Breakfast Bowl

Er du på udkig efter en super lækker, sund og hurtig morgenmad, så lav en lille yogurt med bær eller frugt og nødder drysset med en smule agave sirup for sødme. Det er i hvert fald noget jeg elsker!

Are you looking for a yummy, healthy, and easy breakfast then make this easy yogurt with berries or fruit, nuts and drizzled with agave syrup for sweetness. According to me it is some of the most delicious things in the morning with a cup of coffee.

Desuden er en kop kaffe jo heller aldrig galt i byen.

Gluten-free Banana Peanut Butter Pancakes

Okay, so I know I've done a lot of things with peanut butter lately, and there is a reason! In Denmark we don't eat peanut butter almost ever, and you sometimes have to buy it at specialty stores, and here in America I have grown to love peanut butter, and the thing is that I'm leaving America here in one week, so why not take advantage of the things you have while you have them i figured? 
So if you are looking for a super filling, gluten-free, (peanut butter) pancake recipe this is the one for you! These are amazing!

Ingredients:

2 cups oats
1 cup buckwheat flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
3 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1 cup natural peanut butter

Directions:

1. Blend oats to make oat flour and combine with the buckwheat flour, salt, and baking powder. 
2. Beat eggs together with bananas and peanut butter in a separate bowl with a fork.
3. Combine the two mixtures and make little pancakes on a pan sprayed with cook spray.

Steel Cut Oatmeal

So I read this really interesting thing that you have to soak your flours and grains before you use them.. It had something to do with something to do with some chemicals which had to be killed by the acids you add to the water, which can be anything from yogurt to buttermilk to lemon, but it was supposed to kill some things that supposedly should be bad for your digestion etc, so I decided to try it. Honestly I don't think there really was a difference.... But here's the method if you should be interested. 

Ingredients:

1 cup water
2 tbsp yogurt (or lemon juice or buttermilk)
1 cup steel cut oats

1 cup water
1 banana
1 apple
Dash cinnamon
Handful dried cranberries 

Directions:

1. Soak steel cut oats in water and acid over night. Preferable 24 hours. 
2. Transfer oats into a sauce pan and add another cup of water. Cook over medium high.
3. Mash banana and peel and shred apple and add both to the oats. Add the cinnamon too.
4. When the water is all absorbed and oats are tender remove from heat and add the dried cranberries.

Brunch Picnic

The weather has been just amazing the last couple of weeks here in Utah, so today my two sweet host sisters and I had a picnic in the back yard where we ate brunch.
Brunch is probably one of my favorite meals. I mean breakfast is amazing, and when you combine it with lunch, so you can have twice as much food, and both savory and sweet things, then isn't it just perfect?

Here is what we made:

Scrambled eggs (3 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt and pepper. Scramble on a pan) and sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with salt.

Smoothie

Fresh strawberries from the garden and orange slices

Yogurt Parfait:
2 * 1/3 cup yogurt
2 tbsp granola
2*1 tbsp frozen blueberries
1 tsp honey
7-8 mixed nuts

Directions:
Take a cup and fill it with 1/3 cup of yogurt. Add granola and 1 tbsp frozen blueberries. Add second layer of yogurt and top with the rest of the blueberries, chopped nuts and honey.

A Taste of Summer with Quinoa Salad and Chicken Skewers

I love summer. And I love grilled meat. It's not real summer till you've had grilled skewers and a fresh salad with lots of berries. Summer is just my favorite, because you eat more fresh food, and the weather is warm, and you have tons of watermelon. Here are some of my favorite summer recipes.

Quinoa Salad
2,5 dl quinoa
300 g strawberries
500 g asparagus
1 red onion
½ dl almonds
1 bundt mint leaves
100 g feta cheese
150 g edamame beans
DRESSING
1 lime
1 stbsp oliven oil
1 sp honey
Salt and pebber


Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa in water and cook according to direction on the package. 
2. Rinse strawberries and cut into slices. 
3. Wash asparagus, cut off about 1 inch of the bottom end and fry on a dry pan for a couple of minutes. Cut into pieces as well. 
4. Cut the inion into small dice, almost a mince. 
5. Chop almonds and mint.
6. When the quinoa is done pour it into a strainer and pour cold water over it to cool it down faster. Pour into a big bowl when it has dripped a little bit. 
7. Toss the fillings into the quinoa with edamame beans and feta cheese. 
8. Stir all ingredients for the dressing together and pour over the dressing before serving. 

Grill skewers:

Chicken breast cut into medium dice. 
Onion cut twice so it is like little boats.
A lot of cherry tomatoes.

Summer Berry Salad

I love salads, I love Berries, and I love Summer. That's why I made this super yummy berry salad which is perfect on a hot summer day.

Ingredients:

4 cups of greens (spinach, Lettuce, Ice Berg etc)
1/2 cucumber
6-8 mushrooms
6-8 fresh strawberries
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp balsamico
salt and pepper

Directions:
Cut the greens up a little bit. Cut cucumber, mushrooms, and strawberries into slices. Toss all of the ingredients in a big bowl. Mix the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the salad before serving. 

Enjoy!

Paleo Pear Tart

Pear tart or pie is one of my favorites. My mom has this one she always makes, and I can't wait for her to make it again, but for now I found this other really good recipe. It is 100 % gluten free and also considered paleo and has lots of good nutrients from the pears, lemon, nuts etc. 

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

3/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup raw cashews, finely ground
2 tbsp coconut palm sugar (or other sugar substitute)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup coconut cream, top part of canned coconut milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

1.5-2lbs pears (about 2-3 big ones)
juice from one lemon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp tapioca starch
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup honey 

Directions:

1. Blend the cashews until they are finely ground. Mix with the coconut flour and sugar and salt.
2. With a fork mix in coconut oil, coconut cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until it shapes a dough and set aside.
3. Grease a pie pan, and press the dough into the bottom and the sides as evenly as possible and place in refrigerator while your making the filling. About an hour.
4. Cut pears into slices. 
5. Combine lemon juice, salt, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and tapioca starch.
6. Gently fold in the pear slices and put in the fridge with the crust until it's ready.
7. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
8. When crust is ready, pour in filling and bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.
9. Reduce temperature to 350 and bake for another 20 minutes. 
10. Let it cool and serve with a vanilla yogurt or whipped coconut cream.

Peanut Butter and Banana Obsession

I love peanut butter. Yes, you've heard it before... I know... Well, my new thing is mixing it with banana. I used to just eat bananas with peanut butter, because mmmmm.... But then I thought, why not make a wrap with peanut butter and bananas? 

Another super easy thing to do is an open faced sandwich with peanut butter spread on top, and then topped with sliced bananas. 

There are tons of ideas, just go ahead and experiment to go beyond the classic PB+J sandwich.

Strawberry Power Smoothie

Smoothies are the best. Especially after a 9 mile run and you just need some quick energy! This is one of my favorite recipes. Mostly because I love strawberries hehe.

Ingredients:

1 container strawberry greek yogurt
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana

Directions:
Mix everything in a blender. Serve. 

Pear Crumble Mug Cake

Are you looking for a delicious fruity and hearty dessert? And besides from that, do you love oats and paleo stuff? Well I do. And this treat is perfect for a night with crazy cravings for a sweet treat.

2 servings
Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup almond meal/flour
1 tbsp honey (substitute with agave for vegan)
1 tbsp almond milk
pinch of salt
1 pear

Optional: Ice cream, yogurt

Directions:

Cut the pear into little slices or squares. In a separate bowl, mix oats, almond meal, and salt. Melt the honey in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir into the oat mixture with the almond milk.
Put pear slices in the bottom of two mugs and top with the crumble. Microwave for minute and serve with a scoop of ice cream or vanilla yogurt, or some plain greek yogurt, if you are craving something more sour than sweet.

Enjoy!

Blueberry Muffins

If you are looking for some healthy gluten-free muffins with lots of protein for a good breakfast or just a healthy treat, these muffins are perfect for you! They took me about 40 minutes to make and bake, and they are just super delicious. 

If you are not a big fan of blueberries, go ahead and substitute with either raspberries or strawberries or whatever you would like. Also try to experiment with the flavor of the protein powder. I used banana cream, because I think blueberries and banana goes well together, but another excellent flavor would just be vanilla or something like that. Whatever you would like!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (50 g) oats
• 1/2 cup (50 g) coconut flour
• 2/3 cup (80 g) frozen blueberries
• 1 handful almonds
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 tsk. baking powder
• 1/2 cup almond or soy milk or water
• 1/2 cup water - depending on texture. You want it pretty firm, not too runny.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Blend oats and almond in a blender for just a couple of seconds to make a kind of flour. 
3. Combine with the rest of the ingredients.
4. Divide evenly into a muffin tin. 
5. Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
6. Let them cool and enjoy with a nice cup of almond milk!

On the Road Oats in a Jar

Are you on the road a lot and often in a hurry? Then take the time to make these convenient jars of ready to go oatmeal as a quick and super healthy breakfast. 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup oats
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup blueberries
1 strawberry
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Few drops stevia

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a jar and store in refrigerator at least a couple of hour, up to several days. 

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Banana

I have a love for ice cream, and even more for frozen yogurt, so here is a super healthy recipe for some delicious homemade ice cream, which is perfect for every occasion!

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk or vanilla almond milk.

Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and serve immediately.

Oatmeal w. fruit and nuts

Oatmeal is my favorite thing in the morning. Without any exceptions. So here's one of my favorite recipes for oatmeal. You can go ahead and top it with whatever you would like. My favorite is fresh fruit, nuts, and honey though, but also dried fruit and other things, just be creative!

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup steel cut oats

3 cups water

1 cup milk of choice

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 banana (for sweetness, honey would work too)

Toppings

Directions:

Cook oats and water until all is absorbed. It takes about 10 minutes. When all the water is absorbed add milk, salt, and cinnamon. Mash the banana and add as well. When milk is absorbed and oats are completely cooked, serve oatmeal with desired toppings and drizzle with honey.