Lisa on May 29th, 2009

A lot of people are shocked when they hear that I don’t eat store-bought cereal for breakfast.  I used to, but no longer–today’s cereals are packed with sugar, refined grains, sugar, additives and chemicals, sugar, damaged fats, sugar…and sugar.  (On the more upscale cereal boxes, you may see words like “evaporated cane juice” or “fruit [...]

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Lisa on April 13th, 2009

As part of my continuing quest to find more flavorful (and healthier) alternatives to white sugar–especially when I want to bake something tasty for breakfast–I decided to try my hand at maple syrup creations. (See Sweeteners for more information on natural sweeteners.) The result? A lightly-sweetened bread with the warm undertones of maple, the smooth [...]

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Lisa on December 23rd, 2008

With its mixture of ground flaxseed and almonds, this moist, tart-but-sweet pumpkin bread makes a nutritious and filling breakfast.  It can also become a tasty dessert if it’s topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey. If you’d like to give a gift loaf to a friend, mix 2 tablespoons [...]

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Lisa on October 14th, 2008

These nutty, tart muffins are perfect autumn breakfasts, best served chilled and drizzled with maple syrup. I’ve used a blend of whole-wheat flour, almond flour, and flaxseed flour rather than white flour; if you’re a fan of mixed whole flours, you’ll love these naturally-fortified muffins! Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a standard [...]

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