Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Breakfasts

Here’s how to bring solid nourishment and good taste to your breakfast table. These delicious gluten-free, dairy-free recipes offer a balance of protein, complex carbohydrates and fats. (Healthy fats deliver nutrients to cells and are essential for brain function.) A morning meal that properly balances these three nutrient groups ensures sustained energy throughout the day and helps regulate your blood sugar levels. It also keeps you feeling full longer.

Climb out of the cold cereal rut and enjoy homemade pancakes and waffles made with a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free (even egg-free) ingredients. Pancakes are a great vehicle for adding nutrition for texture-sensitive picky eaters.

Homemade breakfast sausage, a welcome relief from commercial products rife with MSG and nitrates, is a simple, cost-saving option that provides flexibility in ingredients and flavor. Cheese-free quiche and hearty egg strata are satisfying and can double for lunch or dinner.

Don’t be afraid to introduce new foods, flavors and textures to your morning menu. Variety ensures that you and your family get the full range of necessary nutrients. Instead of fried potatoes, try root vegetables. Sauté diced turnips or sweet potatoes for tasty nourishment that’s sure to please. Add something green to improve the meal’s acid/alkaline pH balance. Enjoy sautéed spinach or kale alongside traditional scrambled eggs.

Wake up to a gluten-free, dairy-free meal that’s balanced and wholesome. What a way to rise and shine.

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