Breakfast

AVOCADO TOAST

AVOCADO TOAST – The secret to AVO great day is starting it off with a smart, healthy breakfast. The basics of an avocado toast are a crunchy toasted bread (my preference is a whole grain hearty bread or sourdough bread) and avocado mash (avocado, salt, lime juice). The ways to oomph up the toast are […]

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BATAKA POHA

Today’s brunch is in honor of my lovely mother –a simple Gujarati dish called bataka poha (potatoes & flattened rice), hot steaming spicy chai, and delicious mango. My mother is a simple, no-nonsense woman. She’s hard-working and selfless, but also warm and comforting. She is truly the best person in the world. I’ve included the

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RAINBOW WAFFLES

These rainbow waffles are a huge hit with my young nieces, and I love that they are all natural and healthy. Note: I wanted pastel colors so I added water, but you can use undiluted vegetable/fruit juice for more vibrant colors. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Bisquick or your favorite pancake mix ½ cup oat flour 1

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ACAI SMOOTHIE BOWL

ACAI (“I see”) this bowl and all I want to do is smile and dig in. The bottom layer is a beautiful strawberry, blueberry, and acai smoothie (sorry you can’t really see it for the toppings but it’s really a beautiful purple color), and topped with granola, fresh fruit (blueberries and bananas), almond nut butter,

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SAVORY WAFFLES

It’s time to make some savory waffles, Indian style. Full ingredients are in the caption, but start by shredding your cucumbers and then salting it to remove the excess water. Mix your flours together and then add the spices and veggies. Add the yogurt and lightly toss. Then add water as needed. I always finish

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GREEN SMOOTHIE

romaine calm and always include lettuce in your green smoothie – this is my advice to you today. My sister first made me a version of this green smoothie about 3 years ago. I was definitely skeptical but then I remember being pleasantly surprised by the smoothie’s freshness and taste. Then, last year, my BFF

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