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30 Favorite Whole30 Recipes

By Kelly · 4 Comments

30 Favorite Whole30 Recipes

Whether you’re taking The Whole30 Challenge or not, if you’re looking for some delicious and nutritious gluten-free, grain-free recipes, then this post is for you! From tasty grain-free breakfasts and lunch ideas to quick and easy dinner recipes that the whole family will enjoy, this helpful recipe round-up features 30 of my family’s favorite Whole30 recipes!

Of course, if you aren’t sure what Whole30 is all about, please click here to learn how you can jumpstart your health and get started (or make better progress) on your healthy living journey with this free program. In a nutshell, the Whole30 program will help you to retrain your brain and body to thrive on REAL food, while also helping you to identify potentially problematic foods that may be sabotaging your health.

Personally speaking, taking the Whole30 Challenge has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my real food journey! Whole30 has not only helped me to get back on track with my healthy living goals after a stressful summer of not-so-healthy eating, but it’s also helped me to achieve relief from the symptoms of my chronic autoimmune issues, enjoy increased energy levels (yay!) and is also helping me to confirm several food sensitivities that I’ve long-suspected may be negatively impacting my health.

30 Favorite Whole30 Recipes

Although I’ve completed Whole30, I most certainly will continue to enjoy these delicious recipes for years to come, because they’re not only healthy and perfect for those living gluten-free and grain-free – they TASTE GREAT! So without further ado, here are 30 terrific recipes that you’ve got to try, whether you’re taking The Whole30 Challenge or not …

Whole30-Friendly Breakfasts

Veggie Quiche wHash Brown Crust Horiz

• Veggie Quiche with Hashbrown Crust (shown in photo above)
• Mini-Fritatta Muffins
• Savory Baked Eggs & Veggies
• Simply Healthy Hash Browns w/Eggs & Bacon
• Smoky Sweet Potato Hash
• Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
• Veggie Egg Scramble

Lunch Ideas for Whole30

Fajita-Bowl

• Leftovers to Lunch: Chicken & Veggie Bowls (shown in photo above)
• Avocado Egg Salad
• Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
• Pizza Fritatta
• Mango Chicken & Lettuce Wraps
• Spicy Tuna Cakes
• Turkey BLT Roll-Ups

Family-Friendly Whole30 Dinners

Southwestern Chicken Burgers 2

• Southwestern Chicken Burgers w/Roasted Herb Sweet Potatoes (shown in photo above)
• Chimichurri Chicken & Veggie Kebobs w/Seasoned Cauli-Rice 
• Blackened Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa
• Creamy Pumpkin Soup w/Crispy Bacon Bits
• Cream of Broccoli Soup
• Chicken Zoodle Soup
• Grilled Pineapple Chicken w/Pineapple Salsa
• Grilled Skirt Steak with Balsamic Marinade
• Savory Chicken & Veggie Bites
• Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken
• Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls w/Seasoned Cauli-Rice
• Slow Cooker Beef Stew
• Slow Cooker Garlic Thyme Chicken
• Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• Veggie Zoodle Stir Fry

Looking for more terrific Whole30-friendly recipes? Be sure to check out my Whole30 Board on Pinterest!

What are YOUR favorite Whole30-Friendly recipes? Please leave a note below to let us know your recommendations as well. I love our community here and how we continually encourage one another! Thank you!

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Filed Under: Beef/Pork, Egg Dishes, Poultry, Whole30 ·

Simple Healthy Breakfasts in 15 Minutes or Less!

By Kelly · 10 Comments

Breakfast Collage
The morning rush hour can be quite a challenge. Believe me, I know! But in the hustle-bustle of getting kids dressed and out the door for school (or ready to be schooled at home), it’s important to also take time out to start the day with a healthy breakfast!

Eating a nutritious breakfast not only helps kids stay healthy, but it also helps them to do better in school. Studies show that kids who eat a wholesome breakfast have improved cognitive function, memory, behavior and attention span.

So what better motivation is there than that for whipping up a delicious and nutritious breakfast – not just for the kiddos, but you and your spouse too!

Of course, time is always hard to come by. That’s why, I’ve put together a round-up of some quick, yet healthy, gluten-free (and grain-free) breakfast recipes that will give your kids the energy they need to do their best in school, without slowing you down during the busy morning rush hour.

Time-Saving Tip: Breakfast can be especially simple, when you plan ahead. By doubling or tripling your favorite go-to breakfast recipes (like biscuits, waffles, pancakes, muffins, etc.), you can freeze the extras. Then, simply reheat them throughout the week for a super fast and nutritious breakfast. Another benefit to stockpiling already-prepared healthy breakfast foods is minimal clean-up – saving you even more time! Yeah!

Simple, Healthy, Gluten-Free (and Grain-Free) Breakfast Ideas

Banana Split YogurtFruit & Yogurt Parfaits

What kid wouldn’t want an ice cream sundae for breakfast? So why not offer your family the next best thing … breakfast sundaes made with wholesome yogurt, crispy nuts and fresh fruit. And of course, there’s always the classic fruit & yogurt parfait made by layering yogurt with homemade granola and fresh berries.

Of course the healthiest yogurt is homemade, so if you have a few minutes to spare on the weekend, I highly encourage you to give it a try. In my “How to Make Greek-Style Yogurt“ post, I show you just how simple it is to make both dairy and non-dairy yogurt.

Gluten-Free Oatmeal & Grain-Free Breakfast Porridge

It’s no surprise that studies have shown processed cereals to be among the worst breakfast foods for children (and adults too). For example, Tufts University researchers discovered that children who ate oatmeal scored up to 20 percent higher on academic tasks than children who ate processed cereal for breakfast.

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Porridge Close UpAnd incase you or your kids think oatmeal is boring, think again? There are lots of delicious ways to liven-up oatmeal, such as my family’s favorite quick and easy …
• Banana Split Oatmeal Breakfast Buffet and
• Cinnamon Maple Crunch Oatmeal.

Grain-free? No problem! My simple Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Porridge is a delicious grain-free alternative to oatmeal, as shown in the photo at right!

granola in bowlHomemade Granola

And continuing on the topic of healthy alternatives to processed cereals, homemade gluten-free granola has all the crunch-appeal and sweet flavor of cereal without any health detriments.

Grain-free? Again, no problem, my delicious Grain-Free Cinnamon Crunch Granola is amazing, and so easy to make, as shown in the photo!

Breakfast Sandwiches

There are lots of ways to build a quick-n-easy breakfast sandwich that’s as healthy as it is delicious …

Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit• Transform leftover biscuits into Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuits – a great breakfast for families on-the-go …  No biscuits, no problem. Simply substitute with your favorite wholesome toasted bread or bagel.

• Use leftover waffles to assemble a wonderful waffle sandwich, or leftover pancakes to create Nut Butter & Jam Pancake Sandwiches.

• And don’t forget about breakfast wraps! A little salsa, cheese and scrambled eggs can magically transform into a delicious Breakfast Burrito or Breakfast Tostada.

Veggie Egg Scramble Close UpAn Egg-cellent Way to Start the Day!

Eggs are packed with protein and nutrients, including the important B-complex vitamin choline, which is associated with better neurological function. And they’re so quick and easy to prepare.

Whether it’s a simple Toad in the Hole or a quick Veggie Egg Scramble with your favorite add-ins, you’ll be serving up a hearty breakfast that will keep your kids fully energized and ready to learn!

Got More Than 15 Minutes to Spare?

Weekends are a great time to try new breakfast recipes and to cook-up double or triple batches of your favorite breakfast staples in order to save time later (as mentioned above). That way, you’ll knock out at least two days or more worth of breakfasts, rather than just one.

Here are some of my favorite breakfast foods that can easily be doubled (or tripled for that matter):

  • Pancakes
  • Waffles
  • French Toast
  • Biscuits
  • Muffins
  • Boiled eggs

Storing breakfast foods:

The following homemade breakfast foods can be individually wrapped and stored in airtight containers in the freezer for up to a month. When ready to serve, no need to thaw – simply place in a 200°F oven to reheat until warmed.

  • Pancakes
  • Waffles
  • French Toast
  • Biscuits, whole grain (be sure to cut in half first before freezing)

The homemade breakfast foods listed below are best stored in the refrigerator (not freezer). Simply place in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5-6 days. When ready to serve, place in a 200°F oven to reheat until warmed.

  • Biscuits, almond flour (be sure to cut in half first before freezing)
  • Muffins (especially almond flour muffins)
  • Boiled eggs
  • Yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)

6 pancake muffins CloseUpMore healthy breakfast ideas & recipes …

Some of our favorite weekend breakfast recipes can be found in the breakfast section of this site and on my breakfast pinterest board. Again, these recipes can easily be doubled or tripled and stored in the fridge or freezer for a super-quick weekday breakfast!

I also encourage you to pop over to KitchenAid to check out my quick and easy Grab-n-Go Pancake Muffins that can be made in less than 30 minutes, plus they reheat beautifully, so why not bake a double batch!

Three cheers for healthy breakfasts that are as easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!

Joyfully Serving HIM, Kelly

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How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs {And Veggie Egg Scrambles}

By Kelly · 13 Comments

Veggie Egg Scramble How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Exciting News: This is just one of a bunch of Whole30 Recipes here at The Nourishing Home. PLUS I’ll be sharing even more Whole30-compliant recipes as we start our next Whole30 Challenge on January 18, 2015. So be sure to join us to Jumpstart Your Health with Whole30!

My husband is the first to admit that he’d be eating out every night if it came down to him having to cook dinner. But this awesome man (no matter what he thinks of his cooking skills) can do one thing that few have mastered and that’s scramble up the lightest, fluffiest eggs I’ve ever tasted.

Achieving perfect scrambled eggs is often hit or miss for most of us, and if you do a quick search on google, you’ll find tons of advice as a result. But I figured rather than ask the “experts,” I’d go straight to the man who actually makes what I consider to be the finest scrambled eggs in the world.

So, what’s my hubby’s secret? There’s actually five keys to perfect scrambled eggs …
• A splash of milk,
• A touch of salt,
• Gentle whisking,
• Just the right heat, and
• Stir, stir and fold!

But before I explain the above tips, let me start with a quick note about how to make an amazing veggie egg scramble, since this is one of our favorite ways to enjoy scrambled eggs. It’s also a frugal and delicious way to use up those leftover veggies in your fridge.

Veggies

Before I realized my hubby had supernatural egg scrambling skills, I used to be chief egg scrambler in our home. I quickly learned at least one lesson about successful egg scrambling and that is … it’s best to scramble the eggs solo. If you sauté veggies and pour whisked eggs over them in an attempt to scramble the two together, it usually goes one of two ways:
• Eggs that are too moist and runny, or
• Eggs that are dry and/or rubbery
(It also often results in veggies that are overcooked and mushy.)

A better option with more consistent results is to first sauté the veggies, place them on a plate and wipe out the skillet. Add butter or oil to the clean skillet and scramble the eggs as directed below. Once the eggs are nearly done, add the sautéed veggies on top and gently fold them in. Adding the veggies at the end of the egg scrambling process definitely results in lighter, fluffier eggs with the delicious taste of sautéed veggies in every bite!

Okay, so now that we have that covered, back to perfect egg scrambling …

How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Step One: The Recipe
The first step in achieving perfect scrambled eggs is the egg-to-milk ratio. According to my hubby, a splash of milk for every two eggs is ideal. What’s a splash? About a scant tablespoon. So for every two eggs, you’ll want to add just shy of a tablespoon of milk (dairy or non-dairy is fine). You’ll also want to add a dash of salt. Salt not only enhances flavor, but helps to make the eggs more tender. So for every two eggs, be sure to add a pinch of salt.

Place the eggs, milk and salt into a bowl and whisk gently with a fork, just enough to combine well. If you whisk vigorously and over-beat the eggs, it will actually make them tougher, not lighter.

Step Two: The Cooking Method
Another key to perfect scrambled eggs is a dual-heat method that helps to ensure fluffy curds without overcooking. This is achieved by starting at medium-high heat and changing to low heat partway through the cooking process. Here’s how …

Heat a 10-inch skilled over medium-high heat, add a teaspoon or two of cold butter to the pan. Once the butter begins to get bubbly, add the whisked egg mixture. As shown in the photo above, use a spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the skillet to form large curds. As soon as your spatula leaves a trail in the pan with minimal raw egg filling in the gap, reduce the heat to low and begin gently folding the eggs over to finish the cooking process without breaking up the curds. When the eggs are cooked through, but still moist and glossy in appearance, immediately transfer them to a serving plate.

Veggie Egg Scramble Close Up

So there you have it – my husband’s tips for scrambling up the perfect eggs with the added bonus of how to incorporate some delicious sautéed veggies for an extra boost of nutrition.

And incase you’re wondering if my hubby will be contributing more recipes here at The Nourishing Home, in his words, “I’d much rather do dishes than have to cook a meal.”

Now that’s one offer I’m always happy to take him up on! And of course, his offer to continue scrambling up our morning eggs.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Egg Dishes, Whole30 ·

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