Blueberry Dark Chocolate Granola

We usually have fruit for breakfast since it's quick and healthy, but this week we wanted to try something new. We wanted something that was still quick and healthy, but more filling with a little extra sweetness. So, we decided on granola. We had it with a little milk in the morning, but it is so tasty that we found ourselves snacking on it all day. You will too.

granola recipe


ingredients:

2 cups of organic rolled oats
1 cup of organic unsweetened coconut flakes
2 ounces of your choice of dark chocolate, roughly chopped (we tried Scharffen Berger)
1 cup of organic blueberries
2 tablespoons of organic extra virgin coconut oil
2 tablespoons of organic honey
Seeds from half of organic vanilla bean
Pinch of sea salt

recipe:

i. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
ii. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut flakes and sea salt.
iii. In a smaller bowl, combine vanilla bean, coconut oil and honey, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir until ingredients are completely mixed.
iv. Fold in the blueberries, then place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every five minutes or so to keep granola from sticking together too much. Bake until browned.
v. Let cool, then stir in dark chocolate and serve.

serves four


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Buttermilk Biscuits

Having spent a lot of time in the South, we have come to appreciate real Southern cooking. The buttermilk biscuit is an essential part of a true Southern breakfast. It's the ultimate comfort food. Here's our version.

biscuit recipe

ingredients:

2 cups of organic unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and rolling

3/4 cup of organic buttermilk from a local dairy farm or ethical company

1 1/2 teaspoons of aluminum-free baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking soda

1/2 cup of Earth Balance butter, cut into small chunks

Pinch of sea salt

Biscuit cutter (If you do not own a biscuit cutter, use something round, like a cup)

recipe:

i. Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

ii. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

iii. Add butter a chunk at a time and combine until mixture becomes grainy.

iv. Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk.

v. Stir until mixture forms a dough.

vi. Lightly flour a flat surface and knead the dough, but do not overwork.

vii. Use a rolling pin to roll out dough, then cut your biscuits.

viii. Place biscuits on a baking sheet, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they have lightly browned, then serve.

makes eight biscuits

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Honey Oat Squares

When we woke up this morning, the plan was to make oatmeal, but then we decided to experiment with ingredients. This is the result. Delicious Honey Oat Squares with sweet vanilla and crunchy coconut. Healthy, filling and easy to make, these little squares are perfect anytime. We suggest pairing them with your favorite tea.

honey oat squares recipe

ingredients:

1 1/4 cups of organic whole grain oats

1 1/2 tablespoons of organic honey

1/2 cup of organic whole wheat flour

1 1/2 tablespoons of organic unsweetened coconut flakes

Seeds from one organic vanilla bean

1-2 teaspoons of water

Pinch of organic sea salt

recipe:

i. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

ii. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except honey and water.

iii. Add honey and 1 teaspoon of water and stir until ingredients hold together. If they do not hold together, add more water until they do.

iv. Spoon mixture into a small baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.

v. Let cool, then cut into squares and serve.

makes nine to twelve squares

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Blueberry Vanilla Oat Pancakes

with Cheesy Garlic Biscuits, Country Potatoes and Veggie Sausage

We love breakfast food. Some people only like it in the morning, but we crave it all the time. This is our version of breakfast for dinner, but if you absolutely insist on making it before 11 am, then feel free to do so. Either way, a glass of champagne complements it perfectly. For the full illusion of breakfast, we suggest eating it in bed.


pancake recipe


ingredients:

2 cups of whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/3 cup of pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
2 1/4 cups of buttermilk from local dairy farm or ethical company (We use Clover Farms)
2 organic, non-fertile eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons of Earth Balance butter, melted
1/2 of vanilla bean, with seeds scraped (save the seeds, not the bean)
1 cup of organic blueberries
1 cup of whole grain rolled oats

recipe:

i. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, oats, vanilla bean seeds and sea salt.
ii. In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, buttermilk, eggs and butter.
iii. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until all ingredients are completely combined, then stir in blueberries.
iv. Heat griddle or non-stick frying pan to medium-high heat.
v. When griddle or pan is ready, pour batter to make your preferred pancake size.
vi. Flip pancakes when the uncooked side starts to bubble. This will mean that the other side is done cooking.
vii. Serve with your favorite syrup.

biscuit recipe


ingredients:

2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking powder
5 tablespoons of Earth Balance butter
1 cup of buttermilk from local dairy farm or ethical company (We use Clover Farms)
1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese (But you can use whichever kind you prefer)
2 cloves of garlic, minced

recipe:

i. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
ii. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and garlic.
iii. Add butter a tablespoon at a time and stir so that the mixture becomes grainy.
iv. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk and cheddar cheese, then stir until it becomes a ball of dough.
v. Spoon two-inch balls of dough onto a large ungreased baking sheet.
vi. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tops have slightly browned.

potato recipe


ingredients:

2 large organic Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1/2 organic yellow onion, roughly-chopped
1/2 organic red bell pepper, roughly-chopped
Sea salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil (We strongly recommend Hillstone olive oil)

recipe:

i. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
ii. Place all ingredients on a large baking sheet and mix together until all potatoes are covered in olive oil.
iii. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.

veggie sausage recipe


ingredients:

One pack (comes with four) of Field Roast Grain Meat Company Smoked Apple Sage veggie sausage, whole or cut to your preference
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (Again, give Hillstone a try)

recipe:

i. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
ii. When oil is ready, add sausage and cook until it is slightly browned.

serves four


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