Breakfast
GF Cinnamon & Honey Soaked Biscuits
If I had had time yesterday to participate in the Tuesday Twister (better go add myself now), I would have shared that I made these gluten-free soaked biscuits. They are moist, light, and tasty – even after three days. This is a gluten-free and soaked version of my cinnamon and honey sprouted spelt biscuits.
Basic Raw Soaked Granola
I wanted a granola recipe that combined the benefits of soaked grains and soaked nuts. Soaking the grains neutralizes phytic acid, a mineral absorption blocker. Soaking the nuts starts the process of germination, de-activating enzyme inhibitors. A raw granola that does this is a highly nutritious and a great source of digestive enzymes!
Basic Fluffy Pancakes (Sourdough)
We wanted fluffy – and we got fluffy. And sourdough to boot, which gives us all the benefits of pre-digesting the grain and neutralizing phytic acid for maximum mineral absorption. These are the most awesome pancakes ever. I promise. I got a little booklet the other day, Baking with Sourdough by Sara Pitzer. This is an inexpensive 32-page booklet with many sourdough recipes. The disappointment is that very few of them are whole-grain. But what I really need to learn is there: the principles and the basic formulas. I used the Old-Fashioned Pancake recipe for ideas on how to create these pancakes.
Basic Soaked Muffins – with Video
Inspired by Millie’s master muffin recipe, and because I have a need for a good soaked basic muffin recipe, I joined Millie in tweaking and playing with muffins. And I think I’ve got a good, basic muffin recipe now! I wrote yesterday in the Tuesday Twister about my first two attempts. I took what didn’t work from those batches and tweaked to get to where I am now – and boy, does it feel (no, taste) good! Thank you, Millie, for your great example, pioneering spirit, and inspiration. 
Quiche
Mikah has been allergic to eggs since birth, so it has been a loooonnnnggg time since I’ve made a quiche. We used to love them. Now Mikah can eat eggs again, and this week I guess I overbought on local, pastured eggs. So for a quick lunch when Jeff was home working on the barn, I made a quiche from odds and ends of local vegetables.
Soaked Muesli with Fresh, Local Fruit
In summertime, soaked muesli is just about the best breakfast one could have. It is refreshing and cool. Who wants to start the day hot? Muesli is as simple as can be. It combines the traditional, necessary step of soaking (to neutralize anti-nutrients and improve digestibility) with the ease of a put-in-your-bowl-and-add-milk instant breakfast. Bonus: this dish costs less than $5 to make!
Rich Soaked Oatmeal
I’m sure I’m not reinventing the wheel on this oatmeal – but here’s how we’re eating our oatmeal lately. It is sweet from the milk, raisins, and a bit of stevia. Depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal, you may want to add raw honey, too. Soaking the oats the night before in an acid medium ensures maximum benefits and assimilation of nutrients. It is not hard to do, just needs to be done ahead of time. It is a good job for kids to do before bed! Beyond nutritional benefits, you’ll find that the soaking decreases the cooking time necessary in the morning – thick rolled oats take just 5 minutes to cook!
Eggs in Red Palm Oil
When I make red palm oil popcorn, I use my 1/2 cup measurer to scoop the red palm oil into the popcorn pot. Then I tip the measuring cup upside down in the little cast iron skillet we use to fry eggs. That way, we are able to use every last drop. But I’m kind of weird about how I cook them.
Waffles for Dinner
Received the Rome Cast-Iron Waffle Irons today. The UPS man always gives the kids candy, but today they were just as excited about what was in mom’s box… they knew we would be having waffles for dinner!
The irons come coated with paraffin wax to prevent rust. This must be removed. My method of choice was [...]
Non-Meat Breakfast Choices Offering Protein (GF, DF, EF)
As I heard yesterday from a commenter, breakfast can be a tricky meal. How does one get enough protein when eating gluten-free and egg-free and also when trying to avoid the monetary expense of purchasing sausage and/or turkey bacon each day? I will share our breakfast choices, in the hope that it will be a [...]
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