Try This— 5 Deliciously, Healthy Ways to Have Dessert for Breakfast

Fun fact for the kids: Marie Antoinette’s famous last words were not ‘Let them eat cake‘, but rather ‘Excuse me, sir, I didn’t mean to do it,” after she accidentally stepped on her executioner’s foot. Taking those two phrases into consideration, I started to wonder whether or not she had cake for breakfast the morning of her decapitation, and if she didn’t she probably should have. This, my friends, is how I rationalize eating dessert for breakfast. The logic is baffling, I know, but my sweet tooth is relentless. I actually have 27 and ½ of them (my wisdom teeth and half of a molar were decidedly opposed to being a part of the team). In order to satisfy my love of all things sweet takes dedication, and at times, illogical justification. I can’t wait until after dinner for dessert, and thanks to these recipes, I don’t have to. Best part? They’re totally healthy, guilt-free sweets that don’t rely on sugar and empty carbs to be totally decadent. You must try this!

Porridge Façon Chunky Monkey

Forget what you may have heard, oatmeal is the breakfast of champions. This stick to your ribs breakfast recipe from Clem Foodie is just, roughly translated, Chunky Monkey Oatmeal. But doesn’t everything sound so much fancier in French?

Chocolate Banana Flax Muffins

These decadent muffins from The Butter Half are a game changer. Flax boasts plenty of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, while the chocolate and banana add a one-two punch of antioxidants and potassium. Sinfully healthy!

Healthy Mini Cheesecake

With 12 grams of protein per cheesecake, these tasty mini cheesecakes from Hello Glow are the perfect addition to your breakfast routine. They’re sure to keep you fueled up until lunch without weighing you down.

Chocolate Birthday Cake Protein Smoothie

This creamy, chocolatey slice of heaven from The Seasoned Mom is super simple to make and so delicious, you’ll forget it’s actually good for you too. Just blend almond milk, chocolate protein powder, brewed coffee, cocoa powder, and ice together until smooth. Remember that today is always somebody’s birthday somewhere, so it’s always time for a celebratory cake (there goes that logic again).

Yogurt Toppings

As always, I have to add my favorite go-to breakfast staple: yogurt. There are so many satisfyingly sweet toppings that you can add to your breakfast yogurt. For some amazing ideas, check out this definitive list of naughty yogurt toppings!

Try This—(Paleo) Cinnamon Roll In A Mug

Mmmm. Cinnamon Rolls. You guys! This recipe is all kinds of amazing. Picture this…a lazy Sunday morning, cup of coffee, piping hot cinnamon roll in a mug, scrolling through instagram and twitter. That was me yesterday and it could be you too! Word. Just try this!

(Paleo) Cinnamon Roll In A Mug

Ingredients

Serves 1

Cinnamon Roll

2 tablespoons coconut flour (find it here)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of fine grain sea salt
Pinch of nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg (or 2 ***flax eggs)
2 tablespoons milk of your choice (this was made with almond milk)
1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter), melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

1 tablespoon (find it here)
1 tablespoon milk of your choice
1 teaspoon coconut sugar (find it here)
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Mix all cinnamon roll ingredients in mug, adding the baking powder last.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
In the meantime mix all the icing ingredients in a small bowl.
Drizzle icing over hot cinnamon roll.

***Flax eggs are the perfect vegan baking substitute and they’re super easy to make. Process 1tbsp of raw flax seed in a coffee grinder or food processor until you have a fine powder. In a small bowl, add flax powder first and then gradually 3tbsp of cold water stirring as you go (use a fork for this part so you can work on any lumps). Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour so the flax eggs can set. Do not skip that step!!! When your flax egg sets, use it just as you would a regular egg.

Source: The Iron You: (Paleo) Cinnamon Roll In A Mug

Try This—Toasted Banana Bread With Ricotta, Strawberries, Honey, and Toasted Almonds

The other day I was in Midtown, and I stopped by Little Collins on Lexington Ave. Little Collins is one of a few Australian coffee shops that have been cropping up around the city for some time now. If you’ve been following along with me, you already know how I feel about Australia! Crazy, I know, but if Little Collins is any indication of the kind of food those Aussies are serving up, I need to book a flight immediately.

Anyway, prepare to have your mind blown. I ordered the Sweet Uncle Fred at Little Collins: Toasted banana bread topped with ricotta cheese, berries, honey, and toasted almonds. This is probably the most amazing breakfast dish I’ve had in a long time. I knew I had to try to recreate it at home. After some experimentation, I think I finally have it down.

What You Need:

Banana bread (you can just get a loaf from your local baker or take a crack at this recipe)
fresh berries (any berries will do, but I used strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
finely crushed toasted almonds (optional)
3 tbs honey
1tbs raw sugar
2c ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese
3/4 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Blend cream cheese, ricotta cheese, honey, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a bowl and let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes (I have never been able to wait the full 30 minutes for this to set and it’s still delicious so, you know, your call).
Slice your banana bread into about 8 pieces and toast under a medium grill until the edges are slightly browned.
Spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the banana bread slices.
place a handful of fresh berries on top
drizzle with honey and sprinkle with toasted almonds

I’m pretty sure that any kind of bread or muffin will work with this ricotta cheese mixture. It’s so good I honestly plan on spreading it on everything from toast to graham crackers, and even dumping a spoonful onto ice cream. Mmmm…ice cream topping…I just thought of that. Move over Nutella!

Image Credit: littlecollinsnyc.com

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