California Pesto Omelette

INGREDIENTS

• Whisked Eggs
• Spinach (fresh)
• Tomato (diced)
• Sun Dried Tomato (chopped)
• Black Olive (diced)
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Pesto
• Coconut Oil (spray)
• Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme, pepper)

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute spinach, sun dried tomato, fresh tomato and black olives in a pan coated with coconut oil for about 3 minutes.
2. Take sauteed vegetables out of the pan and set aside.
3. In that same pan add your whisked eggs and let them cook before flipping them like a pancake. Make sure you have enough coating so they do not stick to the pan.
4. Once flipped, smear a heaping amount of pesto on the inside of the eggs (while its cooking)
5. Add your filling (sauteed vegetables) on top of the pesto and eggs.
6. Add mozzarella cheese on top of the filling.
7. Add your Italian seasoning.
8. After about 1 minute, fold the omelette over and put a top on the pan (this will allow your omelette to melt into itself).
9. Serve warm after about 2 minutes of cooking and melting :) 

NOTES

• Feel free to omit any ingredients you do not like.
• Possibility to substitute kale for spinach.
• This is a great brunch recipe to make since these ingredients are always found in most pantries or fridges at any time!

Quinoa and Poached Egg Brunch

INGREDIENTS

1. Cooked Quinoa
2. Sauteed Kale
3. Sauteed Onion
4. Chopped Tomato
5. Peas
6. Egg
7. Avocado
8. Salsa

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute your onion and kale
2. Add cooked quinoa to the pan
3. Add chopped tomato and any other vegetables you may have in your fridge or freezer
4. Poach your egg
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and slowly drop your egg into the water. 
2. I like to break my egg into a small bowl first, then put the egg into the pot so it does not break apart. 
3. Leave in for about 3 minutes. 
4. Use a large serving spoon to take the egg out.
5. Serve your egg on top of the warm quinoa and veggie mixture.
6. Serve with a side of avocado and salsa,

Avocado and Poached Egg Toast

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 Egg
2. 1/2 Avocado
3. 1 Slice of 100% Whole Grain Bread
4. Onion and Garlic Powder
5. Pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Layer 1: Toast your bread of choice
2. Layer 2: Mash 1/2 avocado in a bowl and mix in onion powder, garlic powder and pepper 
3. Layer 3: Poached Egg
• Bring a pot of water to a boil 
• Gently place the egg into the water (you can use a large spoon to place it in)
• Turn down the heat and let egg cook for a little less than 5 minutes
• Use your large spoon to grab the poached egg
4. Join all layers and enjoy!

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 275

Fat: 13 g

Fiber: 7 g

Carbs: 21 g

Protein: 11 g

Chocolate and Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana
1/3 cup of canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (more or less depending on how you like the consistency)
1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon of ground flax-seed
Cinnamon to taste
Pumpkin pie spice to taste

DIRECTIONS

All all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

NOTES

This smoothie is not only great for the winter time but its so delicious as a breakfast any time of the year!

Facts about flax-seeds: 

• May lower blood pressure.
• Omega 3's reduce inflammation.
• ALA promotes bone health, fiber and lignans help promote digestive health.
• Lignans are thought to have a role in breast cancer prevention.
• Best of all flax-seeds keep you feeling full for hours!

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Energy Boosting Green Smoothie

Be kind to your body and nourish it with nutrients it deserves, 

try this first thing in the morning to give your body the energy it needs to last you throughout the day :) 

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of kale
1 cup of almond milk
1/2 cup of non-fat greek yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
3 frozen strawberries
Pinch of lemon juice
Topped with chia, buckwheat and hemp cereal

DIRECTIONS

Blend your greens and liquid first
Then add all of your other ingredients and blend until desired consistency
Yields about 16 oz of smoothie

NOTES

Substitutions for ingredients above

• Kale [substitute any leafy green such as spinach]
• Almond milk [substitute coconut milk, coconut water or water]
• Banana [add more or less depending on the flavor you want]
• Strawberries [use any frozen fruit of your choice ie mango, pineapple, raspberry]

Seeds I used

• Chia, buckwheat and hemp cereal: I bought this blend at Costco. Visit Qi'a Superfood Link for details on this product.

Nutrition facts

• 240 calories, 4 g fat, 16 g protein

Energy Breakfast Bowl

INGREDIENTS

Cooked quinoa
Bell pepper
Grilled onion
Avocado
Egg whites
Salsa

DIRECTIONS

Layer your bowl from bottom to top: Quinoa, grilled onion, avocado, bell peppers, egg whites and salsa. (Basically you can add any vegetables you want!)

BENEFITS

Egg whites: very low calorie, high protein, cholesterol-free (2). They are classified as a high quality complete protein that provide your body with all the essential amino acids your body needs to function and build muscle mass (1)
Avocado: a mono-unsaturated/good fat your body needs. It reduces the level of bad cholesterol, lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease. Avocados also provide lots of fiber and potassium to the body (3)

SOURCES

1. Canadian Journal of Cardiology
2. Erin Colemen R.D. L.D. Demand Media
3. Medical News Today

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash

INGREDIENTS

1 Sweet Potato (cut up in squares)
1/2 Bell pepper (cut up in squares)
1 Egg
Coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

Sauté sweet potato squares in a pan with coconut oil
Add cut up bell peppers to the mixture and sauté for 10-15 minutes on med heat
In a separate pan prepare egg
Serve all together and top with pepper

*** The runny yolk makes the dish creamy and delicious. You will not miss any of the fat that is usually in this dish.

BENEFITS

Sweet potato:

• A fiber rich root vegetable
• Contains more potassium than bananas (potassium assists muscles in contracting, nerve transition, bone health, and normal blood pressure
• Great source of vitamin C
• Source of iron (provides the body with energy)

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Creamy Banana Almond Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen ripe banana
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon of almond butter (any nut butter will work fine)
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and serve over ice cubes!

BENEFITS

Ground flaxseed
... protects against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
... great source of fiber and omega 3
... prevents plaque from depositing in the arteries
... decreases bad cholesterol levels
... reduces inflammation

Enjoy this treat as a healthy breakfast smoothie, fulfilling
 snack, or even satisfy your sweet tooth!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oats

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup of oats
1/3 cup of canned pure pumpkin
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana
Cinnamon
Pumpkin pie spice
Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
Optional: 100% organic maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

Cook your oats in unsweetened almond milk. Once cooked, add your pure pumpkin and keep heating. Finally top your oats with banana slices, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin seeds and a little maple syrup!

BENEFITS

Canned pumpkin is high in vitamin A (assists eye vision and immune system)
Raw pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, iron and vitamin C
Banana provides your body with potassium and assists bowel regularity

Enjoy this hearty vegan breakfast in the winter time!!