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Dietary Modifications for Spring Brunch

We strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutions for our Rad Families with dietary restrictions.

Gluten-Free

Avocado Eggs Benedict>> Use gluten-free English Muffins, such as Udi’s, Glutino or Food For Life. Alternatively, use your favorite gluten-free bread.
Granola Cup Parfaits>>
       -Use gluten-free rolled oats, such as Bob’s Red Mill, or GF Harvest.
       -Use gluten-free crisp rice cereal, such as Erewhon, Barbara’s, or Nature’s Path.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones>> Use gluten-free flour, such as King Arthur Flour’s Measure For Measure.


Dairy Allergy

Granola Cup Parfaits>> Use dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones>>
       -Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.
       -Use dairy-free milk, such as almond, cashew, coconut, or pea protein.

Egg Allergy

Avocado Eggs Benedict>> Replace eggs with 2 firm or extra firm tofu slices, about ½” thick. Sauté until slightly browned in pan.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones>>
       -Use 1 flax egg:
              (1) Combine 1 Tbsp finely ground flaxseed meal with 2.5 Tbsp water.
              (2) Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

Vegetarian

Avocado Eggs Benedict>>
       -Use veggie bacon, such as Morning Star, or tempeh bacon, such as Tofurkey.
       -Alternatively, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
              (1) Chop an 8 oz. container of mushrooms in small pieces.
              (2) Melt 1 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat.
              (3) Add mushrooms, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
              (4) Cook mushrooms until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Vegan

Granola Cup Parfaits>> 
       -Use agave nectar or maple syrup.
       -Use dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones>>
       -Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.
       -Use 1 flax egg: 
              (1) Combine 1 Tbsp finely ground flaxseed meal with 2.5 Tbsp water.
              (2) Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.
        -Use dairy-free milk, such as almond, cashew, coconut, or pea protein.
Avocado Eggs Benedict>>
       -In place of eggs, use 2 firm or extra firm tofu slices, about ½” thick. Sauté until browned in pan.
       -Use veggie bacon, such as Morning Star or tempeh bacon, such as Tofurkey.
       -Alternatively, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
              (1) Chop an 8 oz. container of mushrooms in small pieces.
              (2) Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat.
              (3) Add mushrooms, 1/2 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
              (4) Cook mushrooms until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes.