5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost your Vitamin D (2024)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD! Stay healthy this year with these nourishing gluten free Vitamin D rich recipes. Easy to make, delicious, and family approved!

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (1)

Okay, so I know it’s actually starting to feel like Spring. And I know that eggs and I have had a little break. BUT… We need still need to talk about them and the importance ofthat YOLK (alone and when combined with other foods) ya! It doeswonders toBoost yourVitaminD!

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (2)

You see, the winter months often find us indoors nestled by a warm fire or wrapped in a cozy blanket. Even if we get outside to enjoy the cold weather, chances are we’re not getting enough vitamin D from the lack of sun. And vitamin D nourishes our bodies and minds in more ways than we think. Vitamin D protects against certain illness, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and certain cancers. Not only that, but vitamin D keeps depression away and helps memory function and problem solving. Vitamin D totally helps KEEP SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) away!

The great news is that we can benefit from so many foods rich in vitamin D! And even better news: these foods taste delicious! I have three great ways to get some extra vitamin D in your diet:

  1. Eggs—a rich source of protein, eggs won’t raise your cholesterol like once thought. And the vitamin D comes from the eggs yolks, so definitely don’t skip this essential part of the egg;
  2. Fatty fish, such as salmon, trout, or sablefish—omega 3s and vitamin D naturally occur in salmon. You only need a small amount once a week to get the benefits from this fantastic food.
  3. Organic grass fed or cultured dairy—vitamin D is also naturally present in milk and helps our bodies absorb calcium. Fortified with vitamin D, milk continues to be an essential part of a person’s diet from birth and throughout life.

Since the the EGG YOLK is one of the highest forms of fat soluable Vitamin D, I thought it would be fun (and yum) to share 5 gluten free recipes with eggs that boost your Vitamin D. More specifically, eggs in combinationwith other Vitamin D rich foods,as mentioned above. Sound good?

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (3)

Let’s start off with eggs and FISH! These two recipes combine fatty fish (one trout and one salmon) along with eggs and veggies! POWER VITAMIN D combo for sure. Plus they are Paleo friendly.

Paleo Salad Nicoise

Plusthere is a healthy oil dressing to go along with it!

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (4)

Paleo Veggie Packed Salmon Cakes

Vitamin A included! Winning!

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (5)

These next two Vitamin D rich recipes with Eggs are SUPER EASY to make. All you need is some gluten free bread and veggies. These dishes pack in additionalfiber and vitamin K and C from the veggies. Oh, and they areKID FRIENDLY!

Green Chile Tomato Egg Casserole

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (6)

Veggie Stuffed Baked Egg Boats

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (7)

But let’s not forget the dairy! Yes, if you can handle cultured or organic dairy, then go for it. It’s another power house vitamin D combo with eggs. Heck, even coconut yogurt and almond milk has vitamin D in it now. That’s a good thing ya’ll!

Creamy Olive Pimento Deviled Eggs and Recipe

That being said, I tweaked my grandma’sdeviled egg recipe (yet again) to make it a little more protein packed and Vitamin D/Calcium rich. Instead of mayo here, we’re using whole greek yogurt! It’s tangy, delicious, low carb, and packed with healthy fats (along withVitamin D of course).

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (8)

Print

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (9)

Creamy Olive Pimento Deviled Eggs

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

3 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
Print Recipe

Description

Creamy Olive Pimento Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

Scale

  • 6 eggs
  • ¼ c to ⅓ cup paleo mayo or plain whole greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp pickle juice
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • ¼ tsp melted butter or non dairy butter. Optional but it does make it so creamy!!)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 12 green olives with pimentos
  • chili powder or paprika for topping

Instructions

  1. First hard boil your eggs. Let them cool before peeling. Once peeled, slice your eggs vertically.
  2. Scoop out the yolk and place in a bowl. Mix your mayo or yogurt and melted butter together and combine with the rest of your ingredients, except the paprika and olives.
  3. The more yogurt you use, the creamier.
  4. Taste and see if it’s salty enough, if not, add a dash more salt or pickle juice.
  5. Mix until smooth then scoop a ½ tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of egg yolk mix into your egg white halves.
  6. Smooth the the surface of the egg and then place the olive with the pimento on top.
  7. Sprinkle with paprika or chili powder after.
  8. If you are making 12 dozen eggs, just double the recipe but add in the salt ¼ teaspoon at a time and taste to make sure it’s not too salty.

Notes

Serving size: 1 Calories: 45 Fat: 3 Saturated fat: 0.9 Carbohydrates: 0.5 Sugar: 0 Fiber: .2 Protein: 3.6

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min

So even though we need to rejuvenate our bodies with vitamin D during the cold months, the foods we nourish ourselves with are delicious, healthy, and good for your mind, body, and soul. I guarantee you won’t have any loss in getting your vitamin D this winter with these combos. Heck, just keep eating them year round, right?

What’s your go to Vitamin D rich recipe?

Cheers!

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (10)
KEEP ME POSTED ON YOU! LET’S STAY CONNECTED. SO VIA FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, AND TWITTER.

p.s.

Something to ponder and maybe we can talk more about later. How does one become sensitive to eggs? Well, for one, it’s usually the egg white protein that can cause a sensitivity. So keep in mind thatAMAZING YOLK! Still, if you are suffering from seasonal allergies, gut flora problems (lack thereof), stress and nutrient deficiencies, and/or SIBO, YOU CAN DEVELOP a sensitivity (hopefully temporary) to MANY of your favorite healthy foods. Goodness, that says something about the way we live, right?Rest, digest, stress less, and GET IN THOSE PROBIOTICS!!I’m preaching to the choir here ya’ll.

Let me know if you’d like to hear more about this topic.

Food allergy testing can be very skewed. One of the best forms of testing that has been highly recommended, isCyrex. And no, I’m not affiliate.

5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost yourVitaminD (11)
5 Gluten Free Recipes with Eggs to Boost your Vitamin D (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook eggs for vitamin D? ›

'If you want to retain more of the vitamin D in your eggs then you are better to keep them out of the fridge at ambient temperature. And scramble or poach them is best to retain most of the vitamin. '

What dishes are high in vitamin D? ›

The best food sources of vitamin D are oily fish, including salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Other sources include egg yolks, red meat, and liver. Vitamin D is added to some foods too, including breakfast cereals, plant milks and fat spreads.

What foods can I eat to increase my vitamin D level? ›

The best sources are the flesh of fatty fish and fish liver oils. Smaller amounts are found in egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver. Certain mushrooms contain some vitamin D2; in addition some commercially sold mushrooms contain higher amounts of D2 due to intentionally being exposed to high amounts of ultraviolet light.

Is boiled egg rich in vitamin D? ›

With a serve of two eggs providing 82% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin D, eggs contain one of the highest quantities of vitamin D of any food.

How many eggs should I eat daily for vitamin D? ›

According to the USDA, one large egg contains around 11% of your daily value (DV). This means that if you like to scramble up two eggs for breakfast, that's 22% of your vitamin D needs for the day from one meal.

Does boiling eggs destroy vitamins? ›

Boiling eggs may lead to a slight loss of nutrients such as vitamins, zeaxanthin, and minerals. It, however, may be beneficial in many ways. Boiling eggs increases the bioavailability of protein, which means the egg protein in a boiled egg is more easily digested and absorbed.

What 3 foods contain the highest amount of vitamin D? ›

The following foods are rich in vitamin D, and since they are animal sources, they contain mainly D3:
  1. Rainbow trout, farmed. Just 3 ounces of rainbow trout provides 645 IU for 81% of the DV. ...
  2. Sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon has slightly less than trout at 570 IU and 71% of the DV. ...
  3. Sardines. ...
  4. Egg. ...
  5. Beef liver.
Nov 24, 2022

What vegetable has the most vitamin D? ›

Mushrooms are the number one vegetable source for vitamin D. In fact, discounting fortified plant foods (like soy milk), mushrooms are really the only way to get your vitamin D from plants.

How can I increase my vitamin D ASAP? ›

  1. Spend time in sunlight. Vitamin D is often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” because the sun is one of the best sources of this nutrient. ...
  2. Consume fatty fish and seafood. ...
  3. Eat more mushrooms. ...
  4. Include egg yolks in your diet. ...
  5. Eat fortified foods. ...
  6. Take a supplement. ...
  7. Try a UV lamp.
Mar 18, 2019

What is the fastest way to increase vitamin D? ›

There are three key ways you can begin to increase your vitamin D levels: sunlight, food and supplements.
  1. Food. There aren't many foods that are naturally full of vitamin D to help you raise those low levels. ...
  2. Sunlight. ...
  3. Supplements.

What blocks vitamin D absorption? ›

Therefore, conditions that affect the gut and digestion, like celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cystic fibrosis, can reduce vitamin D absorption.

What part of the egg has the most vitamin D? ›

Most of the protein in an egg is found in the white, and the fat, vitamins, and minerals are found mostly in the yolk. The yolk from one large egg contains 37 IU of vitamin D, or 5% of the DV ( 18 ).

How long do you need to be in the sun for vitamin D? ›

Vitamin D From the Sun

It is optimal to have sun exposure for 5 to 30 minutes a day, most days a week, without sunscreen, as SPF ≤8 may block the body's ability to absorb the UVB rays to effectively make vitamin D.

What cereals are high in vitamin D? ›

Some popular cereals such as Quaker's Oats, Kellogg's Special K and Multi Grain Cheerios are fortified with vitamin D. Enjoy a bowl of cereal with fortified soya milk and a glass of orange juice to get half of your recommended allowance of vitamin D all before lunch time.

What is the best way to cook eggs for vitamins? ›

Overall, shorter and lower-heat cooking methods cause less cholesterol oxidation and help retain most of the egg's nutrients. For this reason, poached and boiled (either hard or soft) eggs may be the healthiest to eat.

Does cooking eggs reduce vitamin D? ›

Poached (91.11 ± 4.33%) eggs showed reduced retention of 25-D3 in comparison to microwaved eggs (101.78 ± 7.54%), and hard-boiled (85.01 ± 5.99%) eggs showed reduced retention of 25-D3 in comparison to scrambled (94.94 ± 9.37%) and microwaved eggs (101.78 ± 7.54%).

Do scrambled eggs have vitamin D? ›

61 g of Egg, scrambled, cooked, whole contains 98.21 mcg vitamin A, 0.0 mg vitamin C, 1.10 mcg vitamin D as well as 0.80 mg of iron, 40.26 mg of calcium, 81 mg of potassium. Egg, scrambled, cooked, whole belong to 'Dairy and Egg Products' food category. Egg, scrambled, cooked, whole nutrition facts and analysis..

What is the healthiest way to boil eggs? ›

Simply bring a pot of water to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and crack the eggs into the water. Hard-boiling: Hard-boiling eggs is another healthy option, as it does not require the use of any added fat. Simply place the eggs in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and then let them cook for about 10-12 minutes.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Mrs. Angelic Larkin

Last Updated:

Views: 5970

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (67 voted)

Reviews: 90% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Mrs. Angelic Larkin

Birthday: 1992-06-28

Address: Apt. 413 8275 Mueller Overpass, South Magnolia, IA 99527-6023

Phone: +6824704719725

Job: District Real-Estate Facilitator

Hobby: Letterboxing, Vacation, Poi, Homebrewing, Mountain biking, Slacklining, Cabaret

Introduction: My name is Mrs. Angelic Larkin, I am a cute, charming, funny, determined, inexpensive, joyous, cheerful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.