With exam season coming up, it’s easy to overlook breakfast as you rush out the doors for a day packed with errands and studying. These 3 quick and easy recipes will inspire you to get a quick bite of the most important meal of the day to help you power through the finish line!
1. Raspberry Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
a. Ingredients
i. 1 cup raspberries
ii. ½ cup 2% milk
iii. 1 tbsp peanut butter (or a nut butter alternative)
iv. ½ cup dry oats (uncooked)
v. Dash of cinnamon
b. Combine all of the ingredients above and top with milk! Feel free to substitute dairy with vegan options such as soy or almond milk. Store in a mason jar or airtight container for a quick take-away in the mornings.
c. Enjoy!
2. Salty Apple Cookies
a. Ingredients
i. 1 apple (medium)
ii. 2 tbsp peanut butter (or a nut butter alternative)
iii. 1/8 cup nuts
iv. 1/8 cup sunflower seeds
b. Slice the apple into two halves and take out the seeds.
c. Spread the peanut butter onto the apple and top it with nuts and seeds.
d. Enjoy!
3. Broccoli Frittata
a. Ingredients
i. 2 large eggs
ii. ½ cup broccoli
iii. 1/3 cup shredded cheese (of your liking)
iv. ½ yellow onion
v. Dash of salt
b. Lightly grease a pan with oil and add in your chopped veggies.
c. Stir-fry the veggies for 5 minutes.
d. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them and then add in cheese and seasonings.
e. Grease an oven-safe pan and combine the veggies and eggs in the pan.
f. Add cheese on the top.
g. Bake in a toaster oven until the eggs have cooked through.
h. Enjoy!
I hope some of these recipes inspire you to have some fun with your breakfast! Feel free to explore more recipes and share some of your favourites with us at hc.uwindsor@hercampus.com!