When asked to describe my perfect Autumn day, it would start by waking up mid-morning and making my way into the kitchen to warm up a soothing cup of tea. I would turn on my Autumn playlist to dance to - not very well might I add...but I try - while cooking a sweet weekend brunch. This type of morning is a rarity as I am in full swing of my senior year in college, however, when I am lucky enough to enjoy this extra time, I certainly make the most of it. One of my all time fav

Art by me. When I flitter my eyes open to the first bit of morning light, it is tempting to open my Instagram app and see what I missed overnight. A month or so ago, I could have told you that I rarely missed my morning socials check. However, I found myself feeling uninspired and almost disappointed/unsatisfied with my day when it hadn't even had a chance to cultivate itself yet! Isn't that crazy? The immediate answer - yes it is. When contemplating and going a bit deeper re

Serves: six, 4 x 4 inch square waffles Ingredients: Vanilla nicecream: 2 cups frozen ripe bananas 1/2 teaspoon 100% pure vanilla extract Waffles: 1 cup flour of choice 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea salt 1 cup dairy free milk 2 Tablespoons allergy free butter substitute, melted or a neutral baking oil 1 egg replacer Toppings: red grapefruit honey or maple syrup Directions: Add the frozen bananas and vanilla extract into a food process

Love at first drizzle! Today, I made brunch for my momma and I, serving up these delicious orange infused waffles. Fresh tasting, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness - it is safe to say we are both in love. Citrus fruits are in season during the winter months making this is a perfect recipe to kick off your 2018. Enjoy and make sure to share your photos with me using #nutritionallynicole on social media. Serves: 5 - 6, 4 inch square waffles Ingredients: 1 cup un

Yields: About 7-8 crepes depending on the size of your pan. Ingredients: Crepes: 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt dash of cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup water Apples: 4 Honeycrisp apples cinnamon to taste 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (optional) water Directions: Peel and largely dice the apples and add them to a pot. Sprinkle the apples with cinnamon and sugar. Toss the apples to even

Ingredients: Smoothie bowl: 1 cup frozen bananas 3/4 cup frozen blackberries 1/4 cup non dairy milk Toppings used: kiwi strawberries bananas my allergy free granola Directions: Add the frozen blackberries and banana to a food processor, in increments, followed by the non dairy milk. Blend on a high speed until the chunks turn into a smooth and creamy consistency. (You can add more milk to create a less ice creamy consistency for a more liquid smoothie bowl.) Serve topped with

This morning, I first opened my eyes at 10:30am. After seeing how rainy the sky was and being too cozy in my bed, I decided to sleep until 12:30pm. Lazy mornings rolling into lazy afternoons call for a nice homemade brunch. I love waking up and making a gourmet brunch spread with my pjs still on and dancing around my kitchen to music even if it's just for myself. Let me know if you can relate! Serving Size: This recipe makes about 1 2/3 cups of waffle batter. I cannot say how

Breakfast is, by far, my favorite meal of the day! I love to set aside a little extra time in the morning or early afternoon to cook something special. One of my go-to meals to whip up is pancakes. Allergy friendly pancake are not as complicated to prepare as one may assume. These pancakes are and light and fluffy without using eggs. They are moist and flavorful without using dairy products. In this post, I am sharing how I make the most delicious pancakes with the perfect te

These nutritious waffles are sure to be a breakfast scene stealer! This recipe makes a wholesome and hearty waffle that looks just as delicious as it tastes. Their crispy and golden brown outside is complimented by a soft and fluffy center. I could not get over just how amazing these waffles were this morning. I hope you all try these out and let me know how you like them. Let's get cooking! Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 teaspoon raw local honey 1/2 teaspoon van

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dairy free milk 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract cinnamon to taste 2 slices of thick bread - check out my recipe for homemade Texas Toast White Bread Directions: Heat a griddle on medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. In a flat dish, mix together about vanilla extract, dairy free milk, and cinnamon. Dip each side of the bread into the wet mixture – The dipping time depends how thick the bread you’re using is. The bread should be coated on each side but