Breakfasts to take on the go
In this episode of The Fresh Table, Michelle and Avery tackle breakfast. If you're one of those who don't eat in the morning because you're always running late, these recipes will be perfect for you. Breakfast can be quick, simple and satisfying, so let's get started! Simply scroll down to see the recipes from this weeks episode.
RECIPES
TROPICAL OATMEAL
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coconut milk, almond or regular milk
- ¼ cup organic, plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup organic oats
- ¼ cup blueberries (pineapple works great too)
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1 heaping tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions:
Add all the ingredients into a mason jar and stir well. Place overnight in the fridge. In the morning you can eat it cold or you can remove lid and warm in microwave. If you like a thinner oatmeal add additional milk.
Serves: 1
PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup organic oats
- ¼ cup coconut, almond milk or regular milk
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 heaping tbsp. pumpkin (make sure pumpkin is the only listed ingredient)
- 1 tbsp. dried currants
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans (or nut of your choice)
Directions:
Add all the ingredients into a mason jar and stir well. Place overnight in the fridge. In the morning you can eat it cold or you can remove lid and warm in microwave. If you like a thinner oatmeal add additional milk.
Serves: 1
POWER BITES
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp. flaxseed
- 1 cup oats(preferably organic)
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, your choice
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup dried currants or cranberries
- 1/4 real peanut butter (make sure only peanuts and salt)
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Place bananas in a bowl and mash until almost smooth. Add flaxseed, oats, coconut, nuts, currants, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix well. Form into balls about the size of a golf ball and place on cookie sheet. Cook about 15 min.
Makes about 8 - 9 power bites
TOASTER SPINACH BARS
Ingredients:
- 4 cups packed power greens (kale, spinach & chard)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil to coat pan
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Put greens, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper into blender. Blend a few minutes until smooth. Coat 9” square pan with oil and pour spinach mixture into pan. Cook for about 15 min. Do not overcook. Take it out just before it’s completely firm as it will continue to cook when you take it out.
My favorite is to cut into pieces and put in toaster to warm!
Serves: 4
MUFFIN TIN FRITTATAS
Ingredients:
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup black beans - drained
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tomatoes - diced
- Cooking Spray or Oil to coat muffin tin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Crack eggs into a bowl and mix well. Add ricotta, mozzarella, beans and salt and pepper. Stir well. Coat muffin tins with oil or use spray. Add a few tomato pieces into each tin. Spoon egg mixture into 12 muffin tins (make sure to get beans and cheese into each tin) Put muffin tin into oven and cook for about 12-15 min. (don’t over cook)
Serves: 4