Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, I go to bed thinking about it. When people tell me they don’t eat breakfast, I really can’t understand it. Eggs? Bacon? Granola? Fruit?…and those aren’t even the countless carb-loaded options that I can’t touch.
Before I realized I had a gluten sensitivity, I used to down countless bowls of cereal. Then I moved onto greek yogurt and gluten free granola before I figured out I’m sensitive to dairy too. These days it’s a lot of scrambled eggs/whites, turkey bacon and avocado, but my digestive system is all about it. Never gets old. AND THEN a couple of weeks ago Tyler mentioned breakfast for dinner, which led to me scouring pinterest and magazines for ideas. Have you ever made a frittata? It’s the simplest thing, it’s delicious AND it’s Paleo-friendly, for those of you who go that route.
Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Spinach Frittata
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil
- One medium Butternut squash
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked
- 2+ cups spinach
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 can whole fat coconut milk
- Salt, pepper and oregano to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Coat the bottom and sides of a tart or pie dish with coconut oil (this is simply to keep things from sticking and burning)
- Peel your squash, and cut into 1/4 inch cross sections, lay enough down so that they cover the bottom of the dish
- Crumble 4 pieces of bacon on top of your squash (there’s no shame in doubling the bacon in this recipe, if that’s what you’re into. Trust me, I am)
- Add spinach as the next layer
- Butternut squash again, followed by bacon (either in strips, or crumbles)
- In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk and seasonings. Pour this mixture over your dish to cover all layers.
- Pop in the oven for 40 minutes and enjoy! (Note: frittata is done when the eggs on top are no longer runny)
Busy morning links:
- This daily devotional app, which is amazing for the hectic mornings you can’t find time to sit and read. Added benefit: the verses are often exactly what I need to read.
- Looking for a 20 minute workout that will leave you sore without hitting the gym? Look no further.
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