Breakfast Egg, Avocado Panini

Bees extract pollen from the flower and pack the “powder” into the tiny granules adding honey or nectar. The granules are taken back to the hive.

Egg, Avocado and Bee Pollen
Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds and Bee Pollen on Sprouted Bread

When it comes to nutrients, pollen has important vitamins, enzymes and amino acids; bee pollen is widely used to increase energy, endurance and provide strength. Part of what makes bee pollen so fascinating, in addition to how the bees create it, is that analysis shows that bee pollen is comprised of 3% pure phytochemicals by weight! That’s a lot of nutrients in one tiny little granule and that alone makes it a healing food, helping to reduce inflammation, boost immunity and improve liver health. Additionally, bee pollen is high protein – shockingly over 1 gram of protein per 1 tablespoon.

But don’t go crazy and consume massive amounts of bee pollen because it tastes good in its natural state and you want to fight free-radicals and increase protein. A little goes a long way! Make sure to purchase bee pollen from a trusted source and be aware that people who are allergic to bees may have allergic reactions to bee pollen. Pregnant women should avoid consuming bee pollen, and with any new herb or supplement, consult your doctor before changing your diet.

This recipe can be breakfast or a post-workout snack. Egg, avocado, sprouted bread sprinkled with a little bee pollen and black sesame seeds, which provide calcium.

NUTRITION:
Servings: 1
Calories: 279
Fat: 16.6g
Saturated fat: 4.7g
Cholesterol: 164mg
Sodium: 379mg
Carbohydrates: 22.6g
Fiber: 7.6g
Sugars: 2.6g
Protein: 11.8g

This recipe is very high in Vitamin D (77% of the RDA) and a good source of Iron (15%).

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Recipe

Breakfast Egg, Avocado Panini
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, avocado, black sesame seeds and bee pollen are placed atop sprouted or gluten-free bread

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon coconut oil
1 to 2 eggs (see instructions)
1/2 to 1 piece of sprouted, Ezekiel or Gluten-free bread
1/4 avocado
1/2 to 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon bee pollen
pinch sea salt
pinch fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat coconut oil in small skillet over medium-high heat.
Add egg and scramble until just cooked through.
Spread avocado onto sprouted bread and top with black sesame seeds, bee pollen and egg.
Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper; enjoy!
*Note: depending upon your energy needs, consume 1/2 to 1 piece of sprouted bread (lightly toasted, if desired) with 1 to 2 eggs.
**Suggested breads may be substituted for brown rice cracker or quinoa cracker.
*** I use an herb sea salt that has been made by crushing a blend of fresh herbs with the salt; must be refrigerated.

Serves

1

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 5

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 3

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