11. Mustard, Avocado, and Dill on a Whole-Wheat Muffin With Boiled Egg
Everything’s better with avocado on top—including a warm and toasty whole wheat English muffin. Some whole grain mustard and a pinch of dill lend the dish a bit of heat and a fresh, green perfume. Round it out with a creamy soft-boiled egg and you’ve got a real breakfast champion.
12. Nut-Free Energy Bars
If you’re trying to cut down on processed sugar, substitute chopped dates for white sugar. Not only are they delicious, they’re also full of good carbohydrates and beneficial vitamin B6. Here, paired with maple syrup, dates sweeten up and bind together a batch of irresistible snack bars packed with raisins and rolled oats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pitted Medjool dates
- .3333 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- .3333 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- .3333 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Directions
Process dates, tahini, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom in a food processor until mixture clumps together, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add walnuts, coconut, and ginger to date mixture; knead until combined.
Press mixture into an 8-inch square dish lined with parchment paper. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 (4- x 1⅔-inch) rectangles.