Do you want a breakfast that is light, yet decadent at the same time?
Something to impress guests without overloading on sugar, flour, and butter?
Perhaps something made with only 5 fresh, whole ingredients?
Looks like you have too many demands, and your wishes are impossible….
Only kidding! It is all possible with this berry souffle.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*
- Heat oil in a 10" saucepan on medium heat. Add berries and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the berries are soft and form a thick liquid.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla and cinnamon for a couple minutes.
- Fold the yolk mix into the egg whites until combines.
- Pour the egg mix on top of the simmering berries and let cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Transfer saucepan to oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the pancake puffs and is slightly brown.
- Place a plate over the pan and flip it over so that the fruit is faced up.
- Slice and eat warm with a drizzle of coconut milk or Whipped Coconut Cream, if desired.
Notes
~Paleo, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-free, Corn-free, Soy-free, and Sugar-free
*This recipe was featured on Daily Health Buzz Top 9 on April 9th, 2012.
Health Benefits:
- Eggs: A great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin, eggs are great for the eyes. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
- Coconut Oil: Coconut is widely misunderstood because of it’s high fat content; however, coconut’s saturated fat is made up of medium-chain fatty acids. These medium-chains are easy to absorb and digest, and are converted quickly into energy. This means that the body has no opportunity to store the medium-chain as fat. Coconut is also a great source of dietary fiber with a whopping 5 grams per oz!
- Cinnamon: Studies have shown that it can help lower LDL cholesterol, help regulate blood sugar levels, has anti-clotting effect on blood, and it can boost cognitive function and memory.
Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:
What is your favorite recipe that is easy to make, and uses minimal ingredients?
Ashley says
Looks delish! Thanks, Alex!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
Wow Alex, this is such a great recipe!How many servings would you say this makes?
Sugar Free Alex says
Kat,
It makes 4 big slices
diane says
where is the recipe? I don’t see it anywhere ???
diane says
I take it back…it just showed up…
Felicia says
delicious! reminds me of a clafoutis! i always love your health benefits added in the end 🙂
Jane says
Yum! The berries look so good!
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen says
This looks delicious! It looks like a pie to feel guilty after eating but it’s so healthy. Thank you for sharing. P.S. I’m new to your blog and love it!
Sugar Free Alex says
Hi Aylin,
So glad you stopped by!
Alison says
Cool idea! It kind of looks like a pie-pancake. 🙂
Celeste says
Looks so good! Will be making this weekend.
absie107 says
This looks amazing!
I’ve been totally processed sugar free for 22 days now, and I have to say I feel amazing. With the advent of Passover, I’m now in the process of cutting back on gluten and grain-based foods. I gotta say, I love all of the no-flour recipes you post; I’ll never feel like I’m deprived of bread or anything like that with recipes like this floating around.
This is healthy, sweetened naturally, and looks divine. Thank you for your wonderful recipes!!!
Sugar Free Alex says
Sounds great!!! I’m so glad to hear! Thanks for the sweet comment.
ArtfulArtsyAmy says
I just started working with a nutritionist and am essentially on a gluten free (not because of celiac, just because of my health) and no-added/refined sugar diet.
I have a very big sweet tooth, so I’m working really hard. Instead of using processed products that are gluten-free etc. I’m trying to change the way I eat to incorporate more nutrition overall.
Sooo, I’m loving your site! Also, I made this “pancake” this morning using blueberries and it was delicious! It was also very filling with just one big slice!
THANKS!!!
Sugar Free Alex says
Amy,
So glad to hear you are making changes to your diet (for the better!). That’s great! Good luck! And I am so glad you enjoyed the pancake 😀
CrystalJane says
Oh god this looks incredible! Having friends over this weekend and cant wait to surprise them with this gluten free goodness for breakfast! (They never believe me that gluten/sugar/dairy free can taste good!) Haha, i’ll have them hooked on good eating in no time…. Thanks Alex!
Sugar Free Alex says
CrystalJane,
Hahaha…Enjoy! Let me know how they like it!
billy says
I’m very excited about this recipe! I love sweets for breakfast but keep sugar, dairy and grains out of my life as it helps my fibromyalgia. I’ll be trying this asap then posting it on my blog 🙂