BLT Salad with Avocado

BLT Salad with Avocado

INGREDIENTS 4-6 cups salad greens, washed and chopped as desired 1 medium tomato, diced 2 carrots, cut in bite size strips 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and cut in bite size pieces (I used al fresco fully cooked uncured chicken bacon and warmed up prior to serving.) 1/2...
Asian Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Asian Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 TB soy sauce ( I use San-J Tamari, reduced sodium) 1 TB sesame oil 1 TB minced ginger 1 TB sesame seeds (I use a mixture of traditional with black seeds too) 2-3 cups of veggies of your choice (I...
Kale, Bacon & Tomato Egg White Omelet in a Mug

Kale, Bacon & Tomato Egg White Omelet in a Mug

INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites, lightly beaten (If using boxed egg whites this is 3/4 cup) OR use 2 whole eggs instead. 2 tablespoons fully cooked ham or chicken bacon, in bite size pieces (I use the al fresco chicken bacon, 1 strip per mug) 2 tablespoons fresh baby kale or...
Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

  2 corn tortillas 2 eggs 1/4 cup cheddar cheese dash cumin and paprika Belly friendly salsa: 1, 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, juice drained (Hunts plain or Muir Glen Fire roasted plain or Trader Joe’s Diced and Fire Roasted with green chiles) ¼ cup fresh...
Coco-Nutty Granola

Coco-Nutty Granola

Yield: 6 cups (FODMAP limit =1/4 cup; use as topping on lactose free yogurt) INGREDIENTS 4 ½ cups Wessex Ltd. 5 grain cereal or old-fashioned oats (FODMAPers use old fashioned oats) ½ cup pecans, chopped ½ cup almonds, sliced ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds ½ cup unsalted...
Hash Brown Egg Nest

Hash Brown Egg Nest

INGREDIENTS 4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (uncooked) I used plain frozen shredded-style hash browns that I defrosted. You could also try grating 2-3 large peeled raw Yukon Gold or similar potatoes for a substitute. 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon garlic infused oil or...
Fruit & Yogurt Topped Pineapple Slices

Fruit & Yogurt Topped Pineapple Slices

INGREDIENTS I whole pineapple, cut horizontally into 3/4 inch thick rounds 1, 8 ounce container lactose free yogurt (plain or vanilla, I used Green Valley lactose free vanilla) Fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, kiwifruit wedges, coconut, papaya, banana for...
Creamy Coconut Milk Quinoa Pudding

Creamy Coconut Milk Quinoa Pudding

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (red, white, tri-color), drain and rinse 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk 2 Tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste Garnish: 1 Tablespoon whipped cream and fresh blueberries DIRECTIONS...
Cranberry, Oat and Seed (No Bake) Granola Bars

Cranberry, Oat and Seed (No Bake) Granola Bars

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup golden syrup (check baking aisle of Whole Foods) 2/3 cup uncooked steel cut oats (sub in old fashioned oats if you like) 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 cup suitable nuts and seeds (I used a mix of sliced...
Quinoa Granola

Quinoa Granola

INGREDIENTS 1 cup whole rolled oats (certified gluten free) 1 cup buckwheat (either groats or uncooked hot cereal mix is fine) 1/3 cup quinoa (I used 1/6 cup each of of red and regular quinoa) 2 T chia seeds 3/4 cup raw almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup raw pumpkin...
Blueberry Lime Coconut Smoothie

Blueberry Lime Coconut Smoothie

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 ounces plain nonfat lactose free yogurt (I used Green Valley) 1 teaspoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons water Ice if using fresh blueberries (about 6 cubes or more...
Blueberry Kiwi Minty Groovy Smoothie

Blueberry Kiwi Minty Groovy Smoothie

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 small kiwifruit (peeled) 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (sub in lactose free yogurt if on low FODMAP diet) 1/3 cup water 6 fresh mint leaves DIRECTIONS Blend away to a creamy texture. Enjoy! It’s best to drink this smoothie right away as...
Baked Oatmeal Cups

Baked Oatmeal Cups

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as grapeseed or canola oil 1/2 cup water 1 cup lactose free milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional toppings:...
“Just Monkeying Around” Smoothie

“Just Monkeying Around” Smoothie

INGREDIENTS 1 frozen banana, peel removed 1/2 cup almond milk (FODMAPers sub in coconut or lactose free cow’s milk) 1 heaping tablespoon all natural peanut butter 3-4 ice cubes   DIRECTIONS Toss everything into blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. Enjoy...
Almond, Parmesan and Dill Crackers

Almond, Parmesan and Dill Crackers

INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1-2 TB fresh dill, thyme, or rosemary, chopped fine 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, lactose free cow’s milk or 1-2 TB Greek yogurt DIRECTIONS Mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese and herbs in medium...