Kale-Wrapped Leek and Sweet Potato Mini Quiches

Kale-Wrapped Leek and Sweet Potato Mini Quiches

PREP: 45 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 12 mini quiches Try these for your next brunch or as an hors doeuvre at a party. They're adorable, and they're full of kale and sweet potato goodness. They also make a delicious snack! 12 kale leaves, stalk ends trimmed...

Skillet Eggs in Rustic Tomato Sauce with Butter Beans

Skillet Eggs in Rustic Tomato Sauce with Butter Beans

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings This dish is fantastic for brunch, lunch and even dinner. The sauce can be made ahead of time; just heat it up in the skillet before you add the eggs. 4 cups or 1 x 28-oz (840 ml) BPA-free can no-salt-added whole...

Smoothie on the Beach

Smoothie on the Beach

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 3 x 10-oz servings I developed this smoothie when preparing for a trip to Mexico. It made me feel like I was already on vacation, sipping something delicious while relaxing on the beach. It makes a healthy breakfast or a...

Quick Brown Rice Breakfast

Quick Brown Rice Breakfast

PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings Growing up, my mom made a slightly sweeter version of this for dessert and called it “rice pudding. It's so quick and easy that it works well as an almost-instant breakfast. 2 cups (480 ml) cooked brown rice...

Dark and Addictive Bran Muffins

Dark and Addictive Bran Muffins

PREP: 25 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 15 muffins I wouldn't normally use the word addictive to describe bran muffins, but in this case, it's absolutely true. This recipe is an Eat-Clean vegan version I developed based on my mother's recipe. I grew up eating...

Baja California Eggs Benedict

Baja California Eggs Benedict

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings This Clean variation of the brunch classic gets a California twist with low-fat yogurt Hollandaise sauce, roasted poblano peppers and creamy avocado slices. It's light and fresh and very satisfying! SAUCE...

French Toast with Strawberries and Almond

French Toast with Strawberries and Almond

PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 5-7 minutes | YIELD: 6 servings I have fond memories of sitting at a cafe in the pleasant town of Oakville on the shores of Lake Ontario enjoying delicious strawberries and almonds with sweet toast. I just knew I had to create a Cleaned up...

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 35-40 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1 cup servings We all know oatmeal is a healthy way to start the day, but some kids (and adults for that matter) have a problem with the mushiness factor. Fear not, this palate-pleasing recipe calls for the oatmeal...

Amaranth Oat Waffles

Amaranth Oat Waffles

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 21-28 minutes | YIELD: 14 waffles Waffles they are a big breakfast favorite. However, they are typically laden with sugar, milk and eggs. Luckily, this vegan version is full of flavor as well as nutritious grains and seeds. Now waffles can be...

Lemon Cottage Cheese Griddlecakes

Lemon Cottage Cheese Griddlecakes

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 14 griddlecakes I used to love it when my dad would fire up the griddle and create the most delicious, fluffy pancakes a true breakfast treat. I've healthed up the typical griddlecake by adding cottage cheese and whole...

Breakfast Eggel Sandwich

Breakfast Eggel Sandwich

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 3 minutes | YIELD: 1 sandwich Preparing a delicious and nutritious breakfast is a snap when you have eggs and bagels in the fridge. Simply add some tomato, avocado, mustard and sprouts, and you've got a Clean and colorful meal that's perfect...

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

When I first arrived in the United States, it took me a while to understand America’s love for cookies. One day, after a long walk in Central Park, a friend offered me a warm cookie with a glass of cold milk, and it was magic! The combination of caramelized brown...