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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

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“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”   -Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You

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My favorite childhood author? Dr. Seuss. No doubt about it.

Today would be his 108th birthday! What better way to celebrate than reading your favorite Dr. Seuss books like…

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And eating Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast! (without the green food coloring, though).

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Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! These "green eggs" are actually just scrambled eggs full of vitamins! I promise you don't taste the spinach at all.

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Big handful of spinach
  • Sliced Ham

Instructions

  1. Put your eggs and spinach in a blender, and blend until smooth and green.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium heat and lightly grease to keep the food from sticking.
  3. Pour the egg mix on the pan and scramble until cooked through. Place on serving plate.
  4. Lightly brown the sliced ham until warm, and place next to eggs on plate.
  5. Read some Dr. Seuss books while enjoying your festive breakfast!
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”  –Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go!

In elementary school, we always celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The cafeteria served their own green eggs and ham (thinking back now, that sounds disgusting! and rubbery!). We dressed up as Dr. Seuss characters with crazy hats, hair, and socks, and then read a few of his books. His birthday is a day I like to celebrate every year (my birthday is the day after, so it is double the celebration).

My favorite Dr. Seuss book:

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“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.” –Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go!

My little brother likes green eggs and ham, too!

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

What is your favorite book by Dr. Seuss?

Paleo Breakfast Burrito

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After having some stomach problems last year, I decided to take grains out of my diet. My body felt great without it, and my stomach problems went away.

A couple months ago, I had a bowl of oatmeal. “One bowl won’t hurt.” And it didn’t. One bowl turned into brown-rice pancakes, oats thrown in my PBC bars, and sides of rice and quinoa. Then the stomach problems started coming back last week. It’s time to go off grains again.

It’s not really a drag giving up grains. I love eating grain-free food. I’m excited to try new recipes again like my coconut flour Fudgy Brownies and these Paleo Breakfast Burritos. They have great flavor, and I never really enjoyed the floppy, flavorless white flour tortillas any way.

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Paleo Breakfast Burrito

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serving Size: 1

Paleo Breakfast Burrito

This Breakfast Burrito is fit for a day of hard work! Full of protein and antioxidants from the veggies. Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free.

Ingredients

  • Sliced Ham (choose a ham that is large enough to fold and medium-thickness so that it doesn't break when wrapped. You may need more than one slice)
  • 2 eggs (or egg whites)
  • 1/4 cup chopped veggies (spinach, black olives, bell pepper, tomato, etc)
  • Optional: Salsa, Guacamole, Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Saute the veggies in a small bit of oil over medium high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and poor over the veggie mix.
  3. Using a spatula, scramble the mix until cooked through. Take the eggs out of the pan.
  4. Roll the ham around the eggs and place back onto the skillet. Grill for a few seconds each side until the ham is slightly brown.
  5. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and a sprig of fresh cilantro on top.
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Health Benefits:

  • Eggs: Great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fat. They are great for your eyes because of the carotenoid content. Also great for your nervous and cardiovascular system because of the choline content. Contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol, and it is one of the only foods with naturally-occurring vitamin D.
  • Tomato: Best known for its high lycopene content. Lycopene is a carotenoid that may reduce incidences of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and macular degeneration. Tomatoes are especially high in vitamin C and A as well.
  • Ham: Preferably bought organically, ham is a good source of protein, iron, and B12. It is low in calories and is a lean meat.

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

What are your thoughts on grain-free  and paleo diets?

I could never go completely paleo, because then I would have to give up legumes as well. Which takes away my beloved peanut butter! I also think that if I have the occasional bowl of oats or pancakes made with a gluten-free flour, it won’t hurt me too much.

Mini Frittatas and Lazy Sunday Breakfasts

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I love Sunday mornings. Lounging around in pj’s, sipping on coffee, and then off to church. Breakfasts should be special on Sundays, yet easy enough you can make it in your pajamas and unbrushed hair.

These mini frittatas meet my “Lazy Sunday Morning” standards. They’re fast, easy, and adaptable. Simply whip up the ingredients and stick them in the oven. While they’re baking you can arrange a fresh fruit bowl or simply sip on a cup of coffee or tea. Whatever qualifies your “laziness” rules that morning.

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Mini Frittatas

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 3 mini frittatas

Mini Frittatas

~Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Grain-free, Paleo, and Sugar-free.

Ingredients

  • 8 Large eggs (may substitute some/all for egg whites if desired)
  • 2 cups chopped vegetables (ideas below)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, optional
  • pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375*.
  2. Whisk eggs until fluffy in bowl with salt and pepper.
  3. Add in chopped vegetables and herbs and mix.
  4. Lightly grease a muffin tin (you will nee 12 muffin cups).
  5. Pour the egg mix into each muffin cup.
  6. Bake for ten minutes or until slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. The frittatas will puff up in the oven and then settle down after you take them out.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from tin and serving.
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Ingredient Ideas:

  • Mexican: tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, black olives, and cilantro. Top with salsa and guacamole.
  • Greek: Bell peppers, spinach, kalamata olives, leeks, and capers.
  • Meat Lover’s: bacon, ham, beef, an whatever else is in your fridge.

Some of my favorite Brunch Recipes include the following:

(Please excuse my “Lazy Sunday Morning” attire: extra-large t-shirt).

To help me make this Sunday Breakfast, Oxo sent me a Egg Beater to try out and use. You can read more about the product HERE.

Thanks so much, Oxo! I love it. Very easy to use, and it whips the eggs perfectly. I can’t wait to create a healthy meringue and whipped coconut cream with it.

They also sent me an extra egg beater to send to one of you!

This Giveaway is now Closed. Thanks to everyone who entered.