Every once in a while we get a breakfast request for green eggs and ham. Maybe it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday, or nearing St. Patrick’s Day or just simply the crazy idea of green eggs. Now I don't use regular food coloring, so adding true green color can be tricky. I've tried scrambling eggs with "natural" food coloring, they end up with a weird taste and consistency; the colors are muted and are not even close to green. So what better way to get color than to use something natural – spinach! Now, before you leave the page thinking your kids will go running from the house screaming, hear me out.
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We're always looking for grain-free options for pizza. The good news with this crust is it gets in an extra serving or two of vegetables and you'd never know it. Cauliflower is also filled with phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals and has been shown to have a protective effect against cancer. This crust has the right amount of crisp and holds together more like a regular crust.
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Yep, another waffle recipe. Like I've said before, we love waffles over here, just not those with refined flour and sugar. In honor of my new waffle iron, I decided to try another recipe and double the amount of eggs for some extra protein to combat the sugars and carbohydrates in the maple syrup and cassava flour.
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The kids got out of school at noon today and it was a busy afternoon. They have been asking for waffles a lot lately, so I figured let’s do breakfast for dinner. It’s a favorite and the kids always like to help measure ingredients and stir, especially Chef Ben who even put a whole egg into the batter unbroken by accident. No charge for the extra crunch!
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The blueberry and huckleberry bushes in the yard are overflowing with fruit. Somehow we've got a bunch of berries left that were not actually eaten while picking. I promised the boys blueberry muffins last week, so it was time to come up with a recipe that will make them happy and be good for them at the same time. In keeping with grain-free treats, I used cassava flour for the majority of this recipe. The kids said these are the best ever.
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Just in time to get ready for the weekend, here’s a great recipe to make on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
So after reading about how we ditched processed food, you’re probably thinking my kids are totally deprived. Now, they’re not getting Dunkin’ Donuts anymore and believe me they love a good trip to the Double D as much as anyone.
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1. Eat more foods raw
One third of your diet should be made up of uncooked, raw foods. Kids love finger foods, so this is an easy one. Cut up fruit and veggies for snacks or add them as a side for lunch or dinner. Mine love cucumbers, carrots and cherry tomatoes. Buy organic fruits and vegetables when possible. Exposure to toxic chemicals can affect children’s immune systems and many pesticides have been proven to cause cancer. If you can’t afford organic, buy certain organic fruits and vegetables, avoiding the dirty dozen, strawberries, peaches, apples and grapes to name a few.