Allergy Elimination Challenge- Day 5

We're coming up on one week of the diet and still going strong. I think the hardest meal is breakfast- I miss eggs and English muffins! We're making do and discovering some fun recipes on the way. I'm already prepping for our dinner party on Saturday and will finalize the menu when I see what's looking tasty at the farmer's market tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing if this challenge can hold up for company!

Day Five Menu

Breakfast
Sauteed plantain with garlic
Fresh fruit

Lunch
Quinoa squash cakes
Mixed green salad with lemon juice
Steamed green beans

Dinner
Grouper cheeks in garlic and olive oil
Brown rice
Salad
Green beans

Allergy Elimination Challenge- Day 4

Today I tried amaranth for breakfast, and I have to say, I'm not a huge fan. Of all the grains I'm eating- millet, quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth- it's my least favorite. That said, I have about three more cups of it to use up, so I'll be searching for tasty amaranth recipes. This Saturday will be another fun challenge as we're having friends over for dinner! They're vegan so we'll be making a meal that is vegan and allergy-free. I foresee quinoa and plenty of veggies!

On day four I can't say that my tummy troubles are 100% healed, but I can say that I have more energy and am generally feeling great! If we feel this much better after only a few days, I can't wait to see how we feel in a few weeks!

Day Four Menu
Breakfast
Amaranth porridge with banana and agave nectar
Fresh papaya

Lunch
Tuna on mixed greens
Rice crackers
Mango

Dinner 
Fish with broiled tomatoes  and herbs
Brown Rice
Steamed broccoli  

Allergy Eliminiation Challenge- Day 3

Let me take a moment to say that this is my third, I repeat, THIRD day without any coffee. I was really concerned that I would have headaches and severe crankieness, but I'm doing great! I am still drinking a few cups of green tea, but that's it for caffeine. Here are a few more recipes to get you through your mid-week slump!

Day Three Menu
Breakfast
Red potato skillet fries and onions
Papaya with lime

Lunch
Tuna salad (no mayo) on kale
Rice crackers
Watermelon

Dinner
Quinoa and squash cakes
Kale, carrot and avocado salad
Jasmine brown rice

Coconut Banana Bars
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup arrowroot
1/2 cup potato flour
1/2 cup unsweetened ground coconut 
3 TSP baking soda
1 TBS cinnamon
1 TSP nutmeg 2 tbs ground flax seed, plus 4 tbs water (substitute 2 eggs if you don't have flax) 
3 bananas mashed
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup dark agave nectar
3/4 cup brown rice syrup 
3 TBS apple juice

Combine all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine all wet ingredients and blend until mostly smooth. Beat together dry and wet ingredients, careful not to over-beat. Bake in greased, floured pan at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes. These coconut banana bars are moist and delicious! They're a perfect breakfast on the go, or can even be dessert. Yum! 

Here are some recipes I'm scoping out for the next few weeks!
Garlic Zucchini Salad
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge
Creamy Avocado Potato Salad
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Parsnip Chips
Millet Cake