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Easy Breakfast

Ingredients That Make Breakfast So Much Easier

December 14, 2018 by Rebecca Rosati

I know people can struggle with quick and easy breakfasts on hectic mornings – so I want to share 7 ingredients I always keep on hand that make it super easy to make breakfast. With these tips you will be able to eat a nutritious and quick breakfast every morning. 

BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS

I would say generally speaking, most people aren’t morning people and don’t carve out time to cook and eat breakfast. Mornings to me are my most cherished time of the day. I love the ritual of waking up, drinking my coffee, and eating a light breakfast as I work on my blog. Before the craziness of my day starts and my mind is running in circles… that hour of peace with the combination of peanut butter with oatmeal or toast and my hot coffee, typing away on my laptop and minimal human contact is my favorite self-care ritual.

I will be clear I definitely don’t cook myself breakfast every morning, since some week day mornings I hit snooze too many times or I choose to get an extra 10 minutes in at the gym or under a hot shower. I also understand — not firsthand, but observationally from my sister — that when you have kids, breakfast and early mornings become a necessity, not a luxury. 

All of this to say: I make sure I eat something for breakfast every morning, and I do cook it for myself at least a few days a week. This is why I came up with a few breakfast staples that make it possible to, even easy, to get breakfast on the table in under 10 minutes. 

So here is my advice:

  1. Always have oats in the pantry – Oats are healthy and inexpensive, and you can dress up oats in so many ways. I always buy rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. They cook in 5 minutes on the stove and are perfect for overnight oats. Simple oats topped with any combination of fruit, nuts, honey, peanut butter or whatever favorite toppings you can think of for a satisfying breakfast in 5 minutes. Make ahead of time my CRANBERRY, NUT, AND CHOCOLATE QUINOA ENERGY BARS  for an on-the-go breakfast.
  2. Buy a few non-perishable oatmeal toppings – such as dried fruit which has a long shelf life, and it’s super handy when you run out of fresh fruit. I always keep raisins in my pantry because they are cheap and great for topping oatmeal or yogurt. I also love all nut butters and all types of nuts. Personally, chia seeds and flaxseed give me a stomach ache but they are also great options. All of these pantry staples will last several months so it’s worth buying them in bulk. They’re cheaper that way, and it means you will always have a delicious topping on hand. 
  3. Keep eggs in your fridge – I have eggs on my grocery list every week. Eggs are a quick breakfast option. I often make my Easy Egg Muffins in the beginning of the week for an on-the-go breakfast that lasts all week-long. I also keep hardboiled eggs in my fridge to have a quick breakfast option. Fried and scrambled eggs take minutes to make. Throw in some spinach and serve with toast and fruit and you have a well-balanced breakfast.
  4. Have bread in the house – If you’re like me and you don’t eat bread that often, keep it in the freezer. If you go through bread quickly I recommend buying pre-sliced loaves and store on counter or in your fridge. If it takes you weeks to go through a single loaf like myself then buy a loaf and slice the bread and keep it in individual sealed bags in the freezer. It only take minutes to defrost and toast a slice in the toaster or under the broiler and then you don’t have to worry about the bread going stale. 
  5. Yogurt is essential – Plain Greek yogurt is full of protein which is essential for good health. I workout in the morning before work and Greek yogurt can be a healthy and satisfying treat after a tough workout. Not only does it tide me over until my next meal, but it actually contains protein that can repair damage done by exercise. I top plain Greek yogurt with honey and almonds. 
  6. Buy fresh fruit every week – Buy seasonal and fresh whenever possible. Depending on the season I keep fresh berries, apples, and bananas in my fridge. Raspberries or Blueberries are great for topping yogurt or oatmeal. Grab an apple or banana on the go and top with a little peanut butter…. YUM!!!
  7. COFFEE!! – Invest in a coffee maker you love. Coffee truly brings me happiness every morning. Making coffee at home tastes better than any $5 coffee I used to purchase every morning on my way to the office. It’s much easier to get out of bed in the morning when I know I get to enjoy a hot cup of coffee… or two and I use a big mug that is guaranteed to make me smile. 

Here are some of my favorites breakfast recipes… 

Easy Egg Muffins
Egg Bake Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Easy Homemade Granola 
Avocado Toast
Simple Avocado Toast

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THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING ALONG! XOXO, REBECCA ROSATI @ THE WELL DRESSED KITCHEN! 

Filed Under: All Foods, Breakfast Foods, Food For Thought, How To, Meal Planning, Meal Prep, Muffins Tagged With: bread, Breakfast, breakfast ingredients, Easy Breakfast, oats

Turkey Sausage + Egg & Veggie Casserole

November 4, 2018 by Rebecca Rosati

This Egg Casserole is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Loaded with meat, veggies, and eggs… it’s easy and delicious and also great for serving larger crowds.   

Turkey Egg Breakfast Casserole

I make it on Sunday as part of my meal prep and enjoy it all week long. I prefer easy casserole recipes, simple to make, easy to clean up after, and of course, delicious. This means I can spend less time in the kitchen prepping meals for the week and more time spending time with my family and friends. This recipe is full of flavor, savory, and kind to your waistline.

Any way I can pack in spinach and veggies into my meals I am all over it and this is one of those recipes. So when you’re needing a quick breakfast loaded with greens and you’re not in the mood for a Green Smoothie, indulge in this healthy breakfast casserole without any guilt. Even consider making this crowd-pleasing dish for a brunch gathering or on Sunday morning with the family!

I am always figuring out ways to swap ingredients to make recipes healthier. I mean, it’s what I do!! In so many of my recipes I swap out red meat for ground turkey. It’s still so flavorful, full of protein and cuts out so much of the fat. The bottom layer of this casserole is sweet potatoes which adds a little sweetness. Sweet Potatoes are high in many important nutrients… essential vitamins, calcium, and iron. Eggs add even more protein, you can even use half egg whites to cut calories and unsaturated fat. I love all the layers in this dish and I hope you love it too!

Turkey Egg Breakfast Casserole

Turkey + Egg & Veggie Casserole
 
Author: The Well Dressed Kitchen
Prep time:  20 mins
Cook time:  45 mins
Total time:  1 hour 5 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 sweet potato, (cubed small)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (I prefer parmesan)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • Cooking Spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with olive oil spray.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat, add diced onion and green pepper. Cook roughly 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Remove onion and green pepper from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add ground turkey to same skillet and cook until no longer pink (roughly 8 minutes). Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until meat is fully browned then add onion and pepper mixture to meat and stir to combine.
  4. While the turkey is cooking dice sweet potato into small cubes. Make sure your cubes aren't too thick or they won't be as tender. Line the bottom of greased baking dish with the diced sweet potato.
  5. In a medium-sized bowl beat eggs with whisk and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Top the sweet potato with the turkey mixture, layer with spinach, and then pour the eggs on top.
  7. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
  8. Place baking dish in oven and cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until edges of the egg begin to brown and egg in casserole is firm throughout.
  9. Allow casserole to cook for more time until egg is completely cooked through.
  10. Note: If you want to cook this casserole as part of your meal prep (or the night before serving) and freeze it for later, fully prepare the casserole and then place in freezer. To cook, let it defrost and then reheat oven at 300 degrees F and cook for roughly 20 to 25 minutes.
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Turkey Veggie Egg Breakfast Casserole

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Simple Avocado Toast

September 12, 2017 by Rebecca Rosati

Avocado Toast will never go out of style. This is one of my favorite breakfasts and it couldn’t be easier to make… Hearty bread is toasted with a little bit of olive oil and topped with smashed avocado. This is the simplest Avocado Toast Recipe and with only 3 ingredients, you will have a quick and easy breakfast or snack in minutes. 

Simple Avocado Toast

How to prepare:

Drizzle bread with a little bit of olive oil. Toast bread in the toaster or toaster oven.  Spread half of an avocado on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and THAT’S IT!

Use any type of bread you like. This toast is great for a healthy snack and lunch too.

So Many Ways to Dress Up Your Avocado Toast!

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day and nobody should miss out on a healthy meal. Avocado Toast will keep you full and satisfied until lunch. With all the different versions of Avocado Toast out there, you won’t get tired of this heart-healthy breakfast.

Other Toppings Include: Sprouts, Arugula, Cilantro,Tomatoes with a drizzle of Balsamic and basil, Mashed Sweet Potato, fried egg with cheese… the varieties are endless.

Simple Avocado Toast
 
Author: The Well Dressed Kitchen
Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack
Prep time:  5 mins
Total time:  5 mins
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Hearty bread is toasted with a little bit of olive oil and topped with smashed avocado. This is the simplest Avocado Toast Recipe and with only 3 ingredients, you will have a quick and easy breakfast or snack in minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1 ripe avocado, pit removed
  • 2 pieces bread, toasted (any type you like)
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Drizzle bread with olive and toast bread in toaster or toaster oven.
  2. Cut avocado in half, remove pit and scoop out flesh.
  3. Spread half of avocado on each slice.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
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Simple Avocado Toast

Do you ever eat Avocado Toast for breakfast? What is your favorite way to prepare it? Comment below!

Looking for more ways to incorporate avocado into your breakfast!? Click here for my Breakfast Avocado Egg Bake Recipe.

Breakfast Avocado Egg Bake

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Thank you for following along! Xoxo, Becca @ The Well Dressed Kitchen! 💗

Filed Under: All Foods, Breakfast Foods, Everyday Meals, Lunch, Snacks Tagged With: Avocado, Avocado Breakfast, Avocado Toast, Breakfast, Easy Breakfast, easy breakfast recipes, Simple Avocado Toast, Simple Breakfast, Toast

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