Delicious & Healthy Breakfast Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:49:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Delicious & Healthy Breakfast Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast/ 32 32 The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=59344 I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed! Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’re versatile. I also love that they’re protein-rich and can […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/feed/ 234 Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe (Protein Packed!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast-casserole/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast-casserole/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:22:42 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285746 This easy one-pan breakfast casserole recipe uses creamy cottage cheese to create a protein-packed savory breakfast. My family loves eating this and I love that it’s full of healthy proteins, fats, and nutrients (without the grains). Ever since I discovered a better-for-you cottage cheese without fillers or carrageenan our menu includes cottage cheese again. You’ll find […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast-casserole/feed/ 16 Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/zucchini-bread/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/zucchini-bread/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:55:16 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=385859 If you tend your own garden, chances are you’ve had your share of zucchini. This flourishing little veggie has an almost magic ability to thrive in nearly any condition, leading to an abundance that can be rather overwhelming. This zucchini bread is a great way to use up the extra, plus it’s gluten-free and grain-free! […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/zucchini-bread/feed/ 16 Sheet Pan Eggs With Sweet Potatoes https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sheet-pan-eggs/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sheet-pan-eggs/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=482893 My kids eat a lot of eggs for breakfast, but they get tired of scrambled eggs and veggies on repeat. Over the years I’ve come up with some creative breakfast recipes to keep everyone satisfied and nourished. These sheet pan eggs with sweet potatoes and sausage are a great filling breakfast recipe. And it’s something […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sheet-pan-eggs/feed/ 2 Brainpower Protein Shake Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/brain-power-smoothie/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/brain-power-smoothie/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:20:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1697 Quality protein is an important key to healthy eating, but sometimes it’s tricky to get enough. This delicious high protein shake not only fuels your muscles but your brain health as well. It’s also something my kids love! Whole Foods Protein Shake Sometimes I want a creamy shake, but I don’t want one packed with […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/brain-power-smoothie/feed/ 90 Grain-Free Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Bread https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3655  Ahh, fall… the glorious season of apples, pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler weather (finally!). I definitely get in on the fall pumpkin craze and start making pumpkin spice everything this time of year. This coconut flour healthy pumpkin muffins (and bread) recipe is the perfect way to ring in the season. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (and Bread!) […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/feed/ 165 Chia Seed Energy Balls https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-energy-bars/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-energy-bars/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5475 I love chia seeds and use them in a variety of ways. They add a nice crunch when they’re used dry and gel when added to a liquid. Even better, I love their spectacular nutrient profile. I’ve used chia seeds in many ways, but these chia seed energy balls are without a doubt my favorite! […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-energy-bars/feed/ 184 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=457670 New muffin recipe time! My kids love muffins. After a while, they get tired of eggs for breakfast and are always excited for muffins. And they love them at all times of the day. They make a great snack mid-morning, after school, or after sports. Apple cinnamon muffins are a fall favorite, but when spring rolls around, […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/energy-bars/feed/ 63 Banana Bread Muffins Recipe (Grain Free) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/banana-bread-muffins/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/banana-bread-muffins/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:46:06 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2637 Before a reader by the name of Sarah suggested this recipe, I didn’t have a banana bread or muffin recipe on the site. I’m not a big fan of bananas so I hadn’t had any desire to make them. To my surprise, these were great! The kids gobbled them up and I really enjoyed them too. Coconut […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/banana-bread-muffins/feed/ 134 Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding With Blackberry Jam https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peanut-butter-chia-seed-pudding/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peanut-butter-chia-seed-pudding/#comments Tue, 25 May 2021 19:18:18 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=446721 While I don’t avoid dairy, we don’t really drink cow’s milk in our house. Since that’s the case, I enjoy experimenting with varying types of milk for cooking and drinking. We use coconut milk a lot and I frequently make different kinds of nut milk. Recently, I tried a new flax milk the kids and I all […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peanut-butter-chia-seed-pudding/feed/ 7 Simple Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ham-egg-breakfast-cups/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ham-egg-breakfast-cups/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:28 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3679 Necessity really is the mother of invention! This recipe came about one day when I didn’t have enough bacon to make my bacon and egg breakfast muffins. I had some nitrate-free ham in the fridge and I figured since ham and eggs are delicious together, it was worth a try. I’m so glad I decided to […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/berry-crisp/feed/ 79 Perfect Cranberry Orange Muffins https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-muffins/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-muffins/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:55:36 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=444493 I found a bag of cranberries in the bottom of my crisper drawer the other day. I had to think really hard about when I might have bought them. When they were on sale around Christmas, maybe? Either way, they needed to be used so I modified my lemon blueberry muffin recipe to make cranberry orange muffins. […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sausage-stuffed-apples/feed/ 12 Grain-Free Taco Bowl Recipe (Easy, Healthy, and Delicious!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-bowl/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-bowl/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:03 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5432 I can’t help it… I might be a lazy cook, but I just love an easy, healthy meal, that comes together quickly! (This is why my cookbook is full of one-pan recipes that take 30 minutes or less.) This grain-free taco bowl is a one-pan meal with quick prep, minimal cleanup, and tons of veggies. Quick […]

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