Breakfasts have looked pretty different for me during this elimination diet.  Instead of eggs and avocado on toast or granola with almond milk or green smoothies (too cold!), my breakfasts have consisted of leftover veggies, kale, and sauerkraut.  This has been nice for a change, thinking outside of the box for breakfast, but the other day I really wanted granola, so I set out to make a granola I could eat (gluten-free, nut-free, maple syrup/honey free).  I came across a genius base recipe, and tweaked it to suit my tastes and make it nice and spicy for fall.  It’s only sweetened with puréed fruit, and honestly I don’t miss the extra sugar.  The granola scented the house with cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg as it baked and it was perfectly sweet from the apples, pumpkin, and dates. Packed with vitamins and minerals from the seeds and fruit, this will definitely make its way into our breakfast rotation even after the elimination diet is through.

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