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This Vegan Whole Wheat Pancake recipe is my family’s favorite Saturday morning breakfast. This vegan pancake recipe is full of plant-based, healthy ingredients, and makes the most delicious breakfast.

I love making homemade pancakes on the weekend, and these vegan pancakes without eggs are my absolute favorite pancake recipe!

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When I first started eliminating meat products from my diet, I had a hard time finding a breakfast recipe without eggs. I love pancakes, but they aren’t vegan. Through trial and error we came up with this eggless pancake recipe and now it’s the only one we’ll make.

If you are looking for a healthier vegan pancake recipe you have got to try this recipe!

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Here at My Crazy Good Life we have readers of all comfort levels in the kitchen. To better serve everyone who visits this page, we’re dedicated to providing a lot of information about the ingredients, detailed cooking instructions, recipe tips, as well as healthy eating plan calculations.

If you’re confident in the kitchen and want to skip past all of that, please simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find our easy to print eggless pancakes recipe.

Ingredients in this Eggless Pancakes Recipe

  • Chia seeds: Chia seeds and water are how we create an egg substitute for our eggless pancake batter. Learn more about egg substitutes here.
  • Plant based milk: I use unsweetened almond milk but you can also use oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk. Just find the unsweetened and unflavored options.
  • Apple cider vinegar: We use apple cider vinegar to make a vegan butter milk alternative. You can also use white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Whole wheat flour: I like to use whole wheat flour whenever I can. Whole wheat flour and white flour are pretty different. Whole wheat flour is made by grinding entire wheat kernels into a powder, whereas white flour removes the most nutrient-rich parts: the bran and germ. Whole wheat flour is a good source of protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
  • Baking powder: Baking powder is what helps to make fluffy pancakes with a slightly less dense texture.
  • Baking soda: We use baking soda in this recipe to neutralize the acid.
  • Salt: In all baked goods, the correct amount of salt is essential for a final flavor that’s not too bland, not too salty, but just right.
  • Ground cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a traditional flavor, and it’s a natural antioxidant.
  • Vegan butter: Melted butter is what we need. I use Earth Balance butter.
  • Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a natural sweetener. It’s our favorite liquid sweetener when needing to add a hint of sweet to our recipes because it contains a small amount of minerals, such as manganese and zinc. Bonus: It’s also vegan! 
  • Vanilla extract: Be sure and grab the pure vanilla extract, not the imitation.
ingredients for Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

How to Make Eggless Pancakes

  1. Add chia seeds to water and set aside to form a gel.
  2. Add vinegar to the almond milk and set aside to allow it to curdle. The two combined will form a substitute for buttermilk.
  3. In a medium bowl add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix to create your dry ingredients.
  4. Stir the chia seeds. This gives them a more uniform consistency and allows them to soften. If they’re hard to stir they might need more water – it’s ok to add more.
  5. Melt your butter and into a small mixing bowl add the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  6. Add the almond milk/vinegar mixture as well as chia seeds to the other wet ingredients. Stir the wet ingredients together well and try to get as many clumps as you can from the chia seeds.
  7. Mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients just until mixed, and then set the pancake batter aside.
  8. These cook differently from regular pancakes – I’ve added details instructions here for you to follow. Once you know how these cook the first time, they’ll be easier to make – I promise!
  9. Turn the griddle onto medium heat to medium-high heat (just to the high side of medium) and spray with a neutral flavored oil cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil work well). Allow the griddle to completely heat before adding pancake batter.
  10. Pour your pancake batter to add 3-4 pancakes to the hot griddle – about half the amount of pancakes you’d add for a traditional recipe. Because of the absence of eggs, this eggless pancake batter spreads a bit wider and takes longer to firm up than typical batters, so you’ll want to give it some room and time to cook. Avoid the sides of the griddle where the pan won’t heat as hot. The first batch of these is a bit finicky, but it gets better with the second batch.
  11. Allow these pancakes to cook for 8-9 minutes before you flip them for the first time. Maybe check the bottoms at 4-5 minutes to ensure your stovetop cooks like mine does. You’ll want the outsides of them to begin to turn golden brown before you flip them. Test the pancake before flipping by slowly sliding the spatula underneath the pancake to see if it’s solid underneath.
  12. Once the pancakes are firm enough to flip, go ahead and do so. Cook for 3-4 minutes and use a butter knife to test that the pancakes are cooked through the center.
  13. Remove the pancakes from the griddle and plate them, then move onto your next batch. The next rounds will cook a bit faster, but still take longer than traditional pancakes.
  14. Serve your vegan pancakes warm and top with maple syrup. See recipe tips below for more delicious pancakes toppings!
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Recipe Tips

  • I’ll be the first to admit that cooking vegan pancakes without eggs isn’t the easiest thing to do at first, but you’ll find yourself coming back to this egg-free recipe every weekend like we do because it’s delicious and, after they’re cooked, has the consistency of traditional whole wheat pancakes.
  • I double and freeze this recipe with great success. The leftover vegan pancakes are perfect for busy mornings!
  • There are a variety of delicious and nutritious toppings that you can add to your vegan whole wheat pancakes. Here are a few ideas:
    • Fresh fruit, such as berries (hello blueberry pancakes!), sliced banana, or sliced apples
    • Maple syrup or agave nectar
    • Nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, almonds, or extra chia seeds
    • Nut butter, such as peanut butter or almond butter. Not only do they taste delicious, but the Mayo Clinic reports that nuts help improve cholesterol levels. A serving of nut butter is a great source of valuable nutrients.
    • Yogurt, such as coconut yogurt or soy yogurt
    • Chocolate chips, dried fruit, or spices
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Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

Entire recipe: 4 Yellow Containers, 2.65 Orange Container, 6 Sweetener Teaspoons, 7 Teaspoons

Per serving: Just under 0.75 Yellow Container, 0.5 Orange Container, 1 Sweetener Teaspoon, 1 Teaspoon

Weight Watchers Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

5 Points on the 2023 Plan

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Looking for more vegan breakfast recipes?

  • Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns This delicious shredded sweet potato hash browns recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is great for vegan breakfast but it also makes an excellent side dish for brunch or even dinner!
  • Homemade Healthy Bagels This golden brown Homemade Bagel recipe is made with whole wheat flour and tastes absolutely delicious!
  • Vegan Breakfast Hash Browns Vegan Breakfast Hash Browns with Veggies is a great way to start your day! This easy gluten free recipe has crispy potatoes and a rainbow of veggies.
  • Baked Banana Oatmeal This Baked Banana Oatmeal recipe is a real treat–it can easily be eaten for breakfast or dessert! Mashed bananas, whole grain oats, chia seeds, almond milk, and spices make this a hearty and fulfilling gluten free dish.
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Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

This Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes recipe is my family's favorite Saturday morning breakfast. This vegan pancake recipe is full of plant-based, healthy ingredients, and makes the most delicious pancakes.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan whole wheat pancakes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 175kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Enameled Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup plant based milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter melted (I prefer unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add chia seeds to water and set aside to form a gel. 1/3 cup chia seeds 1 cup water
  • Add vinegar to milk and set aside to allow it to curdle, will form a substitute for buttermilk. 1 cup plant based milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • To a bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Stir chia seeds. This gives them a more uniform consistency and allows them to soften.
  • To a small bowl add melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add almond milk/vinegar mixture as well as chia seeds. Stir the wet ingredients together well and try to get as many clumps as you can from the chia seeds.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients just until mixed, set aside.
  • Turn the griddle onto medium-high heat (just to the high side of medium) and spray with an olive oil cooking spray. Allow the griddle to completely heat before adding pancake batter.
  • Add 3-4 pancakes to the griddle – about half the amount of pancakes you'd add for a traditional recipe. Because of the absence of eggs, this batter spreads a bit wider and takes longer to firm up than typical batters, so you'll want to give it some room and time to cook. Avoid the sides of the griddle where the pan won't heat as hot. The first batch of these is a bit finicky, but it gets better with the second batch.
  • Allow these pancakes to cook for 8-9 minutes before you flip them for the first time. You'll want the outsides of them to begin to brown before you flip them. Test the pancake before flipping by slowly sliding the spatula underneath the pancake to see if it's solid underneath.
  • Once the pancakes are firm enough to flip, go ahead and do so. Cook for 3-4 minutes and use a butter knife to test that the pancakes are cooked through the center.
  • Remove the pancakes from the griddle and plate them, then move onto your next batch. The next rounds will cook a bit faster, but still take a bit longer than traditional pancakes.
  • I'll be the first to admit that cooking pancakes without eggs isn't the easiest thing to do at first, but you'll find yourself coming back to this egg-free recipe every weekend like we do because it's delicious and after they're cooked, has the consistency of traditional whole wheat pancakes.

Notes

Recipe Tips
  • I’ll be the first to admit that cooking vegan pancakes without eggs isn’t the easiest thing to do at first, but you’ll find yourself coming back to this egg-free recipe every weekend like we do because it’s delicious and after they’re cooked, has the consistency of traditional whole wheat pancakes.
  • I double and freeze this recipe with great success. The leftover vegan pancakes are perfect for busy mornings!
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes
Entire recipe: 4 Yellow Containers, 2.65 Orange Container, 6 Sweetener Teaspoons, 7 Teaspoons
Per serving: Just under 0.75 Yellow Container, 0.5 Orange Container, 1 Sweetener Teaspoon, 1 Teaspoon
Weight Watchers Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes
Per serving: 5 2023 Plan Points

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg

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We love having healthy snacks in the house, and these healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a staple in our home. These chewy granola bars are what we grab for when we need a quick snack before dinner or as we are running out the door without breakfast.

This is my years-old, family favorite base granola bar recipe that you can customize for your family. Plus, they’re no bake! When the boys were young, they were also called Mom’s Really Good Granola Bars. 

These homemade granola bars are better than store bought granola bars for several reasons. The most important reason for me is that there are no preservatives to keep them shelf stable, but I also love that I am able to customize them perfectly for my favorite flavors. Store bought bars have nothing on these.

With their perfect chewy texture, these are satisfying to eat and help to kick sugar cravings to the curb. I love that they’re naturally sweetened with honey and so easy to make.

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Where’s the recipe?

Here at My Crazy Good Life, we write recipes that anyone can make – whether you’re brand new to the kitchen or have been cooking for years.

If you’re needing ingredient information, detailed instructions, recipe tips, and calculations for healthy eating plans like Weight Watchers and the 21 Day Fix, you’ll find that information below.

Just need the recipe? You’ll want to scroll down to the bottom of the post to the printable recipe for the ingredient amounts and basic recipe instructions for these Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars.

Ingredients in Healthy Homemade Granola Bars:

This is the base granola bar mixture.

  • Oats I usually use regular oats or rolled oats. I’d stay away from steel cut oats because the texture isn’t as easy to eat and they’ll need different peanut butter and honey ratios. If you’re gluten-free, you’ll want to find gluten-free oats that have not been grown in wheat fields.
  • Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter, whatever your preference is. I buy peanut butter that only has peanuts and salt as an ingredient – I try to stay away from palm oil. Other nut butter options (sunflower seed butter, almond butter) should work just as well.
  • Honey Typically I’d say that you could swap this with pure maple syrup, but the consistency of syrup isn’t what you need for this recipe. I’d stick with honey.
ingredients for peanut butter granola bars in white bowls on top of a white marble countertop

Optional ingredients:

Adding these, or other optional ingredients, might mean that you need to use additional peanut butter or honey in your recipe.

2-4 tablespoons of:

  • Flax seed
  • Chia seeds
  • MCT powder
  • 7 grain cereal
  • Collagen powder

One quarter cup of:

  • protein powder
  • unsweetened shredded coconut
  • chopped nuts: I prefer almonds, walnuts, or cashews
  • dried fruits like dried cranberries, raisins, or goji berries (I prefer to chop them so the texture isn’t thrown off, and the bars stick together better)
  • chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, dairy free chocolate chips. If you’re looking for a chocolatey taste without the sugar, use chocolate protein powder or some cacao powder.

For the recipe that we make regularly, I use chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, dried low sugar cranberries and raisins (or goji berries), and dairy free mini chocolate chips.

How to make these Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Bars:

  1. Chop the nuts and dried fruit, if you’re using them.
  2. Add peanut butter, honey, oats, and any optional ingredients into a bowl and mix them well. This is SO much easier with a stand mixer.
  3. Grab a 9×9 baking sheet and line it with some parchment paper. If you don’t have a 9×9 pan, any pan will do–just keep an eye on how thick your bars are.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture onto the parchment paper. This will help you handle the granola bars to shape them.
  5. Cover the mixture up with another piece of parchment paper, and begin rolling the bars flat. You can use a can of soda or beans if you don’t have a rolling pin that will fit inside the pan.
  6. After your oat mixture is nice and flat, throw the top piece of parchment away and use the bottom one to lift out your granola bars onto a cooling rack.
  7. Push the granola into a nice firm square on all sides, then let it sit and harden for at least an hour.
  8. Cut your granola bars. I use a pizza cutter.
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How to store these Peanut Butter Granola Bars:

I store my granola bars in a ziplock container in the fridge. I typically make at least a double batch and have had no problem storing them in the fridge for a month, but they typically don’t last that long.

These granola bars can also be frozen. I freeze them when I travel with them or when I want to prep.

Recipe Tips for making healthy homemade granola bars:

  • This recipe is really flexible. Don’t stress about perfect measurements.
  • Depending on the brand of peanut butter you’re using, you might wan to add more or leave a little out. Typically, natural peanut butter (with only peanuts and salt) is thinner than peanut butter that contains palm oil. Start by following the recipe directions and if you’re struggling to keep the bars together, add more peanut butter (or honey).

Do these Granola Bars have protein?

Each bar made with just the base recipe has 6 grams of protein before adding any optional ingredients. Adding in protein powder or collagen can increase the amount of protein per bar.

two homemade peanut butter granola bars on a white plate. in the background you can see more granola bars on butcher paper.

Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix Granola Bars

To make this recipe as compatible as possible with weight loss plans, I’d stick with the healthy additions and opt out of the ones with sugar. This is a calorie-dense recipe, and I wouldn’t rely on it as a daily snack if you’re trying to lose weight.

With all of the teaspoons for honey and peanut butter, it doesn’t work to count these in Portion Fix containers. These are a yellow container treat swap, which means that three times a week you could eat these (or another treat) and swap it for a regular yellow container.

You can read more about both yellow and purple container treat swaps right here.

Weight Watchers Granola Bars:

For 16 servings, each serving counts as 9 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 7 Purple Plan Points

If you’re on the 2023 Point Plan, count each serving as 9 points. If you’d like to reduce the points, divide this recipe into more servings. 32 servings will make each bar 5 points.

More No Bake Snacks:

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Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a chewy, easy to make, delicious no bake snack recipe! Base recipe is just 3 simple ingredients.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Granola Bar, healthy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 people
Calories 127kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza Cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter crunchy or creamy
  • 1 cup honey
  • 3 cups oats

Now you have your basic granola bars. Add what you like from the list below to customize them! More options can be found in the recipe post.

  • 2-4 tbsps flax seed
  • 1-2 scoops protein powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts almonds/walnuts/cashews
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries raisins, chocolate chips – anything yummy :)

Instructions

  • Chop the nuts and dried fruit, if you're using them.
  • Add peanut butter, honey, oats, and any optional ingredients into a bowl and mix them well. 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup honey 3 cups oats
  • Grab a 9×9 baking sheet and line it with some parchment paper. If you don't have a 9×9 pan, any pan will do–just keep an eye on how thick your bars are.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture onto the parchment paper. This will help you handle the granola bars to shape them.
  • Cover the mixture up with another piece of parchment paper, and begin rolling the bars flat. You can use a can of soda or beans if you don't have a rolling pin that will fit inside the pan.
  • After your oat mixture is nice and flat, throw the top piece of parchment away and use the bottom one to lift out your granola bars onto a cooling rack.
  • Push the granola into a nice firm square on all sides, then let it sit in the fridge and harden for an hour or so if you have the time. They'll be a little easier to cut, but the rest time is optional.
  • Cut your granola bars. I use a pizza cutter.

Notes

21 Day Fix Granola Bars
To make this recipe as compatible as possible with weight loss plans, I’d stick with the healthy additions and opt out of the ones with sugar. This is a calorie-dense recipe, and I wouldn’t rely on it as a daily snack if you’re trying to lose weight.
With all of the teaspoons for honey and peanut butter, it doesn’t work to count these in Portion Fix containers. These are a yellow container treat swap, which means that three times a week you could eat these (or another treat) and swap it for a regular yellow container.
You can read more about both yellow and purple container treat swaps right here.
Weight Watchers Granola Bars:
For 16 servings, each serving counts as 9 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 7 Purple Plan Points
If you’re on the 2023 Point Plan, count each serving as 9 points. If you’d like to reduce the points, divide this recipe into more servings. 32 servings will make each bar 5 points.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 5.9g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies https://mycrazygoodlife.com/banana-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/banana-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:15:51 +0000 http://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=22137 I have a sweet tooth, and it’s not easily satisfied with healthier desserts. I’m working on that. These banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are helping. They’re healthy chocolate chip cookies that help you fight cravings for sweets, and they stay well in the fridge! Our flour-free Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with only...

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I have a sweet tooth, and it’s not easily satisfied with healthier desserts. I’m working on that. These banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are helping. They’re healthy chocolate chip cookies that help you fight cravings for sweets, and they stay well in the fridge!

Our flour-free Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with only five simple ingredients. Ingredients that you most likely always have on hand, and are ready to go in a sweet craving emergency.

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Our baked cookies are easy to make, and will be your new go to recipe for banana oatmeal cookies. With no refined sugar, our recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas.

These easy banana oatmeal cookies can also be easily modified to be gluten-free by using gluten free oatmeal!

Pro tip: Double our easy banana oatmeal cookies recipe and thank me later. We love to keep a batch in the freezer ready to go when our craving strikes.

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Ingredients

  • Bananas: You’ll need a mashed bananas or two on hand that are ripe. We’ve used overripe bananas too, and they work great, also. The mashed banana will naturally sweeten the absolutely delicious oatmeal cookies. Don’t worry, the banana flavor isn’t overpowering in this recipe. You’ll enjoy a subtle banana flavor in our banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
  • Oats: Quick oats or old fashioned rolled oats, it didn’t seem to matter which I used. You may also use gluten free oats in this cookie recipe if needed.
  • Cinnamon: Anything with cinnamon will taste amazing. The cinnamon combined with the oats, mashed banana, and dark chocolate chips is perfection in a bite.
  • Vanilla Extract: Yum. Vanilla flavor mixed with oats and chocolate chips. Swoon.
  • Sea salt: In my opinion, all things delicious have a solid blend of sweet and salty.
  • Dark chocolate chips: We love the flavor of dark chocolate chips with these banana oatmeal cookies. If you do choose to use a different type of chocolate chip, like semi sweet chocolate chips, please recalculate your healthy eating plan points.
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies on a wood board

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Mash the bananas with a fork. I tried to do them with my mixer, but they didn’t get as mushy as I wanted. The fork works well.
  3. Add everything but the chocolate chips to the large mixing bowl and mix for 1 minute.
  4. Add chocolate chips and stir by hand.
  5. Drop large spoonfuls of unbaked cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet, you should get about 8 cookies per batch.
  6. Cook for 18-22 minutes. It’s not easy to tell when they’re done because they’re so dark. I poke them and see if they fall apart. If they start to come apart, give them a few more minutes.
  7. Remove and cool completely and store in the fridge.
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Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to let the banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container if storing in the refrigerator. Our oatmeal banana cookies may also be stored in the freezer for a longer period of time.
  • To thaw the cookies from the freezer, simply move the cookies to the refrigerator. We don’t recommend heating them in the microwave.
  • Use ripe bananas for this recipe. You can identify ripe bananas as bananas that are yellow with brown spots on it. Overripe bananas tend to turn mostly brown. They will still work, but we’ve found the most success in using ripe bananas that just have a little bit of brown spots on the peel.
  • Normally cookies turn a nice golden brown color when finished. Since these are darker in color, you won’t be able to use the golden brown coloring as a key to tell when finished. We use the poke test on this. If you poke them, and they start to fall apart put them back in the oven for a few minutes.
  • This banana chocolate chip cookies call for dark chocolate chips. If you use semi sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips in this recipe, you’ll need to recalculate your healthy eating plan points.
  • This recipe could easily be modified into a gluten free recipe. Simply swap out the old fashioned oats for a gluten free variety of oats. They make plenty of brands of gluten free old fashioned oats, as well as gluten free quick oats available in grocery stores.
  • We love that our banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are made with no refined sugar. You won’t find granulated sugar, or light brown sugar in this recipe. They are naturally sweetened with the mashed banana. These yummy cookies are perfectly sweet without the added sugar.
  • Our healthy banana oatmeal cookies could be made without chocolate chips, and instead add raisins into the banana cookies. Both way of making our banana oatmeal cookies taste amazing.
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Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix or Portion Fix

Counts as a yellow container treat swap. 2 cookies = one yellow container.

If you’re using raisins in these cookies, your swap will be 1/2 purple, 1/2 yellow, 1/2 teaspoon :)

Weight Watchers

Each serving counts as 3 2023 Plan Points | 3 Blue Points | 3 Green Points | 2 Purple Points each if you make 8 per batch. If you make them smaller you can adjust your points accordingly.

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These healthier banana oatmeal cookies are the perfect healthy cookie! I think you could even have them for breakfast.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 21 Day Fix, Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, healthy, healthy chocolate chip cookies, Weight Watchers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 98kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas mashed, ripe
  • 1 cup oats quick cook or rolled, it didn’t seem to matter which I used. Use gluten free oats if needed.
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325º.
  • Mash the bananas with a fork. I tried to do them with my mixer, but they didn't get as mushy as I wanted. 2 bananas
  • Add all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, to a mixing bowl and mix together for 1 minute. 1 cup oats , 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Add chocolate chips and stir by hand. (this will keep them from breaking). 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Using a spoon, place 8 cookie-sized portions onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Cook for 18-22 minutes. It's not easy to tell when they're done because they're so dark. I poke them and see if they fall apart. If they start to come apart, give them a few more minutes.
  • When done,  cool and store in the fridge.

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Notes

  • 21 Day Fix: This counts as a yellow container treat swap. 2 cookies = one yellow container.
  • Weight Watchers Each serving counts as 3 2023 Plan Points | 3 Blue Points | 3 Green Points | 2 Purple Points each if you make 8 per batch. If you make them smaller you can adjust your points accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe https://mycrazygoodlife.com/pumpkin-pie-wonder-whip/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/pumpkin-pie-wonder-whip/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:25:46 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=38246 This Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip recipe is going to make all of the traditional pumpkin pie fans happy! It’s a like a creamy pumpkin pie in a bowl–or you could even use it as a pumpkin cream pie filling! This delicious protein packed snack or dessert recipe is the perfect sweet treat for you as...

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This Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip recipe is going to make all of the traditional pumpkin pie fans happy! It’s a like a creamy pumpkin pie in a bowl–or you could even use it as a pumpkin cream pie filling!

This delicious protein packed snack or dessert recipe is the perfect sweet treat for you as well as your family. It is hands down one of the best pumpkin pie recipes on the internet.

The best part of this great dessert is that it is made with only a few simple ingredients but is still full of protein and delicious pumpkin flavor!

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I’ve used Wonder Whips as my favorite go-to desserts. You can use Wonder Whip in pies or as a quick no bake dessert. I also love eating them for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack! You really can’t go wrong with the flexibility of Wonder Whips.

Wonder Whip is a high protein dessert created by the founder of 2B Mindset, a Beachbody nutrition program. Wonder Whips are creamy and rich, and sometimes I can’t even finish one serving because it’s too much – in a good way. 

I have many delicious Wonder Whip recipes that are perfect for all occasions. My Wonder Whip recipes earn a five star rating from guests and my family. 

Wonder Whip doesn’t always have to be sweet, we have many savory Wonder Whip recipes too! Get your pumpkin loving friends and family over, and let’s serve up some delicious Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe! 

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Here at My Crazy Good Life we strive to support all of our readers. We know that our readers come to our blog with a variety of skills and confidence levels when learning a new recipe in the kitchen. 

To support all of our readers, we make it a priority to write our recipes with detailed information, helpful tips and tricks, as well as nutritional and healthy eating plan information. If you are ready to start cooking this easy recipe, simply scroll down to the bottom of this page to print this Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe. 

Ingredients in Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip

  • Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to purchase the plain canned pumpkin puree, not the one with the pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice included. The good news is you can purchase pumpkin puree year-round, not just during Fall, ya’ll. That being said, if you have spare pumpkins around you can easily make your own pumpkin puree. 
  • Greek Yogurt: We prefer using 1% fat or nonfat greek yogurt for this recipe. If you enjoy a creamier taste, opt to purchase a higher fat content.
  • Cinnamon: A classic ingredient of all pumpkin desserts. We love the complex flavors of cinnamon and think it is the perfect match for the delicious pumpkin flavor. 
  • Stevia: A pinch of Stevia is optional, you can also add a small drizzle of maple syrup or brown sugar to serve as your sweetener. This recipe is perfect without any additional sweetener in my opinion, but if you do add any be sure to recalculate your healthy eating plan points or containers.  
ingredients to make Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or small mixing bowl. 
  2. Mix using blender or hand mixer until it is the consistency you prefer. We love the light and fluffy version of Wonder Whip when using the blender. 
  3. If combining by hand, use fork or whisk and a lot of arm strength to combine until fluffy. 
  4. Enjoy! 
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Recipe Tips

  • This Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip is like fall in a bowl. I love using a whisk, but sometimes when I’m feeling a little lazy I just use a fork! These come out perfect in the blender–it really gives it a good whipped consistency, especially if you’ll be using this as a creamy no bake pumpkin pie filling. It all depends on how much time you have and how much effort you want to put into it.
  • Choosing the correct yogurt is key. It depends a lot of your preference. I’m not a big fan of creamy tastes and textures, so I found that 1% or nonfat were best for me. What I really like, though, is Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt. It’s the only yogurt that I can eat straight out of the container.
  • Be aware that the Oikos Triple Zero yogurt doesn’t always have just Stevia in it–I’ve seen in Canada that it contains other sugars, so I’d be aware of that.
  • Remember, artificial sweeteners are not everyone’s friend because they can cause you to crave sugar and hold onto extra weight. Always check the ingredient list to make sure you understand what you’re buying and putting into your body!
  • If you’re on the 21 Day Fix, Oikos Triple Zero with Stevia is allowed (count an extra teaspoon for the Stevia), as is 2% Plain Greek yogurt. You can use either of these in your Wonder Whips, and definitely in this Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip recipe!
  • We’ve served our Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe over a graham cracker crust for a nice chilled dessert. It’s lighter than other dessert options made with cream cheese or heavy cream, and more filling than traditional cool whip recipes. You could also crumble graham crackers on top for a little crunch. Be sure to recalculate healthy eating plan points if you modify the original recipe. 
  • If this is your first time making a Wonder Whip, play around a little with the amount of mixing you do. Next time, blend it a bit longer if you desire a more fluffy outcome. 
  • For a truly authentic Pumpkin Pie flavor, add in 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. 
  • Our Wonder Whips are best when eaten and chilled. If you are storing these for later, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Do not serve at room temperature, the greek yogurt needs to be chilled. 
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Healthy Eating Plans

Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe

Using plain fat free Greek yogurt, this recipe counts as 0 Points on the 2023 Plan | 0 Blue Plan Points | 2 Green Plan Points | 0 Purple Plan Points.

21 Day Fix Container Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe

21 Day Fix Counts: 1 red container & 1 tsp per serving. 

2B Mindset

Eat this as a healthy breakfast option (paired with a small FFC) or as part of your lunch! I have also used these as snacks when I feel I need one.

More Wonder Whip Recipes

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Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip Recipe

If you're looking for a healthy Fall dessert recipe, this Pumpkin Pie Wonder Whip is amazing! It's packed with protein, contains no added sugar, and can be made in just a few minutes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 21 Day Fix, Beachbody
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 149kcal

Equipment

  • Vitamix Blender
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 pinch Stevia to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or small mixing bowl.  3 tbsp pumpkin puree, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 pinch Stevia
  • Mix using blender or hand mixer until it is the consistency you prefer. We love the light and fluffy version of Wonder Whip when using the blender. 
  • If combining by hand, use fork or whisk and a lot of arm strength to combine until fluffy. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I prefer Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt (vanilla) because it’s sweetened with Stevia. I omit the Stevia in the recipe when I do this. For a creamier texture, use 2% plain Greek Yogurt and follow the recipe above.
21 Day Fix Container Counts: 1R, 1 tsp per serving
2B Mindset Plate It suggestions: Eat this as a healthy breakfast option (paired with a small FFC) or as part of your lunch! I have also used these as snacks when I feel I need one.|
Weight Watchers Points: 0 Points on the 2023 Plan / 0 Blue Plan Points / 2 Green Plan Points / 0 Purple Plan Points (when using Oikos Triple Zero Plain Greek Yogurt)

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7102IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 1mg

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Healthy Donuts in a Blender https://mycrazygoodlife.com/healthy-donut-recipe-blender-recipe/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/healthy-donut-recipe-blender-recipe/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:27 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=33625 Looking for a delicious and healthy donut recipe? Look no further! These healthy blender donuts are full of clean ingredients for a healthier treat that everyone will love. This healthy donut in a blender is one of my favorite recipes to make for weekend breakfast. It’s a gluten free donut recipe that has no refined...

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Looking for a delicious and healthy donut recipe? Look no further! These healthy blender donuts are full of clean ingredients for a healthier treat that everyone will love.

This healthy donut in a blender is one of my favorite recipes to make for weekend breakfast. It’s a gluten free donut recipe that has no refined sugar and is made with simple ingredients. The best part is they are so easy to whip up, and the kids will love the donut shapes. You can add fun toppings to theirs to celebrate special occasions. 

I love a good blender recipe and this baked donut recipe is no exception. It’s a perfect grab and go breakfast for busy weekdays, or one that you can sit and enjoy with a cup of coffee on Saturday morning.

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In this post you’ll find information on the healthy ingredients we use, as well as detailed instructions, recipe tips and healthy eating plan calculations. If you’d like to skip past all of that you can find the full recipe for Healthy Donuts in the Blender at the bottom of the post. 

Ingredients in Healthy Donuts in a Blender

  • Eggs: eggs are among the most nutritious foods in the planet but, in addition to their health benefits, eggs also play an important role in baking. They will add structure and texture to these healthy blender donuts.  
  • Coconut milk: I like to use a dairy free milk alternative like coconut milk or almond milk.
  • Pure maple syrup: there’s no white sugar in this recipe. I love using natural, unrefined sweeteners when I bake. 
  • Pumpkin puree: make sure you get canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Plain pumpkin puree is a great source of fiber and adds healthy fat and moisture to this recipe.
  • Coconut oil: coconut oil is my go-to oil when I bake. I personally believe that unrefined and cold pressed oils are the best choices, and coconut oil is typically processed using these methods. If you’d like to learn more about which oils are healthiest, you can read my post on it here
  • Almond flour: if you have a nut allergy you can use whole wheat or all purpose flour. Just be sure to adjust your nutrition facts if you keep track of them.
  • Coconut flour: using coconut flour makes this a gluten free blender recipe.
  • Vanilla extract: get the real thing, please! It makes such a difference in taste. 
  • Baking soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg or ginger
  • Cloves
  • Salt
  • Optional: Coconut sugar or crystals
ingredients needed to make Healthy Donuts in a Blender

How to Make Healthy Donuts in a Blender

  1. First preheat the oven to 350. 
  2. Next, oil the insides of your donut pan really well with nonstick spray. I use coconut or avocado oil spray when I make this recipe.
  3. Then place the egg, coconut milk, pumpkin, maple, coconut oil, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until frothy (about 15 seconds).Note: You can also use a muffin tin.
  4. Now add the dry ingredients and blend on low for 10 to 20 seconds.
  5. Finally, spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. When the donuts are done cooking let them cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
  7. Before removing, run a knife around the edges of each donut to loosen them from the donut molds. Lift gently to keep the donut from falling apart. 
  8. Very lightly spray the donuts with your preferred cooking oil spray and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and coconut crystals.
  9. Let cool on a baking rack until room temperature or just slightly warm. 
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Recipe Tips

  • These are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • One of the best things about this recipe is that it is super customizable to your taste preferences. You can add chocolate chips, cocoa powder, or even make a chocolate glaze to go on top. If chocolate isn’t your thing, you could top these healthy donuts with peanut butter or almond butter.
  • Don’t have a blender? You can mix this by hand too. Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, and then add them to your wet ingredients. 

Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix \ Portion Fix

Each donut counts as a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix.

Weight Watchers

8 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 8 Purple Plan Points

7 points on the 2023 Plan (using light, unsweetened coconut milk)

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This healthy donut recipe is a weekend breakfast treat! I love a good blender recipe, they're easy to prep–you're going to love these healthier donuts!
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This healthy donut recipe is a weekend breakfast treat! I love a good blender recipe, they’re easy to prep–you’re going to love these healthier donuts!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Healthy Donut Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 176kcal

Equipment

  • Vitamix Blender
  • donut pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut flour

Spices:

  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg or ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • First preheat the oven to 350. 
  • Next, oil the insides of your donut pan really well with nonstick spray. I use coconut or avocado oil spray when I make this recipe.
  • Then place the egg, coconut milk, pumpkin, maple, coconut oil, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until frothy (about 15 seconds). 5 eggs, ½ cup coconut milk, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut oil, 1 tsp vanilla
  • Now add the dry ingredients and blend on low for 10 to 20 seconds. ¾ cup almond flour, ½ cup coconut flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp salt
  • Finally, spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • When the donuts are done cooking let them cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
  • Before removing, run a knife around the edges of each donut to loosen them from the donut molds. Lift gently to keep the donut from falling apart. 
  • Very lightly spray the donuts with your preferred cooking oil spray and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and coconut crystals.
  • Let cool on a baking rack until room temperature or just slightly warm. 

Notes

Each donut counts as a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix. 
Weight Watchers | 1 Serving (recipe makes 12) | 8 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 8 Purple Plan Points | 7 points on the 2023 Plan (using light, unsweetened coconut milk)

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 8.7g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns https://mycrazygoodlife.com/sweet-potato-hash-recipe/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/sweet-potato-hash-recipe/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 13:57:09 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=35644 These Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns are so filling and easy to make! I love starting my morning with this filling recipe, and it’s so easy to meal prep as well! This delicious shredded sweet potato hash browns recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is great for breakfast but it also makes an...

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These Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns are so filling and easy to make! I love starting my morning with this filling recipe, and it’s so easy to meal prep as well!

This delicious shredded sweet potato hash browns recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is great for breakfast but it also makes an excellent side dish for brunch or even dinner! You’ll love it even more once you see how easy it is to make.

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Where’s the recipe? 

Here at My Crazy Good Life we write recipes that anyone can make, whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or this is your first time cooking. 

If you’re new to the kitchen, you’ll want to read the post below for information about ingredients, recipe tips, and detailed cooking instructions.

If you’re someone who has some cooking experience you might want to skip to the bottom of the post where you’ll find the ingredient measurements and to the point cooking instructions for thissimple recipe for Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Why are sweet potatoes good for inflammation?

Sweet potatoes (like the ones used in this delicious shredded sweet potato hash) are amazing for inflammation and inflammatory diseases.

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins C and E and on top of that they have carotenoids alpha and beta carotene which are all excellent at reducing inflammation.

Everything from muscle spasms to asthma can be impacted by inflammation in your body, an anti-inflammation diet can help with a variety of ailments. These healthy sweet potato hash browns will help you start the day off on the right foot with a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients in Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns

  • Sweet potatoes Be sure you’re not buying yams, which are just as delicious more like regular potatoes and not needed in this recipe. 
  • Red onion Strong smelling onions like yellow and red contain contain flavonoids that can help fight inflammation
  • Cinnamon & Nutmeg
  • Coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil Whichever one of these oils fits into your diet best will work. 
white bowls on a white counter filled with ingredients: shredded sweet potatoes, diced red onions, cinnamon and nutmeg.

How to make this on the stove: 

  1. Clean and peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler. 
  2. Shred sweet potatoes. I prefer to use my food processor with the coarse shredding blade, but you can use an old fashioned box grater. 
  3. Chop the onion. The food processor works great for this part, too. 
  4. Mix shredded potatoes, onion, and seasoning in a large bowl or plastic bag and mix well.
  5. Heat the coconut or olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. 
  6. Add sweet potato mix and cook over med-low heat. Flip occasionally to lightly brown on all sides.
  7. I like to tamp down the potatoes by pressing with with back of a spatula – this keeps the potatoes dense and I think they cook a little faster. 
  8. Depending on the heat, potatoes will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to cook.
  9. When finished, remove from heat and enjoy!
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. 
white bowls on a white counter filled with shredded sweet potatoes, diced red onions, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Recipe Tips: 

  • Making this sweet potato hash recipe is quick and easy thanks to the food processor. No need to break out the shredder, just toss them into the food processor and they’re ready to go in a few seconds.
  • These shredded sweet potatoes don’t crisp up like regular hash browns – if you’d like crispy sweet potato hash browns, put them in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 for a few minutes (until they start to brown). 
  • This recipe is easily adapted. Add black beans and roasted corn for more fiber, change the seasonings around and add garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika if you like, too. 
  • I love meal prepping this along with this Easy Breakfast CasseroleChicken Apple Sausage Patties, or this Savory Homemade Turkey Sausage Recipe. Either of them tastes great with these Sweet Potato Hash Browns and all of the recipes are easy to freeze and reheat later, which are perfect on a busy morning. 
  • You could also add the veggies from this recipe on top of this sweet potato breakfast hash.
  • Add protein to this meal by adding a fried egg or scrambled eggs to your plate. 
  • If freezing these homemade hash browns, I like to portion these out into small freezer bags. 
black pan with cooked sweet potato hash browns and onions with decorative parsley on top. In the background is a wood tray, blue and white napkin, and a white plate with hard boiled eggs, bacon, and sliced red peppers.

Healthy Eating Plans

This recipe makes about 6 servings. 

21 Day Fix / Portion Fix

Counts for the entire recipe (I give these to you so you can easily recalculate if you add or change anything): 

  • 6 yellow containers, 2 green containers

Per Serving:

  • 1 yellow container, 1/3 green container

2B Mindset 

This is a perfect recipe when paired with homemade sausage like I mentioned above, or an egg or two (depending on your serving of sweet potatoes). Your breakfast should be 50% FFC and 50% protein. 

Trim Healthy Mama

It’s an E recipe on THM, there are no substitutions necessary. 

You can find the Weight Watchers recipe here.

More easy recipes for breakfast

I love an easy breakfast recipe. Whether you’re making it the morning of or meal prepping for the week, here are some of the most delicious ways to start your day: 

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These Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns are a delicious way to start your day and perfect for meal prep!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword hash browns, sweet potato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2kcal

Equipment

  • Enameled Cast Iron Pan
  • Food processor
  • Box Grater

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet potatoes peeled and shredded – a food processor works great for this.
  • 1 large onion red, chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2-3 tbsp healthy oil of your choice

Instructions

  • Clean, peel, and shred sweet potatoes. 3 cups sweet potatoes
  • Chop the onion. 1 large onion
  • Mix the sweet potatoes, onion, and seasonings in a large bowl or plastic bag and mix well. 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a large skillet. 2-3 tbsp healthy oil of your choice
  • Add sweet potato mix and cook over med-low heat. Flip occasionally to lightly brown on all sides.
  • Depending on heat, potatoes will take approx. 20 to 25 minutes to cook.

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Notes

Recipe Tips: 
  • Making this sweet potato hash recipe is quick and easy thanks to the food processor. No need to break out the shredder, just toss them into the food processor and they’re ready to go in a few seconds.
  • These shredded sweet potatoes don’t crisp up like regular hash browns – if you’d like crispy sweet potato hash browns, put them in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 for a few minutes (until they start to brown). 
  • This recipe is easily adapted. Add black beans and roasted corn for more fiber, change the seasonings around and add garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika if you like, too. 
  • I love meal prepping this along with Chicken Apple Sausage Patties or this Savory Homemade Turkey Sausage Recipe. Either of them tastes great with these Sweet Potato Hash Browns and all of the recipes are easy to freeze and reheat later, which are perfect on a busy morning. 
  • You could also add the veggies from this recipe on top of this sweet potato breakfast hash.
  • Add protein to this meal by adding a fried egg or scrambled eggs to your plate. 
  • If freezing these homemade hash browns, I like to portion these out into small freezer bags. 

Healthy Eating Plans

This recipe makes about 6 servings. 
21 Day Fix / Portion Fix
Counts for the entire recipe (I give these to you so you can easily recalculate if you add or change anything): 
  • 6 yellow containers 
    2 green containers
Per Serving:
  • 1 yellow container
  • 1/3 green container
2B Mindset 
This is a perfect recipe when paired with homemade sausage like I mentioned above, or an egg or two (depending on your serving of sweet potatoes). Your breakfast should be 50% FFC and 50% protein. 
Trim Healthy Mama
It’s an E recipe on THM, there are no substitutions necessary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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I’m sharing the easiest way I’ve found to make our Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. Making instant pot eggs is THE way to make hard boiled eggs. 

I use this method to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs every single time. I can make enough hard boiled eggs to fill all of my meal prep needs and have some for a healthy snack for the family to snack on! 

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When you need to make some hard boiled eggs in a hurry this is the best way to make them. There’s no muss, no fuss, no waiting for water to boil, they’re done in just 5 quick minutes. Get ready to enjoy the perfect hard-boiled eggs made perfect in the Instant Pot! 

This is just another one of the many ways that the Instant Pot makes things so much quicker and easier. Everything from Instant Pot Meal Prep, to less hands on cooking time in the kitchen. The Instant Pot makes cooking a breeze.  

If you haven’t purchased one, click here to see which Instant Pot is right for you! You’ll see all of the features, accessories, uses, and more.

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Here at My Crazy Good Life we have a range of readers who use our recipes. Some are beginners in the kitchen, while others are pros. With this in mind, we are dedicated to providing detailed instructions, recipe tips, nutrition information, healthy eating plan information, and more! 

If you are feeling confident and ready to start, simply scroll down to the bottom of the page to find our easy to print Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe. 

Ingredients in Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

  • Eggs: Large eggs, medium eggs, whatever you have on hand. Just be sure to use fresh eggs, not old eggs. The age of the egg has a lot to do with how your hard-boiled eggs will turn out! 
  • Water: Water is key for all forms of pressure cooking. The water at the bottom of the rack will boil and create the pressure to cook the eggs. 
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How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

  1. Place metal rack or egg trivet inside the Instant Pot.
  2. Places eggs on top of the metal rack.
  3. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot if using a 6-quart IP. If using an 8-quart IP, increase the water to a 1 1/2 cups.  
  4. Close, and place the lid on the instant pot making sure the steam valve is sealed. 
  5. Set the manual/high pressure/pressure cook setting for 5 minutes.
  6. Use the natural release for 5 minutes, then quick pressure release the rest of the remaining pressure.
  7. Transfer the eggs to an ice cold water bath.
  8. Peel and enjoy!
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Recipe Tips

  • Cooking eggs in the Instant Pot make the best hard boiled eggs. 
  • I’ve boiled as few as 5 and as many as 18 eggs at one time in my Instant Pot with no time change, there is no specific amount that is required or necessary for the hard boil eggs to turn out perfectly. 
  • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs High Altitude: Elevation affects the cook time because the Instant Pot needs more time to cook in higher elevation. If you live at high altitude, you might have to add a minute or two to your cook time. Our high-altitude guide can help you nail down the perfect amount of time necessary for cooking your eggs. 
  • Egg age is also important, I find the fresher the eggs the more likely i’ll end up with perfect hard boiled eggs. 
  • If you prefer soft-boiled eggs, cook for 4 minutes and manually quick release immediately after the cooking process.
  • The ice bath is key and important to have as much ice as possible. It stops the cooking process and helps you avoid getting the green rings that appear on eggs if you overcook the eggs. The green rings aren’t harmful, just ugly. 
  • If you have any eggs remaining, store any peeled eggs in an airtight container. Unpeeled eggs will remain fresh for up to five days in the refrigerator. 
  • You might modify the amount of time the eggs cook in the instant pot. Give it a few times and be gracious with your learning curve–you’ll find the perfect amount of time that will yield your favorite type of boiled egg and consistency of the egg yolks.

Healthy Eating Plans

Weight Watchers

Serving size: 1 egg

0 Points on the 2023 Plan | 0 Blue Plan Points | 2 Green Plan Points | 0 Purple Plan Points

21 Day Fix / Portion Fix

Our 21 Day Fix Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to track. Count one red container for every 2 eggs you eat! 

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Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

You might not think that hard boiled eggs are a pain to make…unless you’ve been there, struggling to peel them, only to realize that they are either over or under boiled.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword hard boiled eggs, instant pot
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 3 person
Calories 126kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt
  • Instant Pot Trivet
  • Sealing Rings

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Water (for 6 qt Instant Pot)

Instructions

  • Place metal rack or trivet inside the Instant Pot.
  • Places eggs on the metal rack. 6 Eggs
  • Add 1 Cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. 1 Cup Water
  • Use the manual setting for 5 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure/steam to release naturally for 5 minutes, then release steam manually.
  • Place hard boiled eggs in cold water.
  • Peel and enjoy

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Notes

Our 21 Day Fix Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to track. Count one red container for every 2 eggs you eat! 
Weight Watchers 1 Egg: 0 Points on the 2023 Plan| 0 Blue Plan Points | 2 Green Plan Points | 0 Purple Plan Points

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 121mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties https://mycrazygoodlife.com/sweet-homemade-sausage-recipe/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/sweet-homemade-sausage-recipe/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:11:01 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=35662 Our easy chicken apple sausage patties are healthier than those found at the grocery store and they taste delicious! Healthy protein is the way to go. I love that you can make this homemade sausage with either ground chicken or turkey! It’s an easy meal prep breakfast, and a great way to make a perfect...

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Our easy chicken apple sausage patties are healthier than those found at the grocery store and they taste delicious! Healthy protein is the way to go. I love that you can make this homemade sausage with either ground chicken or turkey!

It’s an easy meal prep breakfast, and a great way to make a perfect protein-packed breakfast!

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One of the main reasons why I love making this sweet homemade sausage is for meal prepping. I can whip up a batch and have breakfast protein for the whole week! You can’t go wrong with an easy, healthy, protein packed breakfast.

Studies have shown that eating protein in the morning will help you stay full longer and have more energy. With minimal ingredients, and simple ingredients at that, our healthy breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Shy away from all the extra sugar in things like cereal and pastries and give our tasty homemade sausage patties a try instead.

Where’s the recipe?

I love to provide my readers with all kinds of tips and tricks for my recipes to make sure you get the best results possible, especially if this is your first time making this recipe.

However, I know many of you are experienced in the kitchen and might not need all of my recipe tips and nutritional information. If so, simply scroll to the bottom and you’ll find our easy to print recipe card for Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties.

Ingredients in Chicken Apple Sausage Patties

  • Ground Meat: Any lean ground meat will work. I typically use ground chicken or ground turkey.
  • Cinnamon & Nutmeg: I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg in this sweet sausage recipe. The warmth of these spices complements wonderfully with the apple. If you’re looking for a savory sausage, give this recipe a try.
  • Apple: A fresh apple is perfect for this recipe, choose green for a nice balance in flavors. The apple gives the sausage a perfect hint of sweetness.
  • Bone Broth: There are many store-bought options for incredible bone broth, be sure to look for low sodium bone broth. If you’d like to make your own bone broth you can use this easy chicken crockpot bone broth recipe.
  • Coconut Oil: If you’re cooking on a skillet, you’ll need oil to ensure that the sausage patties won’t stick. I prefer coconut oil but olive oil or avocado oil can also be used.
ingredients needed to make Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties

How To Make Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties in the Oven

  1. First preheat your oven to 375º degrees
  2. Place the ground meat, chopped apple, bone broth, and spices into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Then combine the ingredients together using your hands or spatula.
  4. Form the sausage mixture into 12 small patties and then place them on a parchment or lightly greased foil lined baking sheet.
  5. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until internal temperature of sausages is 165º. We recommend checking the sausage patty temperature with a meat thermometer a few times while baking to ensure the turkey or chicken doesn’t overcook.
  6. Once the patties are cooked, remove the pan from the oven and serve immediately. See below for storing tips.
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How To Make Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties on the Stove Top

  1. First, place the ground meat, chopped apple, bone broth, and spices into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Then combine the ingredients together using your hands or spatula.
  3. Form the sausage mixture into 12 small patties and set aside.
  4. Next, add coconut oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sausage patties to your pan.
  5. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping the sausage patties in the frying pan half way through the cook time. An internal temperature of 165º will ensure that your breakfast sausages are cooked.
  6. Once the patties are cooked, remove from heat and serve immediately. See below for storing tips.
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Recipe Tips

  • A non-stick skillet can help ensure that the breakfast patties stay together when flipping.
  • After handling raw meat, take the extra step of making sure you have both clean hands and clean countertops.
  • Made a double batch and want to freeze some? Place your completely cooled, cooked breakfast patties on a baking sheet and cover them with plastic wrap. Once frozen, remove them from the sheet and place them in a freezer-safe container.
  • To re-heat frozen homemade breakfast sausage, warm a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can also heat them up in an air fryer!
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21 Day Fix

This delicious homemade sausage recipe is completely 21 Day Fix friendly. You can find all of the container counts below. Make sure you adjust the counts if you add, alter, or change any ingredients when you make this at home!

Serving Sizes: Recipe makes 12 patties. Each serving is 3 patties.

Entire Recipe: 4 Red Containers, 1/2 Purple Container, 6 teaspoons of oil, if frying

Per Serving: 1 Red Container, Negligible Purple Container, 1 teaspoon

Weight Watchers

3 Blue Plan Points | 4 Green Plan Points | 3 Purple Plan Points | 2023 points: 0 (without using coconut oil)

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Easy Chicken Apple Sausage Patties

These homemade chicken apple sausage patties are an easy breakfast! Pair with scrambled eggs or a side of fruit for a healthy start to your day.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword 21 Day Fix, homemade turkey sausage, Sweet Homemade Sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 206kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • ½ apple green, chopped small
  • 1/4 cup bone broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil if frying

Optional: salt to taste

    Instructions

    Oven Directions:

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F
    • Add the meat, apple, broth, and spices to a large bowl. 1 lb ground turkey, ½ apple, 1/4 cup bone broth, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg
    • Mix the ingredients together with your hands and form 12 small patties.
    • Place patties on parchment or foil lined baking sheet.
    • Cook for about 20-25 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

    Stove Top Directions:

    • Add the meat, apple, broth, and spices to a large bowl. 1 lb ground turkey, ½ apple, 1/4 cup bone broth, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg
    • Mix the ingredients together with your hands and form 12 small patties.
    • Heat coconut oil in large pan and add sausage patties to hot oil. Cook on both sides until and internal temperature of 165°F is reached, about 5 minutes. 2 tbsp coconut oil

    Notes

    21 Day Fix: 
    Entire Recipe: 
    4 Red Containers, 1/2 Purple Container
    Per Serving: 
    1 Red Container, Negligible Purple Container
    Weight Watchers:
    Per Serving: 
    3 Blue Plan Points / 4 Green Plan Points / 3 Purple Plan Points
    The points for the new 2022/2023 points plan is 0

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Homemade Turkey Sausage Recipe https://mycrazygoodlife.com/homemade-turkey-sausage-recipe/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/homemade-turkey-sausage-recipe/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:23:00 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=35077 Homemade turkey sausage is a great way to start the day. It’s packed with protein and the recipe is quick and simple. If you’ve never made your own sausage this is a great place to start! These savory turkey sausages are especially great for 21 Day Fix, Weight Watchers, and other healthy lifestyle programs because...

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    Homemade turkey sausage is a great way to start the day. It’s packed with protein and the recipe is quick and simple. If you’ve never made your own sausage this is a great place to start!

    These savory turkey sausages are especially great for 21 Day Fix, Weight Watchers, and other healthy lifestyle programs because they are made with ground turkey (although you can also substitute chicken). Turkey and chicken are excellent choices for lean protein that is also low in fat.

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    This is a homemade savory breakfast sausage you won’t want to miss out on! Pair these homemade turkey sausage patties with some fresh vegetables or your favorite eggs and you’ll be ready to go!

    Where’s the recipe?

    Readers with all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen visit My Crazy Good Life for healthy and delicious recipes. To make sure you love your food, I like to provide a ton of helpful tips and tricks in my recipes.

    However, if you’re an experienced cook or you’ve made this before and would like to skip over recipe suggestions and healthy eating plan information, please just scroll to the bottom of the post where you’ll find an easy-to-print version of this turkey sausage recipe!

    Ingredients in Savory Homemade Turkey Sausage

    • Garlic: fresh minced garlic will add a zing to these savory sausages! Garlic powder can also be used in a pinch.
    • Onion: freshly chopped onion is best, but you can use onion powder if you don’t have onions on hand.
    • Cumin: cumin will add a little spice to these sausages, giving them a more robust flavor.
    • Black pepper: the black pepper complements the cumin. Feel free to adjust the amount of pepper to your tastes.
    • Bone broth: low-sodium bone broth is what really gives these sausages their savory flavor.
    • Cayenne pepper (optional): Like a bit more heat? Add some extra spice with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes! You can use seasonings to create a spice mixture that’s right for you.
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    How to Make Savory Homemade Turkey Sausage

    1. Put the lean ground turkey, garlic, onions, broth, and spices into a large mixing bowl.
    2. Mix the ingredients together with your hands.
    3. Form into 12 small patties. Place a generous amount of the meat mixture into the palm of your hand and form the turkey mixture into a round, flat patty shape.
    4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes on a silpat mat and baking sheet.

    Seriously, it really is that easy.

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    Recipe Tips

    • This is a favorite recipe for meal prep! It’s super easy to put together, and sometimes I just need a warm and cozy breakfast food to start my day.
    • If you double this delicious recipe you’ll have a big batch of lean breakfast sausages for an entire week.
    • Not sure how big of a patty to make? If your silpat mat has circular markings on it, use those as a guide to help with portion sizes.
    • Pork sausage and other turkey sausage recipes will sometimes add real maple syrup or brown sugar for a sweeter sausage. Remember that if you add any sweeteners to this homemade version the nutritional counts will change.
    • Made a large batch and want to freeze some? Great! Place your completely cooled, cooked breakfast patties on a baking sheet and cover them with plastic wrap. Once frozen, remove them from the sheet and place them in a freezer-safe container.
    • To re-heat frozen homemade breakfast sausage, warm a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can also heat them up in an air fryer!
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    Healthy Eating Plans

    Serves 4 (3 patties per serving)

    21 Day Fix

    Entire recipe: 4 Red | 1/3 Green

    Per serving: 1 Red | negligible Green

    Weight Watchers

    You can find the Weight Watchers Homemade Sausage post with point calculations here.

    More Breakfast Recipes to go with this Homemade Sausage

    Don’t worry, there’s plenty more where that came from! Here are a few of my other favorite breakfast recipes. Give them a try and let me know what you think.

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    Homemade Turkey Sausage Recipe

    The recipe for this delicious homemade turkey sausage could not be easier! Give it a mix, form the patties, and you are ready for the oven. It’s about as quick and easy as it gets.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Keyword homemade turkey sausage, Savory Homemade Turkey Sausage
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 141kcal

    Equipment

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
    • 3 tsp garlic minced
    • cup onion red, diced
    • ¼ cup bone broth low sodium
    • 1 tsp cumin ground
    • ½ tsp black pepper ground

    Optional: salt to taste

      Instructions

      • Put meat, garlic, onions, broth, and spices into a mixing bowl, mix the ingredients together with your hands. 1 lb ground turkey, 3 tsp garlic, ⅓ cup onion, ¼ cup bone broth, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp black pepper
      • Form into 12 small patties.
      • Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

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      Notes

      21 Day Fix Counts: 1 Red Per 3 sausage patties (the green is negligible)

      Nutrition

      Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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      Breakfast Fajitas Recipe https://mycrazygoodlife.com/fajita-breakfast-casserole/ https://mycrazygoodlife.com/fajita-breakfast-casserole/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:48:00 +0000 https://mycrazygoodlife.com/?p=34047 Every once in a while an idea comes along and I think to myself, “why didn’t you think of that sooner?” This is the situation with our fajita breakfast casserole recipe. Our breakfast fajitas will be your new favorite breakfast food. Somewhere along the way we were told we should only eat fajitas for lunch...

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      Every once in a while an idea comes along and I think to myself, “why didn’t you think of that sooner?” This is the situation with our fajita breakfast casserole recipe. Our breakfast fajitas will be your new favorite breakfast food.

      Somewhere along the way we were told we should only eat fajitas for lunch and dinner, however that isn’t true! We can eat breakfast fajitas first thing in the morning and feel great about it! It’s so easy to pull together on busy mornings, and it’s healthy!

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      Move over breakfast tacos, our breakfast fajitas are delicious, and here to stay! This healthy breakfast fajita recipe is filling and starts your day off with #alltheveggies, flavor, and protein! It’s fresh and much more flavorful than some of the make-ahead breakfast burritos I’ve tried in the past.

      Where’s the recipe?

      Here at My Crazy Good Life, I have readers from all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen on my site, and I receive a lot of questions about both harder recipes and easy recipes. To better serve all of my readers, I’ve made a commitment to put a ton of helpful information in my recipes.

      If you’d like to skip over the information about prepping this recipe ahead of time, beginner directions about how to cook this recipe, nutrition, and healthy eating plan points, please scroll to the bottom of the post, where you’ll find the easy to print Fajita Breakfast Casserole Recipe!

      Ingredients in Breakfast Fajitas

      • Bell Peppers: Packed with vitamins, low in calories, and so flavorful! I prefer using red bell pepper, but choose your favorite colors (green pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper, etc) to use in this recipe.
      • Onions: High in vitamin C. I prefer to use red onions because they’re less inflammatory than other colors. If you only have a yellow onion on hand, feel free to use that.
      • Garlic: Garlic is delicious and belongs in all recipes. Fresh is always better than garlic powder, but if you are in a pinch garlic powder will do.
      • Vegetable seasoning: This jazzes the recipe up a little, and it’s easy to make! You can easily make your own at home by following this homemade vegetable seasoning recipe.
      • Olive oil: I prefer olive oil and coconut oil when I cook. They’re healthier choices and aren’t as processed as some other oils. You can read more about which cooking oils are best.
      This Instant Pot Fajita Breakfast Casserole is the perfect quick breakfast for your busy morning! A 21 Day Fix Breakfast Casserole can help you start the day off right with a no yellow breakfast! This is a great 80 Day Obsession pre-workout recipe, too–just add some wheat toast! 80 Day Obsession Post Workout Meal | #21dayfix #80dayobsession #80do #beachbody #instantpot #casserole #breakfast

      How to make Breakfast Fajitas in the Instant Pot

      Time needed: 12 minutes

      Don’t forget to allow a few minutes for your pressure cooker to come to pressure and release pressure!

      1. Slice the vegetables: Slice the peppers, garlic, and onion and combine in a medium bowl. Sprinkle vegetable seasoning over and mix to ensure seasoning is distributed throughout the vegetable mixture.
      2. Sauté the vegetables: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and spray with cooking spray or add olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Cook peppers, onions, garlic, and vegetable seasoning (optional) for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are fragrant. Your goal is to meld the flavors, not cook the vegetables.
      3. Transfer to dish: Turn off the pressure cooker and transfer the bell peppers and onions to a round oven safe dish or pan. The general rule of thumb is that if a baking dish is oven safe, it will be safe for the pressure cooker.
      4. Add your eggs: Gently crack your eggs and place them on top of the peppers. Your goal here is not to break the yolks. Cover the dish with foil.
      5. Place the trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot and add 1 cup water to the pot.
      6. Place casserole inside the pot: If you don’t have an accessory with handles, you can make a sling by folding a long piece of aluminum foil into thirds and place it under your dish, then gently lower it into the pot–on top of the trivet.
      7. Close & seal: Close the lid of the pot and turn your valve to sealing.
      8. Cook on high pressure: Cook for 2 minutes on high pressure. If you’re not covering your dish in the pot, cook for 3 minutes. Please see Tips section if your eggs aren’t cooked enough.
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      How to cook Breakfast Fajitas on the Stovetop and in the Oven

      Stovetop

      1. Preheat your pan or large nonstick skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté garlic, vegetable seasoning (optional), bell peppers, and onions for 1-2 minutes.
      2. Gently crack the eggs on top of the vegetables, and reduce your heat to medium.
      3. Cover the pan and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the egg whites are no longer translucent. If you’d like to test the eggs, gently press them with the backside of a spoon to see if the yolk is cooked to your liking.
      4. Remove the pan from heat and serve. Garnish with hot sauce, avocado, limes, and cilantro if you’d like. I like to add a dollop of sour cream, but if you do this you’ll need to recalculate your points.

      Oven

      1. Heat oven to 400º.
      2. Toss the sliced onions and peppers with the garlic and vegetable seasoning (optional). Spread them out on a sheet pan or baking sheet that has been sprayed with olive oil.
      3. Gently crack the eggs over the vegetables. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking. You can test the egg yolks by gently pressing them with a rubber spatula to see if it’s cooked enough.
      4. Remove from the oven and serve. Garnish with avocado slices, a little lime juice from lime wedges, and cilantro if you’d like.
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      Recipe Tips

      • If your eggs aren’t cooked enough for your liking, you can put the Instant Pot lid back on your pot and cook for “0” minutes. To do this, hit the Manual or Pressure Cook button and set your time to zero. The pot will come to pressure again, and you’ll quick release that pressure–and your eggs should be perfect.
      • If you don’t have time to prepare the vegetable seasoning recipe, feel free to use a little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and a dash of black pepper. Season to your liking.
      • If you prefer spicy breakfast fajitas, include sliced jalapeños in your vegetable stir-fry, or increase the amount of chili powder in your spice mix.
      • If any extra vegetables remain, store in an airtight container and use them for your next batch of breakfast fajitas tomorrow morning. This entire recipe is delicious enough to enjoy again.
      • Both a soft flour tortilla or a soft corn tortilla work great with this recipe. You can warm tortillas either in a pan on the stovetop or quickly in the microwave. Just be sure to recalculate your healthy eating plans.
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      Healthy Eating Plans

      Serving size is 2 eggs, and 1 cup cooked vegetables.

      Weight Watchers

      2 Blue Plan Points, 6 Green Plan Points, 2 Purple Plan Points, 2023 points: 2

      21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix

      1 green container, 1 red container, 1.5 teaspoons per serving.

      Trim Healthy Mama

      This is a Crossover recipe when using coconut or MCT oil instead of olive oil.

      2B Mindset

      This is a perfect 50% vegetable and 50% protein meal, just add your FFC!

      More delicious recipes for breakfast

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      Breakfast Fajitas Recipe

      This Instant Pot Fajita Breakfast Casserole is the perfect quick breakfast for your busy morning! Fresh bell peppers and onions with over easy eggs make a healthy and filling breakfast.
      Course Breakfast
      Cuisine Mexican
      Keyword 21 Day Fix, breakfast casserole, Fajita Breakfast Casserole, healthy, instant pot
      Prep Time 10 minutes
      Cook Time 2 minutes
      Total Time 12 minutes
      Servings 2
      Calories 241kcal

      Ingredients

      • 1 tbsp. olive oil for sautéing
      • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
      • 1/2 cup onion sliced
      • 1 1/2 cup bell peppers sliced
      • 1/2 tsp homemade vegetable seasoning optional
      • 4 eggs
      • Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro, limes, and avocado

      Instructions

      Instant Pot:

      • Turn the Instant Pot to sauté, add the olive oil and allow it to heat up. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, and vegetable seasoning (optional). Sauté for about 4 minutes until the contents are fragrant. 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 cup onion, 1 1/2 cup bell peppers, 1/2 tsp homemade vegetable seasoning
      • Turn off the Instant Pot and transfer the bell peppers and onions to a round oven safe pan that will fit inside the pot. I used a 2-quart soufflé pan, but any oven safe dish would work.
      • Gently crack four eggs and place them on top of the peppers so that the yolk is intact. Cover with foil. You can use a large piece of foil folded into thirds to make a sling to raise and lower the dish from the Instant Pot. 4 eggs
      • Place a trivet in the Instant Pot insert and add 1 cup of water. Gently lower the covered dish to sit on top of the trivet. Lock the lid into place and move the pressure valve to sealing.
      • Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes and quick release.
      • Remove the dish from the Instant Pot. Top with avocados, cilantro, salt and pepper, and sliced limes as desired. I love to add a side of whole wheat toast to this! Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro, limes, and avocado

      Stove Top:

      • Preheat a skillet on high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot ,sauté the garlic, onions, bell peppers, and vegetable seasoning (optional) for 1-2 minutes. 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 cup onion, 1 1/2 cup bell peppers, 1/2 tsp homemade vegetable seasoning
      • Gently crack the eggs over the vegetables. Reduce the temperature to medium heat. 4 eggs
      • Cover the pan and allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes until the egg whites are no longer translucent. 
      • Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately topped with avocado, limes, and cilantro. I love to add a side of whole wheat toast to this! Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro, limes, and avocado

      Oven:

      • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. 
      • Toss the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and vegetable seasoning (optional) in the olive oil and garlic then layer them on a baking sheet.1/2 cup onion, 1 1/2 cup bell peppers, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp homemade vegetable seasoning, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic
      • Gently crack the eggs over the vegetables. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes (depending on how soft you like your eggs–keep an eye on them). 4 eggs
      • Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Top with sliced avocados, limes, and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro, limes, and avocado

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      Notes

      Healthy Eating Plans
      Serving size is 2 eggs, and 1 cup cooked vegetables.
      Weight Watchers: 2 Blue Plan Points, 6 Green Plan Points, 2 Purple Plan Points, 2023 points: 2
      21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix: 1 green container, 1 red container, 1.5 teaspoons per serving.
      Trim Healthy Mama: This is a Crossover recipe when using coconut or MCT oil instead of olive oil.
      2B Mindset: This is a perfect 50% vegetable an

      Nutrition

      Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3975IU | Vitamin C: 145.7mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg

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