Chile & Beef Egg Cups

Chile & Beef Egg Cups

Chile & Beef Egg Cups

Ingredients

1/4 small white onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound grass fed ground beef
1 (4 oz) can chopped (mild) green chiles
1 cup fresh kale, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
10 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened, full fat coconut milk (shake well to combine)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1
tablespoon oil, add the ground beef and onions. Brown the meat until cooked through
and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add kale, green chiles, salt, pepper, and cumin, and toss to coat evenly. Cook an additional
2-3 minutes or until kale begins to wilt.

Evenly distribute the meat mixture into a greased muffin pan (or lined with muffin tins).
In a bowl, combine the eggs and coconut milk and whisk until well combined.
Pour egg mixture over the beef until it is almost full in each muffin cup.
Bake for 20 minutes.

Bacon, Mushroom & Leek Frittata

Bacon, Mushroom & Leek Frittata

SERVES 4

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, rinsed, cut in half then sliced
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced
10 eggs, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet cook bacon over medium to medium-high heat until browned and crispy.
Remove bacon from skillet using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel, reserving 1 tbsp of bacon grease in the pan.
Add butter, mushrooms, and leeks, to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are soft and tender.

While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the eggs with 1 tsp of garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Once vegetables are tender, stir in eggs and cooked bacon. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally until eggs begin to set.
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook on the center rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Allow the frittata to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. *Be careful not to touch the handle of the skillet without an oven mitt as it will be extremely hot.
Enjoy!

Shamrock Smoothie

Shamrock Smoothie

1 SERVING

Ingredients

1 cup Almond milk
½ small avocado
1 large handful spinach
¼ tsp peppermint extract
1 serving vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 handful of ice

Directions

Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and mix until smooth.

Butternut Squash, Spinach & Apple Sausage Patties

Butternut Squash, Spinach & Apple Sausage Patties

Double the recipe and stock up your freezer. These patties are even more delicious with a fried egg on top. You can substitute the butternut squash for sweet potato or swap out the apple for a pear. Makes 6 patties.

Ingredients

1 pound no sugar added breakfast sausage
1 cup butternut squash, grated
1 medium apple, grated
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Directions

Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well using your hands .
Using your hands form mixture into 6 patties.
Cook patties in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until sausage is cooked through.

*If you do not have a non-stick skillet, add a tablespoon of cooking oil to your skillet to help prevent the sausage patties from sticking.

These patties can be frozen after cooked. To reheat frozen patties, place in a skillet over medium-low heat with a few drops of water, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Blackberry Coconut Chia Pudding with Pistachio’s

Blackberry Coconut Chia Pudding with Pistachio’s

Chia seeds are considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants, fiber, quality protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Easy to make, chia seed pudding can be assembled ahead of time and left to soak overnight for a quick grab and go breakfast the next morning. This recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup water
chopped pistachio’s, for garnish
shredded unsweetened coconut

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, crush berries with a fork so that they’re the consistency of a thick jam. *If using frozen berries, microwave on high for 30 seconds to defrost before crushing.
Add chia seeds, coconut milk, and water.
Stir to combine.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
Sever cold and top with fresh berries, pistachio’s, and shredded unsweetened coconut flakes.

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