The Smoothie Vegetarians

(photos by Danielle) Breakfast is such an important aspect of the day and it is essential for energy through the day. If you are like me, I am usually running around so breakfasts can be a bit challenging. I usually alternate between a few things, but having a large breakfast can help for fuel for the rest of the day. I notice on the days that I pack a lot of nutrients into breakfast, I feel so much more energetic through the day. This can help me be more productive and happier when I am working and then have classes at night. There are so many recipes out there that are great for starting out the day with.  (photos by Danielle) A delicious recipe you can make in the morning are banana pancakes. I make my oat flour first by blending up a packet or two of oatmeal. Then I add my wet ingredients.  2 packets of oatmeal 1 banana ¼ or ½ cup of milk alternative depending on how creamy you want the pancakes  Optional: if you want fruit in your pan...

Breakfast is such an important meal for getting your first boost of energy for the day, but some people struggle with getting healthy food in. I have been trying to switch my breakfasts up more often lately and have been trying a lot of new things. I have been trying to incorporate a lot of fruit into breakfast for essential vitamins in my diet like vitamin C, D, E, and K. Another thing I have noticed since switching my diet and lifestyle is that I have been so much so productive in my day and have not been getting tired. I have not needed as much coffee and I really only drink a little because I personally like the taste. ' (photos by Danielle)  For this first breakfast, I have a waffle topped with peach, pomegranate, blackberry, and raspberry. I have also made a tofu scramble, which I like a lot because it does not have that rubbery texture like eggs do. I usually break up some tofu in a pan and season it with ginger, paprika, turmeric, garlic, and nutritional yeas...

Orginal Photo from:  Destination Delish Peppermint Mocha Pancakes Ingredients: 1.      2 1/2 cups flour (you can make a gluten free flour blend if you would like) 2.      3 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 3.      2 tablespoons baking powder 4.      3 tablespoons of coco powder 5.      1/2 teaspoon salt 6.      ½ teaspoon of peppermint oil 7.      1 1/2 unsweetened coconut milk 8.      1 cup water 9.      3 tablespoons sunflower seed oil or light-flavored oil 10.   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, coco powder, and salt. Add coconut milk, water, oil, peppermint oil, and vanilla. Stir until just combined, careful to not over mix. Heat large skillet over medium low...