Breakfast | Healthy Sweet Eats

Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding, Pomegranate Banana Nice Cream, and Mango Soft Serve Parfaits for Two {Paleo}

February 9, 2017 By faith 1 Comment

These Paleo and Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding, Pomegranate Banana Nice Cream, and Mango Soft Serve Parfaits for Two feel special enough for breakfast for a special day.

I always see those gorgeous chia pudding/smoothie bowl/banana soft serve parfait-type things on Instagram looking equal parts healthy and gorgeous, dripping with exotic fruit and nuts, and stylishly sporting things like chia or hemp seeds, cacao nibs, and matcha swirls, the way fancy ladies drip gemstones and sport stilettos.

Dang, those parfaits are drop-dead stunning, aren’t they?…

Paleo Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread

January 5, 2017 By faith Leave a Comment

Paleo Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread is aromatic with orange and warm spices, and subtly sweet thanks to coconut sugar with a lovely contrasting sweet/tart flavor thanks to fresh cranberries. It’s perfect for breakfast or snack time!

Once the chill of January sets in after the holidays, things can seem a little anticlimactic. Unless you have a tropical vacation planned, there’s not much else to do except hunker down for the winter and make the best of it. I don’t mind too much though; cold evenings are perfect for snuggling up with cozy blankets and mugs of steaming hot chocolate, and cold days are perfect for baking….

Low-Carb Overnight Black Forest Mocha Chia Seed Pudding

August 4, 2016 By faith 3 Comments

Low-Carb Overnight Black Forest Mocha Chia Seed Pudding is an elegant breakfast that’s easy enough for any morning.

I know I’ve been a little cherry-crazy lately, but I hope you’re not all cherried out yet because I have a doozy for you today! There’s nothing like the promise of a fabulous breakfast to get you out of bed in the morning, and knowing that this beauty is waiting in the fridge will do the trick….

Blueberry Almond Streusel Bars

April 28, 2016 By faith 1 Comment

Blueberry Almond Streusel Bars whip up in 45 minutes for a beautiful paleo brunch or dessert.

I’m not normally one to celebrate things like National Chocolate Cake Day, National Pickle Day, or National Hug Your Cat Day (well, really, I *try* to hug my cat every day, and I say try because normally she lets me know in no uncertain terms that she just isn’t the touchy/feely type…but anyway)….

My Favorite Noatmeal (aka Low-Carb Oat-Free Porridge): The Basic Recipe and 6 Variations

April 21, 2016 By faith 51 Comments

My Favorite Noatmeal (aka Low-Carb Oat-Free Porridge) is a hearty warm breakfast that can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave for a healthy, quick breakfast that only has 2 g net carbs per serving.

Like many of us, I’m a creature of habit who craves routine. I get up, make coffee and a quick breakfast, and get to work early before breaking for my mid-morning workout. Routine keeps us centered, but the downside to this is that I’m prone to falling into eating ruts, particularly with breakfast….

Carrot Cake Snack Cake

April 7, 2016 By faith 2 Comments

This Carrot Cake Snack Cake is healthy enough for breakfast – really! It’s aromatic with warm spices and just sweet enough to satisfy a craving.

Not long ago my mom came to Virginia for a visit. It was during the same month as her birthday and being the traditionalist that I am, cake was in order. Particularly, of the carrot variety, because that’s her favorite….

Caramelized Butternut Squash with Cacao Butter and Coconut

January 7, 2016 By faith 4 Comments

Caramelized Butternut Squash with Cacao Butter and Coconut is sort-of a cross between a winter squash pie (like pumpkin pie) and a crisp or crumble…but without the added starch from the crust or crumble topping. You won’t even miss it!

No one bats an eye when you say pumpkin or sweet potato pie is for dessert…but tell them butternut squash crisp is on the menu and suddenly you’ll get raised eyebrows, quizzical looks, and you’ll hear a combination of skepticism and intrigue in people’s voices as they ask you exactly what it is….

Almond-Scented Zucchini Muffins

November 12, 2015 By faith Leave a Comment

These Almond-Scented Zucchini Muffins are sweetly aromatic thanks to a secret ingredient: mahlab!

Most often I find that zucchini bread is warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a lovely flavor pairing that just works.

Growing up we had a neighbor who was the best baker (quite possibly in the history of baking), and she did something completely different with her zucchini bread….

5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple

October 15, 2015 By faith 1 Comment

This 5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple is the perfect healthy autumnal breakfast.

As days shorten the air takes on a crisp chill and the splendor of fall’s beauty sets in; my mind slowly relaxes. Autumn puts me at ease and no matter where I am in the world, makes me feel like I’m home.

Fall mornings are full of peace and solitude for me, and I often find them to be the most productive part of my day. A steaming cup of coffee in hand, sitting on the balcony in the early morning air, wrapped in a cozy sweater with a notepad to jot down the day’s tasks is my happy place….

Classic Banana Nut Muffins

September 3, 2015 By faith 2 Comments

Whip up a batch of these grain-free, naturally-sweetened Classic Banana Nut Muffins on the weekend to enjoy for breakfast during the week.

Lately I’ve become such a fan of breakfasts that I can grab on the go (and bonus points for something I can make a big batch of and enjoy all week long). It makes weekday mornings run so much more smoothly, not to mention when I start my day off with a healthy breakfast it sets the tone for healthy eating all day long….