breakfast

Toast, Toast, Toast

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MATERIALS

  • Whole Grain Bread

  • Option 1

    • Nut Butter (peanut, almond,...), bananas, raisins or dates, hemp seeds, or granola

  • Option 2

    • Hummus, avocado, tomato, black pepper, kosher salt

  • Option 3

    • Refried black beans, sweet potatoes, avocado, kosher salt

PROCEDURE

1. Toast bread.

2. Add desired toppings and enjoy.

THE RUNDOWN

A fun twist on a breakfast classic. Great for those mornings when you're craving something savory. Don't be afraid to get creative. There's a good chance last night's leftovers will taste pretty good on toast. The best part, it generally takes no longer than 5 minutes to pull together.

Overnight Oats

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MATERIALS

Makes 1 serving

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats

  • 1 cup water or plant-based milk

  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds

  • Optional Add-Ins

    • Peanut butter/almond butter

    • Bananas, blueberries, raspberries...

    • Cinnamon

  • Optional Toppings

    • Fresh fruit

    • Raisins

    • Granola

    • Hemp seeds

    • Sliced almonds

PROCEDURE

1. Add all ingredients and optional add-ins to mason jar or other container.

2. Stir and put in fridge overnight.

3. Wake up, stir and enjoy.  Microwave and/or add optional toppings, if desired.

THE RUNDOWN

The best way to eat oatmeal in the summer! Spend five minutes the night before and you will have an easy breakfast to take on the go.  Adjust the liquid to get your desired consistency.  See photo below for what it usually looks like not on a photo shoot day...

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Oatmeal

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MATERIALS

Makes 1 serving

  • 1/2 cup oats

  • 1 cup water or plant-based milk

  • Optional Add-Ins/Toppings

    • 1/2 - 1 tbsp flax, hemp, chia seed

    • 1-2 tbsp nut or seed butter (peanut, almond,...)

    • 1/2 banana, blueberries,...

    • 1-2 tbsp raisins

    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

    • 1-2 tbsp granola

PROCEDURE

Quick

1.  Use quick oats. Cook according to package instructions.

2.  Add desired add-ins/toppings.

Leisurely

1.  Use old fashioned oats. Cook according to package instructions.

2.  Add desired add-ins/toppings.

THE RUNDOWN

This is really more of a build-your-own-oatmeal-suggestion than an actual recipe.  It can easily be scaled up for more people. Be creative. Add in your favorite fruit, nuts, seeds, and spices.