Breakfast

Toasted Buckwheat

Traditionally buckwheat is cooked with eggs which keeps the kernels from getting mushy and sticking to each other. Using the method below your buckwheat will cook up perfectly. Buckwheat goes well for breakfast or brunch; a tasty, healthier substitute for hash browns. This dish partners well with our REAL Green Veggie Tofu Scramble. 1 onion…

Hazelnut Brown Rice Cereal

Using leftover rice from your favorite Asian restaurant, make a luxurious breakfast the following day. 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup hazelnut milk 1 tablespoon shredded, unsweetened coconut 1 banana, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sunflower or pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Mix ingredients together in a medium sauce pan, Cook…

Blueberry Cornbread, gluten-free

This is a variation on our classic Corn Bread. The original recipe calls for corn kernels and applesauce which we were out of today when I wanted to make it. I love when new recipes are created from a lack of something (alack, alack, alack). I used blueberries instead of corn and a banana in…

Garbanzo Bean Flour Waffles: Gluten-free

For those who are allergic to many of the grain flours or for those who want to try something new – here’s an easy to make waffle recipe made with garbanzo bean flour. It’s oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free and full of great flavor and good nutrition! I’ve flavored it with almond extract, coriander and fennel…

Date Walnut Muffins, Gluten-free

Molasses give these muffins their chocolate color and complex flavor. 2 cups Brown Rice Flour 1/3 cup Tapioca Flour 1/2 cup potato starch 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 cup ground flax seeds 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 large Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup Molasses 2 Tablespoons…

Banana Maple Walnut Muffins, Gluten-Free

Bananas typically don’t last long enough in our home to get really ripe and gooey. But when they do, they are perfect for making banana muffins. Flour Mix Version 1 2 cups Brown Rice Flour 1/3 cup Tapioca Flour 1/2 cup potato starch (corn starch or arrowroot may be substituted) Flour Mix Version 2 2…

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Gluten-Free

Bring the sunshine to your winter breakfast table with Lemon Poppy Seed muffins. Red bananas add their own light lemony flavor while adding sweetness and acting as a binder.. I originally created this recipe with rice flour, but for those not wanting to consume too much rice, there is a second options with sorghum and…

Vegan Blueberry Pancakes, Gluten-Free

Pancakes in the morning, pancakes in the evening, pancakes at suppertime! Start your day or end it with our REAL Vegan Blueberry Pancakes. 1 cup Brown Rice Flour (or Bob’s All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour) 1 cup Sorghum flour 4 tablespoons ground flax seeds (I buy them whole, grind them and keep them in a glass…

Buckwheat Waffles, Gluten-Free

This waffle, made with buckwheat flour is wheat-free, oat-free, light and crispy. 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 cup all purpose gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill) or Sweet Sorghum Flour 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons tapioca starch or other starch: potato, corn 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 to 1 1/2 cups water (varies, based…

Apple Cranberry Raisin Butter (Holiday Butter)

Apple Cranberry Raisin Butter is delicious in place of cranberry sauce, chutney or apple sauce, or used in recipes calling for a fruit butter like our Holiday Apple Cranberry Spice Muffins or our Baked Potato Pancakes. I like to call it Holiday Butter because it tastes like the winter holiday season.     Ingredients 8…

Holiday Apple Cranberry Spice Muffins, Gluten-Free

Brown Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Flax Seeds, Apple Cider Vinegar – these are staples in gluten-free, vegan baking. When you have them on hand, the rest is easy. These muffins took less than 1/2 hour to mix together, bake and serve. Make every weekend a holiday with these Holiday Apple Cranberry Spice Muffins. Serve with…

Baked Apples, Gluten-Free

Treat yourself this weekend to a luscious breakfast or brunch that is as unbelievably delicious as it is unbelievably good for you. It’s REAL Baked Apples. 4 organic apples, cored 2 tablespoons almonds 2 tablespoons raisins 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg water Chop the almonds and raisins and mix with the spices. Place the…

Yogurt, Dairy-Free, Version 1

I used to make dairy yogurt as a teenager with one of those plug in yogurt kits. Later I learned I didn’t need a kit, I just needed a warm space to let the yogurt culture grow. Recently I discovered I had a dehydrator option on my oven which is ideal for yogurt making. Inspired…

Vegan Sourdough Cornmeal Pancakes, Gluten-Free

Made with our own REAL yogurt these corn cakes will bring out the MMMMMMMMmmmmm in the morning. 3 Tablespoons ground flax seeds in 6 tablespoons water 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 1 1/4 cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour (We use Bob’s Red Mill) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups…

Oranges with Mint

A super simple recipe with surprising results – fresh oranges with mint. If you like you can top with your favorite nondairy yogurt. That’s it! It’s delightful. Per serving: 1 orange, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint 1-2 Tablespoons non dairy yogurt (we made our own using Miyoko Schinner‘s…

Prune Butter Muffins, Gluten-Free

Our REAL Prune Butter seems to go with everything especially these gluten-free muffins made with REAL Prune Butter. 2 cups Brown Rice Flour 1/3 cup Tapioca Flour 1/2 cup Ener G Egg Replacer 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup ground flax seeds mixed…

Vegetable Cakes, Gluten-Free

Yesterday, on the way to my nephew’s preschool graduation in upstate New York, my mom and I stopped at an out of the way deli restaurant because she was hungry and we were early. She ordered a vegetable patty. The patty looked nice, probably not vegan, so I didn’t try it but I couldn’t help…

Light and Crispy Oat Waffles, Gluten-Free

Waffles are the perfect Sunday morning breakfast. 1 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds (or other seed or nut) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups water Vegetable cooking oil for the waffle iron In a blender, add the oatmeal and pulse…