favorite breakfasts.

Most mornings around here we eat eggs.  I've heard that it's really good for your metabolism and endocrine system to start the day with protein, so eggs it is.  I used to be more fancy about it and make veggie omelets and stuff.  But as life gets busier food gets simpler so we often have egg and fruit breakfasts. 

Sometimes you need a change though.  Usually on Saturdays I like to make pancakes and bacon to liven up the eggers.  It's hard to come by delicious--or even decent--gluten free pancakes, though.  I'd honestly rather do without a great many baked goods that eat gluten free versions.  I'd rather just find something naturally gluten free and delicious on it's own.  However, I've found a gluten free pancake mix that we all just LOVE.  These may be my favorite pancakes ever.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  Slap some real butter on there and real maple syrup and, ohhhh, your Saturday is looking better already!

I also make oatmeal about once a week and I have fallen in love with RICE COOKER OATMEAL.  How awesome is it that you can just throw everything in the cooker and in a few minutes it's ready?  The texture is different, too.  More porridge-like.  I throw bananas, cinnamon and vanilla in there it it tastes like banana bread. This is an awesome winter breakfast.  Try it, will ya?

Rice Cooker Oatmeal (serves 4-6)

2 cups oats

4 cups water

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1 sliced banana

Throw all ingredients in the rice cooker and start.  After about 5-10 min remove lid and stir.  Cover again and let continue cooking til your cooker says it's done.

Serve with agave nectar and milk.  YUM.