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Eggnog French Toast Casserole

with Sliced Almonds and Cranberry-Maple Syrup

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
55 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 10
Ingredients
  • Cranberry-Maple Syrup

    • 1 12 cup maple syrup
    • 1 cup cranberry sauce
    • 1 Tbsp grated orange zest
  • Eggnog French Toast

    • 2 12 cups eggnog
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 18 tsp salt
    • 18 slices sturdy (not-too-soft) bread, divided
    • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided
    • 34 cup sliced almonds, divided
Directions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together maple syrup, cranberry sauce, and orange zest until mixture is well combined and heated through. Set aside.
  2. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  3. Whisk eggnog, eggs, vanilla, and salt together until well combined. Set mixture aside.
  4. Place 6 of the bread slices in an even layer on bottom of greased dish. You may need to trim bread so slices will fit in a single layer. Brush slices with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Sprinkle 14 cup of the almonds over bread slices.
  5. Place 6 more of the bread slices over first layer of bread. Brush slices with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Sprinkle 14 cup of the almonds over bread slices.
  6. Place final 6 slices bread over second layer of bread. Brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  7. Pour eggnog mixture over layers of bread, making sure all bread is submerged in liquid. Sprinkle last 14 cup of almonds over.
  8. Bake on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes, until mixture is golden brown and bubbling around edges. Serve with cranberry-maple syrup.
Nutrition Info
528 Calories, 14 g Protein, 152 mg Cholesterol, 75 g Carbohydrates, 46 g Total sugars (28 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (8 g sat), 355 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), ★★★ Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate. Iron, Magnesium
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Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding

with manuka honey

By Jonathan Aviv
Prep Time
10 minutes prep time + 6 hours chill time    
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Recipe Source
The Acid Watcher Cookbook ($19.99, Harmony Books, 2019)
 
Ingredients

1 cup soy milk

Zest of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 Tbsp manuka honey

2 Tbsp chia seeds

1/2 c fresh blueberries

Directions

1. ‎In a medium bowl, preferably one with a pour spout, whisk together soy milk, lemon zest and juice, vanilla, and honey until well combined.

2. Add chia seeds and whisk to combine thoroughly. Pour mixture into two airtight 6-ounce jars, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.

3. Once pudding is done chilling, top each jar with half of the blueberries and enjoy.

Nutrition Info
184 Calories, 6 g Protein, 27 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (1 g sat), 65 mg Sodium, ★★ Phosphorus, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Contributor

Jonathan Aviv

MD, FACS

Jonathan Aviv, MD, FACS is a leading otolaryngologist and inventor. He is the clinical director of the Voice and Swallowing Center at ENT and Allergy Associates and a clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 

Samara Kaufmann Aviv

MA

Samara Kaufmann graduated from Colgate University, cum laude, majoring in Psychology and Philosophy and completed her graduate studies at New York University in General Psychology, graduating with honors.

Freezer-Friendly Pancakes

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
10 pancakes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 12 tsp baking soda
  • 12 tsp salt
  • 1 12 cups plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 12 cups your favorite milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp oil, plus additional for greasing pan
Directions
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, eggs, and oil.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients into flour mixture until just combined. (Batter will be a bit lumpy.)
  4. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray or add a small amount of oil to pan. Pour about ½ cup batter onto pan for each pancake. Cook each side for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side for an additional 2 minutes. Repeat process until all batter is cooked.
Nutrition Info
2 pancakes, made with low-fat milk: 353 Calories, 18 g Protein, 72 mg Cholesterol, 46 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (3 g sat), 546 mg Sodium, ★★★★ Phosphorus, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Folate, ★★ Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron
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Nutty Rice Porridge

By Brenda Watson, CNC
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Recipe Source
Ingredients
  • 12 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 14 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 14 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 12 Fuji apple, chopped (Fuji apples are best for their texture and sweet taste, but you can choose another type of apple)
Directions
  1. Place rice, milk, and nutmeg in medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
  3. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
  4. Top with chopped nuts, ground flaxseed, and apple.
Nutrition Info
681 Calories, 16 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 96 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (4 g sat), 176 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin E, Magnesium, ★★ Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Folate, Potassium

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Brenda Watson, CNC

Owner of Vital Planet

For more than 30 years, Brenda Watson, CNC has been helping people achieve vibrant health through improved digestion.

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Carrot Cake Maple Muffins

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 34 cup white whole-wheat flour
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 12 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 14 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 14 tsp ground ginger
  • 18 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs
  • 34 cup maple syrup
  • 12 cup melted coconut oil, plus 2 tsp for greasing pan
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 12 cup shredded carrots
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 12 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with the 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.
  2. Whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl until mixture is combined and smooth. Whisk maple syrup mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Gently stir in carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
  4. Fill each cup of muffin pan with approximately 14 cup batter. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted in center of a muffin.
  5. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in pan. Remove muffins and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info
1 Muffin: 226 Calories, 3 g Protein, 30 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (9 g sat), 172 mg Sodium, ★★★ Vitamin D, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), Calcium
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Detox Juice

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Detox juice made from carrots, beets, and apples
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Number of Servings
3
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 large orange, peeled and quartered (use as much pith as possible for maximum nutrients—some people even juice with the peels on!)
  • 2 medium apples, cored and quartered
  • 3 medium beets, quartered
  • 12 inch knob of ginger—or to taste
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced lengthwise, tops removed
Directions
  1. Measure chia seeds, if using, into the bottom of the juice receptacle.
  2. Juice remaining ingredients. If you don’t like pulp, place a fine-mesh strainer over juice receptacle first.
  3. Whisk juice and chia seeds together. Let sit for five minutes so chia gel can form before enjoying.
Nutrition Info
With chia seeds: 175 Calories, 5 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 39 g Carbohydrates, 26 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 11 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (0 g sat), 143 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, ★★★★ Folate, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus
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Strawberry-Almond Overnight Refrigerator Oats

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 12 cup of your favorite milk
  • 12 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 12 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry jam
  • 12 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp sliced almonds
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a glass mason jar or a glass dish.
  2. Cover jar or dish with a lid, place in the fridge, and let sit overnight.
  3. The next morning before serving, stir and enjoy.
Nutrition Info
Made with low-fat milk: 338 Calories, 12 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 21 g Total sugars (10 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (2 g sat), 62 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin C, Phosphorus, ★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium,★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B12, Calcium, Vitamin B6, D, E, Folate, Iron, Potassium
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The Taste for Life staffers have a wide variety of backgrounds and dietary needs. We're always experimenting in the kitchen, and love to share what we cook—and what we learn in the process.

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