Banana, Blueberry Chia Jam, & Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast

This breakfast was so decadent and a great weekend treat! Best thing is - it's a treat without the guilt. 

Banana, Blueberry Chia Jam, & Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast

French Toast

2 slices of Ezekiel sprouted grain toast (use your favorite flavor)
1 egg (or for a non dairy version - try using applesauce, it's great!)
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1 dash of nutmeg
1/2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp of Almond milk (or milk of your choice)

Blueberry Chia Jam

Follow directions for my Strawberry Chia Jam

Grilled Bananas

1 banana - sliced
Coconut oil or coconut butter

Also, 2 Tbsp of all natural peanut butter (should have one ingredient - peanuts!)

Some added nutrition: crushed nuts, chia seeds & flax seeds

Directions

Preheat skillet to 350 degrees or medium heat. Prepare your blueberry chia jam - set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, cinnamon/nutmeg, & vanilla - beat together. Dip each slice of toast on each side into the egg mixture. Coat the skillet with coconut oil/coconut butter then place on the toast. While your toast grills - place the sliced bananas onto the skillet with the coconut oil/butter - let each side get golden.
 Let toast grill on the first side for 2-3 min or until golden brown - after flipping the first side, spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter onto the two face up cooked side of the slices. On top of the peanut butter, on one slice place the blueberry chia jam, on the other place the grilled banana. Feel free to add any other stuffings like some crushed nuts for a crunch. I added in some walnuts, pecans, chia seeds & flax seeds for some added protein & healthy fats for energy :)
Like a sandwich, stack the two face up sides on top of each other (the face down side of the toast should be cooked by now). With your spatula, press the two slices together & let your stuffed french toast cook for about 1-2 min on each side.

Top with some honey, crushed nuts, and some extra grilled banana/blueberries & enjoy!

Banana Oat & Nut Muffins

I've been super busy lately and needed something quick (but still nutritious of course!) to grab and bring on-the-go. What better then some muffins to go with morning coffee or tea?

These muffins taste just like the ones at your local coffee shop BUT don't have all the sugar, fat, and calories! They are made with whole wheat flour, organic brown sugar, and believe it or not... NO dairy. These were inspired off of Tone It Up's On-the-go Muffins but I added a few of my own twists, nutritimentation style :)

Ingredients

Wet
3 ripe bananas
1 chia egg (1Tbsp of chia seeds & 3 Tbsp of water)
1/3 cup of unsweetened organic applesauce
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 Tbsp of almond butter

Dry
1 cup of whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick cooking oats)
1 Tbsp of flax seed meal (ground flax seeds)
1/2 cup Sucanat (organic brown sugar)
1 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2-1 cup of your choice of crushed nuts (I used pecans and walnuts)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place muffin cups into muffin pan (or grease it - coconut oil works great!)
Combine chia seeds with water in a small bowl and set aside. The chia seeds will absorb the water and create an egg like mixture.
In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the wet ingredients (including the chia egg) and mix well once more.
Pour the batter into the muffin tray (fill each one about 3/4 way up)
Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool. Take muffins out of tray and place in the fridge or freeze for future use.

Toast these muffins and top with some coconut, almond or your favorite type of butter and enjoy!



Maybe even try making baked french toast with them like I did! Just simply...

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease your ramekin (try using coconut oil/butter)
- Cube two of the muffins. Place one layer of muffin followed by a layer of sliced banana and topped with another layer of muffin.
- Beat one egg and add 1 Tbsp of almond milk (or your choice of milk) & a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture into the ramekin over the muffin mix.
- Place in the fridge to absorb for 5-10 min (or even overnight & bake in the morning!)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes - it will rise a bit and become nice and fluffy/toasted.
Top with some honey or maple syrup and enjoy!!

FREE Fitness Classes in Post Office Square, Boston

THIS Summer is your chance to reach those fitness goals you've always wanted to. There will be eight classes a week offered. Find the full schedule here.

I wanted to create a post about this because I think it's such a great thing when a community comes together to put on events that encourage health and wellness. Also, because I will be teaching at this amazing event! Join me every Tuesday morning 7:15am-8:15am for Pilates!

What to bring: comfy workout clothes, a mat (optional - some will be provided), a water bottle, a towel (if needed - because you WILL be sweating!), sunscreen. Shoes are optional for my class- usually Pilates is done barefoot.

What to expect in my class: expect to be moving, sweating, and working towards getting that beach body! We will combine classical Pilates movements with other challenging sequences for a worth while workout. ALL LEVELS are welcome - Nothing is impossible, you can do it! Music will be played and we will have some fun! 

What is Pilates? "Pilates is a body conditioning routine developed by Joseph Pilates that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, and developing a strong core or center, and improving coordination and balance. Pilates' system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginning to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises."

I hope to see everyone this summer - bring your friends, family, and coworkers to help support this event to make the world a healthier and happier place.

Join our other talented instructors for Pilates, Zumba, Bootcamp, and Yoga - meet them here.