I like to make this healthy grain-free muffin recipe after my children go to sleep at night so they have something nourishing to eat for breakfast—especially helpful on really busy mornings! The other day my daughter wanted to know how much protein each muffin had so she worked out how many grams of protein each ingredient contained and then divided the total number by 12. She came up with 6.3 grams per muffin, not bad.

Many of us grew up starting the day with a bowl of cold breakfast cereal and cow’s milk. But when we step back, it’s clear that this is a fairly recent tradition in human history. Cold breakfast cereals—whether conventional or organic—are not the nourishing foundation our bodies need each morning. Even the “natural” or organic boxed varieties are still highly processed, lacking in the nutrient density and balance that truly fuel our day. The good news is, there are far healthier options that can support steady energy, balanced moods, and optimal brain function and growth. The key is choosing whole, organic foods that your body recognizes and thrives on. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach—what works for you may shift daily, weekly, or even seasonally. The most important thing is to keep experimenting and noticing how your body feels when you start the day with real nourishment.

My mother-in-law was visiting earlier this month and she likes to make fruit bowls every morning along with a green smoothie right after her her morning "blissipline" routine. She's almost 70 and is in much better shape than me! Our children love to watch her do the splits and headstands.

It is harvest time and we are working on ways to not only preserve the harvest but also to use up nature's bounty while it is nice and fresh. Green smoothies are a great way to use up fresh produce. Plus, they are the perfect vehicle to deliver raw, digestible green vegetables to your children!

We have a newborn baby in the house now, and that means our meals have changed a little. A few weeks ago, our sweet new baby girl, Camille, arrived peacefully in our home by candlelight…a successful VBAC at home! Our children were all there to witness her birth, though we couldn’t quite wake our 3-year-old twin boys to be fully present.

If you have been following my blog for a while you'll know that I am a big fan of buckwheat. I buy the raw groats and then grind them myself in the dry container of my Vitamix. Raw Buckwheat Groats are soft and can also be easily ground in a coffee grinder if you don't happen to have a Vitamix. The resulting flour is very mild, creating tender, flavorful pancakes or baked goods.

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free coffee cake recipe comes from Kelly Brozyna's new cookbook, Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts! It is one of those recipes that is nutritious enough to stand alone at breakfast time, though I prefer to serve it with a green smoothie! It is filled with cooked white beans, coconut flour, eggs, and a little honey and stevia!

Back to the blog at last! I am sharing with you today one of our favorite high protein smoothies, without protein powder! Soaked raw almonds: one of nature's most digestible vegan protein sources.

I'm going to take another quick break from posting Elimination Diet recipes and share a favorite gluten-free, dairy-free pancake recipe with you. You all probably know how much I adore teff, right?

Alright, an elimination diet breakfast recipe seems to be in order! We've been enjoying this recipe all week. I just don't think it gets any better than yams, beans, and collard greens! What a nutritious way to start your day! Use this recipe during Phase 2 of our Elimination Diet.