5-Ingredient Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Frittata

April 7, 2019

Start your day with seasonal spring produce with this make-ahead Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Frittata, made with just 5 ingredients!

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Soy Free

Welcoming spring this year has taken on a whole new meaning… it means our little one will be in our arms before we know it! I finally got around to sharing my second trimester update last week, and I already hit another pregnancy milestone – I entered the 30-week mark yesterday (ahh!).

I’m springing into action in terms of picking out a crib and nursery furniture, but also thinking about make-ahead meals.

I’m a long-time fan of food prep on the weekends and I know once our babe arrives it will be even more important to have simple recipes with minimal hands-on time and few ingredients in my arsenal.

Yes, I just released an ebook with tons of 5-ingredient, 20-minute meals, but those 50 recipes really focus on dinner (and lunch). We need some easy-to-eat breakfast recipes too, amiright?!

That’s where this 5-Ingredient Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Frittata comes into play.

I especially love this spinach artichoke frittata combo because it tastes so fresh, even though it’s made with pantry and freezer staples. Yup, I used frozen spinach and canned artichokes! Between the two of these veggies, you’ll get over a full serving of veggies at breakfast – how amazing is that? After all, it can be hard to sneak in those veggies at breakfast!

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So are canned and frozen produce just as nutritious as fresh?

Usually, the answer is YES! When buying “processed” vegetables (anything that comes in a package is considered “processed”), check the ingredient list. Look for ingredients you recognize.

For frozen veggies, there should only be 1 ingredient (the vegetable itself).
For canned veggies, get it packed in water (not oil). There may be added salt, which acts as a preservative (this is OK).

As far as the flavor combo, is there anything better than a spinach artichoke dip-inspired breakfast recipe?

Spinach artichoke dip is usually associated with a creamy and indulgent appetizer. In fact, many appetizer portions of spinach artichoke dip at a restaurant can pack in over 1,500 calories – wowza! Now, I’m not saying that we shouldn’t indulge ever (that’s why they’re called indulgences). But since I want you to feel your best through the food, it may not be an everyday indulgence.

Even more, classic spinach artichoke dips can be dairy-heavy. If dairy doesn’t agree with you, or you have an allergy, coming up with a homemade alternative – that’s just as delicious – can help you enjoy your food without the bellyache. Plus, I’m constantly asked for more dairy free recipes. And if you ask, I [try my very best to] deliver!

Try my Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip!

This dairy free spinach artichoke frittata is warm and full of cheesy flavor (without the cheese)!

How did I add so much cheesy flavor?

I used nutritional yeast!

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that provides a cheesy, umami flavoring to food. It’s very popular in vegan and plant-based cooking to mimic cheese, and while it’s not 100% perfect, it’s pretty darn close!

Now let’s talk about artichokes…

Artichokes are one of the most under-the-radar vegetables in my professional and taste-tester opinion…

Artichokes are a spring nutritional superstar. They’re full of fiber (almost 7 grams per artichoke!), which we know helps keep you full, lower blood sugar, and more. But even more, artichokes contain prebiotic fiber. Prebiotic fiber feeds your gut bacteria, helping beneficial gut bacteria thrive.

A healthy microbiome (the environment in your gut) is linked with everything from easier weight maintenance, reduced risk of chronic diseases (like diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease), and more. A fiber-rich diet helps your microbiome flourish because you help support the good bacteria.

Even more, artichokes contain vitamins C and K, folate, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and much more!

This 5-Ingredient Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Frittata is…

- Prepared with just a handful of ingredients

- Full of veggies

- Great to make ahead with minimal hands-on time
- Food allergy friendly (contains eggs)
- A great way to satisfy your spinach artichoke dip cravings
- Delicious to entertain with

And speaking of entertaining, if you’re looking for something to make for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch, this recipe is perfect! Plus, you can par-bake it ahead of time and finish cooking right before serving.

Let’s get cookin’…