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The Best Way to Start the Morning, Part Two!

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Breakfast is commonly considered the most important meal of the day. Having a morning routine is something many people do, and breakfast isn't always part of it. However, breaking your fast from the night before is incredibly important, not just for your health, but for your beauty as well. Being incredibly hydrated all day long helps to improve your skin so much. Keeping water by your bedside will help you to stay hydrated in the morning. Packing a reusable water bottle and putting it in the fridge to keep it cold, and then grabbing it before you head to work or school will also remind you to drink water all day long! Here are some easy recipes to start off you day! Monday: Overnight Oats Overnight oats are commonly considered one of the easiest things to make in the morning. Here is a winter inspired overnight oats recipe: Ingredients:  1/2 cup nondairy milk 1/2 cup oats glass container with a lid, like a mason jar reusable bag 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/...

Switching up your Breakfast Routine

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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...

Vegan Peppermint Mocha Pancakes and Coffee

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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...