of eating a filling breakfast to start the day off right. When we have oatmeal, steel-cut oats are my go-to choice. They’re less processed than rolled oats…
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Coconut Flour Waffles (Gluten Free & Dairy Optional)
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When we went grain free, I thought I had given up the waffle iron forever. Instead we ate a lot of variations of frittatas and breakfast casseroles or repurposed leftovers. The waffle…
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Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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This pineapple upside down cake recipe was inspired by my oldest son who asked for a breakfast other than omelets or frittatas made with leftovers. I wanted to create a breakfast…
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Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
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As far as healthy dessert recipes go, this is an overall winner! I make these glazed donut holes are made with healthy ingredients, but the taste is very similar to old fashioned…
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My Favorite Grain-Free Coconut Flour Pancakes
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When we ditched the grains years ago, pancakes were one of the foods my kids missed most. I lost no time trying to figure out a healthy grain-free pancake recipe that…
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Grain-Free Pizza Stir-Fry Recipe
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Pizza is definitely a kid favorite, but not usually a healthy one. My kids love our alternative, Meatza, but it is messy to make and takes multiple pans. I’m a huge…
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Perfect Almond Flour Pancakes
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We eat eggs for breakfast often and sometimes the kids get tired of them. Grain-free pancakes pack a lot of protein and healthy fats kids need, so we opt for…
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Broccoli Quiche With Bacon (Dairy Optional)
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I’ll admit, I use a lot of eggs in my recipes! I use them in my healthy butter pecan ice cream, sous vide egg bites, and even stuffed acorn squash boats. When they’re…
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Coconut Flour Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
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I discovered this grain-free apple cinnamon muffin recipe out of desperation, really. (Isn’t it so true that necessity is the mother of invention?) On this particular morning I realized I only…
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Sous Vide Egg Bites Recipe (Make Them at Home)
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A year or so ago, Starbucks announced a new menu offering: sous vide egg bites. They are one of their only gluten-free food options and I’ve seen several people raving about them on…
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free)
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I love the smell of baking. Especially when it’s lemon blueberry muffins in the oven! They fill the whole house with the warm aroma of berries. In fact, another favorite…
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Protein-Packed Crepes Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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My breakfast horizons have really expanded now that my autoimmune condition is under control (thanks to diet, fasting, and help from a great doctor). I’ve started reintroducing some select dairy…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Love
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One of the biggest challenges in switching to a real food diet is figuring out what to eat for breakfast. Breakfast cereals are a really common choice these days, especially…
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Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe (Not Just for Breakfast!)
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On days when a fast and simple breakfast is needed, a basic frittata recipe saves invaluable time (and delivers on a hearty helping of healthy veggies to boot!). Just prepare and stick…
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Scrumptious Coconut Flour Biscuits (Grain & Dairy Free)
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Sometimes only a soft, buttery biscuit will do. (I’ve found this to be especially true when I’m pregnant!) And when those cravings happen, these coconut flour biscuits really hit the…
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Coconut Chia Porridge Recipe
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Winter may be on its way out, but some mornings my family still craves a warm, nourishing breakfast. Since I found out I’m allergic to eggs, my no-oat oatmeal is…
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Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches
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I’ve been a big fan of chia seeds for a really long time… I use them in healthy energy bars, chia-kombucha energy drink, and even as an egg replacement. Why…
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Grain Free Flatbread with Spinach and Egg
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I’m so excited to share this grain-free flatbread recipe with you — it’s become a favorite in my house and I know you’ll love it too! There are three parts to…
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe
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Breakfast sausage is a favorite food of the men (including the little ones) in our home. I love it too, but don’t love that many store-bought breakfast sausages have nitrates…
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Grain Free Pumpkin Pancakes
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Note from Katie: This recipe is a guest post from Lauren Geertsen of Empowered Sustenance. The Omnipresent Pumpkin The crisp, clean fall breeze means reacquainting ourselves with cozy sweaters, mugs…