The Great Big Sunday Morning AIP Breakfast

I love going out to breakfast on the weekend, it's one of my favorite things. The next best thing is having a reason to cook a nice big breakfast at home for that special someone. Chef Ann has put together these recipes for a delicious and hearty breakfast that anyone would enjoy, not just followers of the Autoimmune Protocol. First up we have an AIP Hash. Loaded with bacon, sweet potato and kale not only is this dish healthy, but tasty too! It keeps well so you could make a big batch for hassle free meals during the week.

BACON POTATO AND KALE BREAKFAST HASH (AIP)

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup mushrooms (any type), sliced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
6 kale leaves, separated from stem and chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp. garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Over medium heat, cook bacon until fat has rendered (about 3-4 minutes.)
Add to the pan with the bacon the potatoes and onions, salt and garlic, cover for 3-4 minutes and cook until vegetables soften.
Next add the mushrooms and chopped kale to the pan, and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until kale wilts and turns a dark green.
Remove from heat.

What would a great big breakfast be without pancakes? I have to admit that pancakes are a guilty pleasure of mine, but I do eat them less than I used to. But these are AIP Pancakes so they are better for you, definitely safer for the gut. We happened to have some blueberry compote that was made for another recipe on hand. We served ours with some of the blueberry compote and maple syrup as well.

PANCAKES (AIP)

aip pancake ingredients

INGREDIENTS

2 cup cassava flour
2 tsp. baking soda
½ cup coconut sugar
12 cups coconut milk (add more if needed)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 T. coconut oil (to grease pan)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and then add wet ingredients.
Continue to mix with a whisk until well combined.
Grease a parchment lined sheet tray with coconut oil, and ladle the batter out ¼ cup at a time, spreading it out with a spoon into a circle.
Bake them at 400 for about 10 minutes until lightly golden and cooked all the way through. Serve with real maple syrup or blueberry compote.

Some people love hash browns and breakfast just doesn't cut it without them on the menu. The addition of minced onion adds substantial flavor, but cooking everything in bacon fat adds a delicious smokey quality that makes these hash browns super tasty.

SWEET POTATO HASHBROWNS (AIP)

INGREDIENTS

1 Peeled Sweet Potato grated
3 T. Bacon fat
2 T. minced onion
½ tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel the uncooked sweet potato and grate it on the large holes of a box grater.
Squeeze the grated potatoes in cloth or paper towels to extract as much moisture as possible.
Heat bacon fat in a non-stick saute pan.
Squeeze the potatoes again to release any excess moisture, add minced onions to the mixture.
Place about 1 cup of potato in the hot oil in the pan and pat down into a circle.
When the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip hashbrowns over using a spatula.
Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Yes, there is bacon in the hash, but there is always room for more meat!Many people might think that making sausage is hard. Well guess what, it isn't! With just a few simple ingredients you can have fresh, homemade sausage to impress your breakfast guests.

PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. Ground Pork
1 tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. finely chopped Sage
1 tsp. finely chopped Thyme
1/2 tsp. mace

INSTRUCTIONS

Add spices to ground pork.
With hands, mix spices and pork together.
Form meat into 12 equal size patties.
Pan fry in skillet, on medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side or until no longer pink in the center.

The Great Big Sunday Morning AIP Breakfast

There you have it, there is no excuse. You can do it, just follow the recipes and you can create this Great Big Sunday Morning AIP Breakfast. Or you could invite a bunch of friends over, add a nice garden salad and call it brunch. Enjoy!