AIP Tigernut Smoothie Bowl
Give yourself a blast of high-antioxidant and gut-supporting nourishment with this berry-filled breakfast.
Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Almost-Paleo, Paleo, AIP (depending on sausage used), Low-Carb, Keto-friendly
You may think that soup for breakfast is odd, but actually, it’s fairly normal in the AIP community. With the removal of eggs and cereal from the diet, it’s important to shift your perspective and see breakfast as being just another meal, rather than a stereotypical idea of how we’re supposed to be eating.
Soup is a perfect choice to break your fast, since it’s easily digestible and a simple way to pack in the nutrients needed to set you up for the day ahead. In this recipe, you’ll find a beautiful mix of protein, fats, and plant-based carbohydrates, which will curb any cravings and keep you on the straight and narrow until lunch time.
Let’s break it down further:
– sausages are your protein and yes, an ode to a more traditional breakfast* (See Note)
– sweet potatoes are the AIP community’s favorite nutritious starch
– herbs are nutrient dense
– kale is excellent for methylation (vital for ridding the body of toxins)
– bone broth is rich in minerals and wonderful for gut healing
– avocado is a delicious source of healthy fat
– sauerkraut provides good bacteria to combat the bad
– kelp flakes are one of the best sources of dietary iodine, which is crucial for healthy thyroid function
If you’re short on time first thing in the morning, partial-prepping the night before is easily done. For example, when the oven is on for dinner, cook your sausages alongside. While your veggies are cooking, you can steam the sweet potato slices for the next day. At breakfast time, you only need to sauté the sweet potatoes and onions and add the sausages at the end of the cooking time to reheat. I do not recommend making the green broth ahead of time as you will lose vital nutrients.
*NOTE: For strict AIP compliance, I recommend using a homemade sausage like this AIP Lamb Sausage. Storebought sausage often contains nightshades and other non-compliant ingredients. Black pepper, for example, is a Phase 1 reintroduction. Unless you have successfully introduced all ingredients in your clean storebought version, homemade is your best bet. It’s easy to throw together but you could also try asking your butcher to make some for you.
For strict AIP Compliance, we recommend using our this AIP lamb sausage to avoid ingredients like nightshades or black pepper. If you have successfully introduced those ingredients, you can choose a storebought sausage with an ingredient list that works for you. (I like Bratwurst or breakfast sausage.)
Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Almost-Paleo, Paleo, AIP (depending on sausage used), Low-Carb, Keto-friendly