Squash Pancakes

Squash Pancakes

by | Apr 20, 2021 | Recipes

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, nut free and adheres to the GAPS diet, paleo diet, low salicylates diet, and a low oxalate diet – which are many diets often recommended for children with autism. For families with an autistic child, the child’s symptoms, food cravings and blood work will determine which diet is the most appropriate.

Whether you and your family are affected by autism, are navigating a specialized diet, or are just looking for a healthy breakfast recipe that is gluten and dairy free – this quick and easy-to-prepare pancake recipe is simple to integrate into your diet, even if food choices are limited. And if you aren’t restricting any foods for health reasons, these pancakes are still delicious!

Pureed squash are low in calories but rich in nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and over 50% of the Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin C in just one cup. Squash also contains anti-stress minerals like calcium and magnesium. Plus, one cup of squash contains 7 grams of dietary fibre.

We wrote more about eggs on Facebook and Instagram, but some of the benefits include 40% of the Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin D, choline and omega 3 to support brain function, and loads of protective antioxidants.

The last of the ingredients in this recipe is coconut oil, which is loaded with healthy fats that not only help you feel satisfied and fuller for longer, but also benefit brain health, weight management, immunity and more!

Give these tasty squash pancakes a try, and let us know what you think!

Squash Pancakes

Whether you and your family are affected by autism, are navigating a specialized diet, or are just looking for a healthy breakfast recipe that is gluten and dairy free – this quick and easy-to-prepare pancake recipe is simple to integrate into your diet, even if food choices are limited. And if you aren’t restricting any foods for health reasons, these pancakes are still delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Pureed squash acorn or butternut if on a low oxalate diet
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat pan over medium-low heat. Add oil to melt and coat the pan.
  • While waiting for the pan to heat, mix pureed squash and eggs in a food processor or stand mixer (or by hand, in a large bowl, beating with a whisk).
  • Pour dollar-pancake sized dollops of the batter into the heated and oiled pan.
  • With a flipper, flip the pancakes then the edges begin to crisp. Be sure to cook the pancakes until they are golden on both sides and are fully cooked all the way through.
  • Enjoy topped with fruit, nut or seed butter, a drizzle or maple syrup, or your pancake topping of choice!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 257
Carbs: 12g
Fibre: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 13g
Fat: 18g

Chia Oat Parfait with Kiwi

Chia Oat Parfait with Kiwi

by | Nov 24, 2020 | Recipes

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

This Chia Oats with Kiwi can not only be a great breakfast, but also a great dessert, or bedtime snack to promote healthy sleep.

This is a great recipe to meal prep in advance. If you aren’t yet convinced, another bonus is… it only takes 10 minutes to make! This recipe is easy and delicious.

Believe it or not kiwis can help with sleep. In a 4-week study, 24 adults consumed two kiwifruits one hour before going to bed each night. At the end of the study, participants fell asleep 42% more quickly than when they didn’t eat the fruit before bedtime. Additionally, their ability to sleep through the night without waking improved by 5%, while their total sleep time increased by 13% (1).

The sleep-promoting effects of kiwis might be attributed to serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical that helps regulate your sleep cycle (1,2,3). It has also been suggested that the anti-inflammatory antioxidants in kiwis, such as vitamin C and carotenoids, may also be partly responsible for their sleep-promoting effects (1,4).

Chia seeds for their little size chia seeds pack a big nutritional punch. A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains: 11 grams of fibre, 4 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat 5 of which are those healthy anti-inflammatory omega 3’s. They are loaded with antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals. It also contains 18% of RDI for calcium and 30% of RDI for magnesium which are also important minerals to reduce anxiety, stress and promote sleep. The word “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”

Oatmeal is high in fibre and has been reported to induce drowsiness when consumed before bed. Additionally, oats are a known source of melatonin (5).

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. For best results, reheat with additional liquid over the stove or in the microwave.

 

References:

  1. http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/20/2/169.pdf
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5015038/
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22652369/
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4629050/
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5409706/

Chia Oats Parfait With Kiwi

This Chia Oats with Kiwi can not only be a great breakfast, but also a great dessert, or bedtime snack to promote healthy sleep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • ½ cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 cup Oats rolled
  • ½ cup Almonds chopped
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 Kiwi chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine almond milk and chia seeds in a mason jar, or a bowl, cover and refrigerate a few hours or overnight.
  • In a dry pan, over medium heat, add oats and almonds. Stir frequently until fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add cinnamon and maple syrup, and stir for another 1-2 minutes. This step can be made ahead, or in the morning. If making ahead, allow to cool, then store covered at room temperature.
  • In serving dish, layer the granola, chia pudding, then top with kiwi. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 312
Carbs: 35g
Fibre: 12g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 16g

Green Monster Muffins

Green Monster Muffins

by | Sep 11, 2020 | Recipes

Coconut Chicken Curry with Zoodles

Do you ever have trouble convincing your kiddies to eat their vegetables? Do they turn their noses up at vegetables?

Then these muffins are your new best friend! They’ll help to get some greens into your kids’ diet.

Spinach was a superfood before superfoods were cool, providing too many health benefits to list. Most people have heard that spinach is good for the eyes, and muscles, but did you know it’s also good for your immune system? Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K which acts as a cofactor for some proteins used in immune response, including Natural Killer cells – the ones that help fight viruses.

Whole grain oats contain a soluble fibre called beta-glucan. This slowly digesting fibre also make you feel fuller, longer by delaying stomach emptying. Beta-glucan fibre only partially dissolves in the gut making a thick, gel like solution that is a friend to your good gut bacteria – and we all need as much immune support as we can find these days! For the adults in the house, oats can reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), reduce blood sugar, and may also improve insulin sensitivity.

Naturally sweetened with both dates and bananas, these muffins provide a solid dose of the essential mineral potassium. In one Canadian study potassium intakes were far below the “adequate Intake” level for all age groups. The European Respiratory Journal found that bananas could decrease wheezing and improve lung function in children with asthma, possibly due to their antioxidant and potassium content. What a simple way to support our respiratory system!

We understand busy families need something quick to prepare. If you’re feeling really keen add some eyes and a smile with a few stevia-sweetened chocolate chips before serving. You can now watch your kids eat their veggies while munching on this delicious Green Monster Muffin.

 

Green Monster Muffins

Do you ever have trouble convincing your kiddies to eat their vegetables? Do they turn their noses up at vegetables?
Then these muffins are your new best friend! They'll help to get some greens into your kids' diet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 2½ cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 Banana ripe
  • ½ Avocado
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 4 Medjool Dates
  • ¾ cup Organic Coconut Milk
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 2.5 cups Oats rolled
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line 12 regular muffin holes with parchment paper liners.
  • In a blender container, add coconut oil, baby spinach, banana, avocado, protein powder, dates, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, oats, baking powder and baking soda to the blender container. Blend again until a batter is formed. Quickly blitz in lemon juice.
  • Scoop the muffin batter into the lined muffin holes. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven. Remove muffins from muffin holes while still warm to prevent sticking. Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 157
Carbs: 22g
Fibre: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 6g