Savory Cheese & Hummus French Toast

April 9, 2018 By Laura

Think outside of the box with savory French Toast! This Savory Cheese & Hummus French Toast is bursting with flavor from garlic, cheese, hummus, and a perfectly runny egg. The perfect brunch or brinner.

It’s no secret that my favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Oddly, that does not mean I’m a morning person. Since I’m more of a night owl and rarely get up early enough to make a hot breakfast, I’ve been a fan of eating breakfast all day long.

You may recognize this pic from Instragram. Yesterday morning I asked you to guess what it was and a couple got it! It was this savory cheesy hummus french toast.

It may look like a lot, but this was the EASIEST thing to throw together. All you need for the eggy dip is some egg white and hummus. It’s not that strange… it’s really just savory eggs with bread.

I added some spices too, but you can do your own thing depending on the flavors you’re craving. I’ve also done this with Mexican-inspired flavors and topped it with salsa. That didn’t suck either. 😉

On my brinner version, I included carrot, tomato, hemp hearts, and avocado. Of course, I finished it with a little #yolkporn. The yolk acts as the syrup and it is just glorious… I don’t know what else to tell you. (If you’ve seen my waffles, you know it’s an addiction I have.)

The bread I used as the base is a brand new gluten-free flavor from Canyon Bakehouse – Hawaiian Bread. I love the sweet and savory vibe, but you can use whatever you like!

This recipe was originally posted in April of 2013. Still tasty.

Linking up to Meatless Monday with Deborah & Sarah!

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This is the first recipe I’ve posted… since the Honey-Orange Soy Glazed Salmon back in February! Lawd.

What is your favorite french toast recipe?

What is your go-to brinner?

Flourless Brussels Sprout Quiche with Cauliflower Crust [Recipe]

January 25, 2017 By Laura

A light and healthy quiche with a flourless cauliflower crust! Brussels and onions create the filling for this delicious brunch dish.

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TECHmunch, Wedded Bliss, and an Easy Frittata Recipe

September 29, 2014 By Laura

There’s a nasty rumor that weekends are for resting.

Rest… such a mysterious word…

My version of resting is seeing how many non-work activities I can cram into a couple of days. It turns out that number is pretty high!

The weekend started out strong with the Atlanta TECHmunch Conference. These are held across the US, but this was the first one in ATL. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but when I heard it was to be held at one of my favorite local breweries I had no choice but to sign up!

Monday Night Brewing hosted ~100 bloggers, and was to kind as to get us tipsy after the day’s learning ended. Before the boozing, we had pumpkin donut holes, snacks from Beyond Meat, and lunch catered by my favorite MetroFresh.

The holes were ok… I’m more of a Krispy Kreme gal. The Beyond Meat was really impressive – those beef crumbles are scarily similar to the real deal. And MetroFresh was amazing as always. Somehow I still managed that red velvet Sprinkles cupcake.

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Cauliflower Fiesta Waffles

September 19, 2014 By Laura

I’ve had lots of bad ideas.

I’m talking about recipes here… 😉

As I was mixing these up I thought “this is either my best or worst [waffle] idea ever.” Turns out, it was the best… in a strange way, of course. 😉

I’ve made a lot of unusual stuff with cauliflower. One of my go-to is this pizza crust. I also rocked some pancakes with this versatile vegetable. So why not a waffle?

I decided on a savory waffle, but you can easily change up the spices to make it sweet. For “brinner,” savory seemed the way to go. It’s a thinner batter, but if you grease the waffle iron liberally it wont stick. I used coconut oil cooking spray.

My veggie toppings were easily prepped while I was making the waffle. I sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It looked like a fiesta!

You could stop with the veggies to keep it vegetarian. I used a little turkey to get more protein, and added a quick sauce made from hummus mixed with hot sauce and a little ACV.

Cauliflower Fiesta Waffles

100g cauliflower
1 T nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp garlic powder
6T egg whites

Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in a blend or food processor and mix until batter is (mostly) smooth.

Grease iron very well (I used coconut oil). Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.

Plate and top as desired. While my waffle cooked, I sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and turkey to use on top. I also sauced my waffle with a mixture of hummus, hot sauce, and a little apple cider vinegar.

How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

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I just realized… this is my 1,000th post! Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to read over the past (almost) 4 years!

What would you top a savory waffle with?

Did anyone try the sweet eggplant french toast (waffle)?

Pie-Spiced Eggplant French Toast (Waffles)

September 12, 2014 By Laura

It wasn’t me, I swear.

This is weird even for me.

Even I couldn’t have some up with something as strange as eggplant french toast. No, this fabulousness was linked up to an August #strangebutgood by Debbie @ Accidentally Delish. It was shockingly good.

I did make it a little more odd by spicing it pie-style and cooking it in the wafflemaker.* You can also cook it in a skillet like “normal” french toast.

*Note: All things in my house are now cooked in the wafflemaker.

After a good waffling, I topped with with protein syrup and a little cereal for the added crunch. It made for strange (but good) brinner!

Pie-Spiced Eggplant French Toast

1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
1/4 C egg whites
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
3-4 drops liquid vanilla Stevia

In a shallow bowl, beat together egg whites, spices, and stevia. Mix together. Place eggplant slices in mixture and soak.

Meanwhile, preheat wafflemaker or pan. Make sure you grease it well!

Place eggplant slices in your cooking vehicle or choice and cook until softened and golden brown. If you’re using a wafflemaker, push down on the lid to help flatten and cook the eggplant.

Plate and top with protein syrup (recipe below).

Protein Syrup

1/4 scoop (~8g) vanilla protein powder (I use Growing Naturals)
1 T syrup (I use a Stevia-sweetened one)
1/8 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together. Pour over waffle. Eat.

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

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I am floored that I couldn’t taste any eggplant “funk.”

What do you like best: waffles, french toast, or pancakes?

Have you ever made a recipe from the #strangebutgood link up?

Channeling Wonder Woman + WIAW

September 10, 2014 By Laura

Wonder Woman is my favorite superhero.

If you know me, this is probably no surprise.

Mind over matter is a very real thing. I find myself being able to “will” myself to do more than I should be able to both in and out of the gym. It’s kind of fun to push yourself to do the (previously) impossible. To me, this is Wonder Woman.

My inner Wonder Woman is especially channeled on leg day. 20 reps with 6 plates on the leg press? No problem. Well, yes a problem… but not one I couldn’t handle. My reward was going to the gym the next day and having a guy say (awkwardly) “Your legs have gotten bigger! I mean… that’s a compliment… you know what I mean…”

Only in the weight room could you say that to a woman and get away with it. HA!

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Falafel Waffle

September 5, 2014 By Laura

Falafel Waffle Falafel Waffle

You know you want to say it again.

It may seem strange to make a savory waffle, but I assure you that this Falafel Waffle is not awful. To make this falafel-like waffle, I used chickpea flour (aka garbanzo bean flour). You can find it at most grocery stores – I know Bob’s Red Mill makes a version.

I’m still new to waffle-making, but this one came out perfectly fluffy. I was amazed since I straight up forgot that I wanted to use baking powder!

Falafel Waffle …

Brinner of Champions

June 20, 2014 By Laura

I’m a sweet and salty girl.

Literally and figuratively.

A bacon and peanut butter combo may sound strange to you, but they are are soul mates in my book. Unfortunately those two alone do not a dinner make. I came home after a beer ~~or two~~ with my boss in need of treat-tooth satisfaction. Bacon and peanut flour* sauce were an obvious choice, but I needed protein and carbs.

*I order my peanut flour from iHerb. It’s my favorite because there are NO additives – just de-fatted peanuts. Use discount code USO924 for $5-10 off your order!

Brinner is the best of treats. All the sweet and savory you can eat! I put my bacon in a pan to cook up slow and crispy while I prepped the rest.

The prep was easy. I stuck my cocoa-cayenne-cinnamon kabocha under the broiler to bake while I mixed up the peanut flour sauce. Next I whisked the eggs with maple extract. Then I changed a light bulb… and by that time the bacon was done. I reserved the grease for a later TBD use and cooked the eggs in the pan with the salty bacon remnants.

Are you disgusted yet? I’m not. I layered it on a plate, crumbled my bacon like sprinkles, and topped it off with shredded coconut. There weren’t real measurements, just a pile-on of satisfaction.

It was the Brinner of Champions. I was disgusted that it had to end.

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Brinner of Champions*

Bacon
Cocoa Roasted Kabocha
Peanut Flour Sauce
Egg whites
1/4 tsp maple extract (can use vanilla or maple syrup)
Coconut shreds (optional)

Cook bacon over medium heat. Be patient – the slower you cook it, the crispier it gets! Meanwhile, prep the kabocha, mix peanut sauce, and whisk eggs with maple extract.

Plate the eggs, top with kabocha, bacon, peanut sauce, and coconut flakes. Devour.

*There are no measurements to this. Make as much bacon and eggs as you’re hungry for!

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I’m co-hosting a challenge with Heather for the month of July! Stay tuned for details next week… there are going to be some awesome prizes from a few of our favorite brands. Get excited, y’all. 😉 #movehappy

Do you like a sweet or savory brinner? I clearly like a combo.

What is your Brinner of Champions?

Savory Cheese & Hummus French Toast

This recipe was originally posted in April of 2013. Still tasty.

Flourless Brussels Sprout Quiche with Cauliflower Crust [Recipe]

TECHmunch, Wedded Bliss, and an Easy Frittata Recipe

Cauliflower Fiesta Waffles

Cauliflower Fiesta Waffles

Pie-Spiced Eggplant French Toast (Waffles)

Pie-Spiced Eggplant French Toast

Protein Syrup

Channeling Wonder Woman + WIAW

Falafel Waffle

Brinner of Champions

Brinner of Champions*

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