One of Damucks favorite breakfast recipes in the book?

The result is brekkie bliss.

According to her, the pristine vibes of the Mediterranean are to blame.

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[I think of it as] a more decadent version of the dish.

The coconut cream is so rich, and I love the mild tropical flavor it brings to the dish.

The coconut cream is so rich, and I love the mild tropical flavor it brings to the dish.

Close-up of sliced purple cabbage,

recipe developer, food stylist, and the author of the bestselling cookbook Salad Freak and the forthcoming books Health Nut and Open Wide

None of your favorite sumo citrus avail at Trader Joes this month?

All good: Damuck says its a great opportunity to improvise and use whatever produce is in season.

I havent tried it, but lime zest in replace of orange zest could work well with the coconut.

soba noodles

And for summer, Id recommend using tart berries that are in season, she says.

Prioritize a long soak-in-custard session

Breakfast time usually means feeding a ravenous crowd.

A little patience goes a long way, folks.

a woman pours maple syrup onto a stack of pancakes covered in strawberries

Just omit the eggs, Damuck says.

And opt for aplant-based honey.

Let us know how it turns out, will ya?

Broth in Bowl on gray background, healthy food, top view.

recipe developer, food stylist, and the author of the bestselling cookbook Salad Freak and the forthcoming books Health Nut and Open Wide

Working in batches, add two slices of challah to the egg mixture.

(This may not take as long with day-or-two-old bread.)

Meanwhile, add the remaining bread slices to the egg mixture to soak.

maple syrup in glass bottle on wooden table

Serve with oranges, berries, or other fresh fruit, if desired.

Reprinted from the new book Health Nut: A Feel-Good Cookbook by Jess Damuck.

Text copyright 2024 by Jess Damuck.

Protein isolate powder. Unflavored whey protein in measuring scoop and drinking glass in bright sunlight.

Photographs copyright 2024 by Linda Pugliese.

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