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Better Breakfasts

Better Breakfasts include healthy breakfast recipes that are well rounded and filling. Jump start your metabolism with a healthy breakfast each day.

From Melon Jam to Jamaican Fritters and Healthy Mexican Breakfast Casserole, you'll find recipes for any occasion!

Rose Petal Jam

Published: September 23, 2022 Last Modified: October 5, 2022

Persian Rose Petal Jam

Rose petal jam is a fragrant, unique jam that elevates breakfast and cheese boards to a new level.  We use dried culinary rose petals and brew them with a very short ingredient list.  Once you have the petals, it’s one of the easiest and most delicious jams to make from scratch. It’s important to know…

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Waffles

Published: September 20, 2022 Last Modified: September 20, 2022

Plated Gluten-free Pumpkin Waffles topped with whipped cream pumpkin spice and green pistachios

Gluten-free pumpkin waffles are a fall, cozy, healthy recipe.  These seasonal waffles are naturally sweet from the pumpkin and spices,  made without added sugar. They are delicious and light for breakfast or as a grab-and-go, anytime snack.   I like mixing the batter up in the blender for a super easy breakfast solution.  You can…

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How to Make Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot

Published: May 3, 2022 Last Modified: August 27, 2022

hard boiled eggs sliced

I love my Instant Pot to put together quick and easy stews and dinners.  My hands-down, favorite, and most common thing to cook in the Instant Pot however is boiled eggs.  Whenever a friend gets a new Instant Pot I always suggest making a dozen steamed eggs using the steaming tray and a cup of…

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Filed Under: Better Breakfasts, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Instant Pot

Instant Pot Deviled Eggs

Published: April 13, 2022 Last Modified: April 14, 2022

Instant pot deviled eggs are a delicious, nutritious appetizer and snack.  They are easy to make ahead and take to a springtime celebration.  Steaming eggs in an Instant Pot creates boiled eggs that are beyond easy to peel.  The result is beautiful, round eggs free of dents, dips, and divots – perfect for pretty springtime…

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Filed Under: Better Breakfasts, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Healthy Snacks

Healthy Pumpkin Cake

Published: October 28, 2021 Last Modified: October 28, 2021

Healthy Pumpkin Cake

This healthy pumpkin cake recipe goes back a number of years on this recipe site.  Using ingredients such as Greek yogurt, pumpkin, and whole wheat flour, it’s healthy baking at its finest!  There is no white sugar or butter in this fall cake.  We creatively blend a combination of coconut sugar, honey, and unsweetened apple…

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Healthy Pumpkin Scones

Published: September 30, 2021 Last Modified: September 18, 2022

healthy pumpkin scones with maple glaze

This healthy pumpkin scones recipe is a favorite from the Oven hug archives.  It’s an easy recipe we love to pull out on crisp, fall days.  Fill up a platter with these luscious scones made with whole wheat flour, seasonal pumpkin purée, and fun fall spices.  They are easy to decorate with swirls of sweet…

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Melon Jam

Published: November 1, 2020 Last Modified: September 5, 2022

Honeydew melon jam in mason jars

Today’s recipe share is for a light, refreshing, mildly sweet jam made with honeydew melons. Serve melon jam on a slice of whole-grain toast, with fruit and oatmeal, or mixed into a low-fat yogurt for a better breakfast option.  This recipe is fast and easy calling for only 3 ingredients and producing an interesting, fresh…

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Fresh Red Plum Compote Jam

Published: October 9, 2020 Last Modified: September 5, 2022

Fresh Red Plum Compote is a beautifully colored, delicious jam that is simple to make. It is tartly sweet and tastes amazing on rustic whole-grain toast. It is equally tasty mixed into yogurt or served with crackers and cheese.  The ingredients list is short – ripe red plums, honey, fresh lemon, vanilla, and a dash…

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread

Published: September 11, 2020 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

gluten-free pumpkin bread loaf cut into slices

Are you ready for a gluten-free bread that actually tastes good?  This lovely gluten-free pumpkin loaf is not too sweet, not too spicy, and just right in flavor and texture.  It is made with brown rice flour.  The combination of pumpkin and brown rice is not only delicious but also moist and filling.

Filed Under: Better Breakfasts, Gluten Free, Healthy Baking

Jamaican Banana Fritter Pancakes

Published: August 18, 2020 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

Forkful of Jamaican Banana Fritter Pancakes stacked up high

Traditional Jamaican fritters are deep-fried, have a cup or two of white flour, and often a bit of sugar. Here we take the delicious traditional island recipe and simplify it by cutting down the flour, butter/oil, and sugar.  What makes these fritter pancakes moist and delicious is the sweet banana and the spices.  This recipe…

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I am family nutritionist, bringing my grandmother’s Persian recipes with my modern spin – easier, quicker, and healthier Persian Recipes.

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