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Sweet Breakfasts + Less Meat
Last week I started experimenting with some AIP-friendly breakfasts that weren’t Breakfast Hash. I tried Meatified’s Tropical Plantain Breakfast Bowls which were yummy and definitely helped satisfy that craving for a sweeter, meat-free breakfast.
This week, I’ll be testing out an alternative to my trusty stand-by: Granola. I’ve been extra lazy in the mornings and would love to have a cereal or granola I could turn to for a quick breakfast.
I’ll also be putting in a little extra effort one morning to make these Carrot Bacon Breakfast Fritters for a savory alternative to breakfast hash.
I’m still pretty burnt out on meat. I mentioned last week that I used to be mostly vegetarian and eating meat every meal of the day is so overwhelming – to my gut, my wallet, and my brain. I’m picking lighter breakfasts and lunches this week where I can use some protein powder in lieu of meat to help.
Thrive Market Review
Protein powder that is AIP-friendly is not cheap. Sports Research and Vital Proteins both come highly recommended, but I haven’t tried them yet because I was able to get a similar quality powder from Thrive Market.
Because I was having to substitute so many of my pantry staples with new, more expensive alternatives, I decided to try Thrive Market. They offer all the specialty ingredients you could need for whatever diet you’re on at a 25-50% discount compared to what you would pay in stores. What I found really helpful was the ability to search their products based on diet and then refine searches based on ingredients within the products. For example, I can search for Collagen Peptides and then refine with dairy-free and soy-free. Right now I’m using Thrive’s Collagen Peptides as my protein powder and so far it’s working out great. I’m feeling full after a meal with one scoop and it’s keeping me satisfied until my next meal. I’ll certainly be curious to see if the claims that it improves hair, skin and nails turn out to be true for me.
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Breakfast
Carrot Bacon Breakfast Fritters w/ Avocado Mayo and Fruit
Light & Bright Green Broth Smoothies
Vanilla Blueberry Granola (grain, nut & seed free!)
Eggs, Bagels and Fruit – for the rest of the fam
Lunch
Vegetarian Pho – To make this AIP-friendly, I will be making this with bone broth, zoodles, broccoli slaw and extra mushrooms, omitting the star anise and onions, and adding some protein powder.
Leftovers
Sandwiches – for the rest of the fam
Dinner
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs w/ Stir-Fried Veggies and Rice (Cauliflower Rice for me, Wild Rice for the rest of the fam)
Lemon & Asparagus Chicken w/ Baked Sweet Potato
Chimichurri Chicken and Rice Skillet w/ Herb Roasted Radishes and Greens – I’m going to halve the Chimichurri Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe and make chicken and cauliflower rice separate for me. Then I’ll make extra Chimichurri Sauce and the roasted veggies to fill out my meal!
Taco Skillet Dinner – We just had this a few weeks ago, but I’m sooo ready to eat it again. It was easy, delicious, and perfect to do as a meal prep dish!
Snacks
Jicama, Cucumber and Baby Carrot Crudite
Plantain Chips
Cheese Sticks and Applesauce – for the kids