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Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Berry Crumble

Berry Crumble

A delicious and satisfying dessert that it so healthy you can feel good about enjoying it anytime. And you can use berries or your favorite stone fruit. Here we made both a mixed berry crumble and a peach crumble, just gathered from our local U-pick farm! 

Ingredients

Crumble:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup oat flour (or other whole grain flour)
  • 1/3 cup of sliced almonds (or coarsely chopped nuts of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/3 cup tahini or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Fruit filling:

  • 1 ½ pounds berries (or stone fruit), prepared and cut into approx. ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour (or other whole grain flour)

Optional topping:

  • Plant-based (or dairy) plain (or vanilla) yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray baking dish (or ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the fruit filling. Spread into the baking dish or divide evenly into ramekins.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing to form a clumpy dough. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the fruit.
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes until the top is lightly browned and a bit crispy. Cool about 10 minutes.
  5. Try serving with a dollop of yogurt.
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Socca with Mushrooms and Spinach

Socca with Mushrooms and Spinach

This flatbread, made with chickpea flour, is called farinata in Italy and socca in France. Whichever name you choose, it makes a simple, light and flavorful meal.  Try soup or a salad as an accompaniment. 

Makes 2-3 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chickpea (garbanzo) flour
  • 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
  • Avocado oil spray
  • 8 oz. mushrooms (use your favorite variety,  slice any that are thick) 
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 medium tomato or ½ cup cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
  • vegan parmesan for serving (we recommend our homemade version)

Instructions:

  1. Combine garbanzo flour and water in a bowl; whisk until batter is smooth. Cover bowl with a plate and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Whisk gently and add salt and herbs (if desired) to batter.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. While oven is heating, make the spinach and mushroom mixture. Coat a medium pan with oil spray and heat over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until just browned. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic, being careful not to scorch. Add spinach, toss all together with a grind of black pepper (to taste) and remove from heat. Set aside. Spinach will continue to wilt off of the heat.
  4. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or other oven proof pan) over high heat and heat until very hot. Spray the skillet generously with oil spray to coat bottom of skillet completely.
  5. Quickly pour batter into hot pan; carefully transfer skillet to preheated oven.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crusty, about 20 minutes. Transfer immediately to a serving platter or cutting board. Tear into wedges and spread each with a thin layer of basil pesto. Then top with spinach-mushroom mixture and layer and a sprinkling of tomatoes. Sprinkle with capers and vegan parm, if desired. Serve hot, while still crispy on the edges.   
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Breakfast Dessert Family Friendly

Chia Pudding

Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids that are known to decrease inflammation and protect against heart and brain disease.

Mix these ingredients in individual bowls, making as many servings as desired. 

Ingredients for each serving:

  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup oat milk (or other plant milk of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (maple syrup, yacon, or other sweetener), optional
  • Seasonal fruit for topping

Instructions:

  1. Pour ingredients into a one-cup jar or bowl and mix well. Let sit for a few minutes then stir thoroughly until well blended.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thickened.
  3. To serve, top with fruit and enjoy!