Organic Breakfast Recipes

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Organic breakfast recipes are the perfect way to start your day. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start your day by getting all the benefits of organics before you even leave the house?

Organic Breakfast Items

Just about everything you could want to eat for breakfast is available in an organic version these days. There are organic fruits and fruit juices, as well as organic coffee and tea, organic eggs, sausages, and organic cereals. You can even buy mixes for pancakes, waffles and other tasty treats.

The first step in developing organic breakfast recipes is knowing where to shop for good organic ingredients. A good organic food store should have a wide selection of organic breakfast foods. Some of the brands to be on the lookout for include:

Be sure to check out your natural food store's bulk section, where you will probably find organic granola, cereals and baking ingredients at a discount and without the wasteful packaging.

Simple Organic Breakfast Recipes

Most families are far too busy to spend a lot of time in preparation for breakfast. That's a shame, but it is possible to make organic breakfast recipes ahead or to make quick breakfast items like smoothies with all organic ingredients.

Organic Pancake Mix

One easy organic make-ahead is pancake mix. Using organic flour and eggs makes pancakes a healthier treat. To make your own instant pancake mix, take your favorite pancake recipe and double or triple all the dry ingredients, replacing as many conventional products as you can with organics.

You might also want to try replacing half of the white flour with organic whole wheat flour for a nuttier and more nutritious treat.

When you're ready to cook, measure out half or a third (depending on how much you made) of your dry mix and add the wet ingredients the recipe calls for. This cuts down the time it takes to make pancakes, and using organic ingredients means you can feel better about them. Don't forget to sprinkle organic fruit on top!

Organic Granola

One of the best organic breakfast recipes for busy cooks is organic granola. You can make it ahead of time and store it for weeks.

Start with a base of four to five cups of organic oats (not the instant kind). You'll need about half a cup of organic honey and half a cup of organic apple juice for sweetness and as a binder. You can use less if you like, or omit the honey if you are vegan.

Add half a cup of any or all of the following:

  • Bran flakes
  • Raisins
  • Coconut
  • Other dried fruit
  • Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or a mixture

For things you might like a little less of in your granola, try a quarter cup instead:

Mix all ingredients together and put in a thin layer on a cookie sheet. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and cook for about 45 minutes, until the oats are golden brown. Allow to cool and break up to store.

This is great as a cereal or served with yogurt. You could even try it over ice cream!

Organic Smoothies

The smoothie is a wonderful organic breakfast recipe. It takes less than a minute to make a good smoothie, and it's packed with nutrients that will get your day started right.

Again, making a smoothie doesn't involve a strict recipe; find out what your family likes and include that. Start with about a cup of ice, half a cup of organic milk or a container of organic yogurt, and an organic banana. Add a couple of handfuls of other fruit, such as strawberries, pineapple, peaches, or anything else that suits you.

Add honey if you like, or other nutritious additions like wheat germ, protein powder, even a slice of silken tofu. Or, try fruit juice instead of the dairy. Add all the ingredients to your blender and mix until smooth.


 


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