Berry Chia Overnight Oats

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Mornings can be hectic and busy – especially with little ones to take care of. Before you know it, everyone has piled into the car to head to school or the office and someone yells out – we forgot breakfast! Starting your day without a healthy nutritious meal makes it hard to concentrate.

To avoid days like this, a grab and go meal packed with nutrients is the perfect way to give you all the energy you need for school, your first meeting of the day or tackle that chore list you have set out to do.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups oatsdivided into thirds
¾ cup chia seedsdivided into thirds
3 cups vanilla almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk or soy milk
3 pinches sea saltdivided
3 pinches cinnamondivided
3 tbsp local honey, maple syrup or agave nectardivided

Directions

At night, before bed, place 3 glass jars with lids on the counter and place oats in each jar and top with chia seeds.

Pour milk in each jar.

Add a pinch of cinnamon and salt to each jar. Drizzle the tops with honey and stir ingredients in each jar, seal and store in the refrigerator overnight.

First thing in the morning, set your overnight oats on the counter and spoon fresh berries on top.

NOTES: Add a few different topping options available so everyone in the family can finish off their oats just the way they like them. A little trick to get everyone involved in breakfast!

TOPPING IDEAS INCLUDE: coconut shavings, yogurt, granola, various fruits, flax seeds and carob chips or mini chocolate morsels.

High Protein Egg Muffins with Kale and Ground Turkey

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With this easy make ahead healthy recipe, there is no excuse for missing breakfast! You can make these egg muffin cups ahead of time and freeze in batches or split up in individual servings for each day of the week. Have children that are tired of eating cereal and want something different? Grab these ingredients the next time you are at the grocery store and make on meal prep day.

Ingredients

10 egg whitesif using whole eggs, use only 6
1 cup kalefinely chopped
2 green onionsfinely chopped
6 basil leavesrolled up and finely chopped
1 lb ground turkeybrowned and drained
1 cup mozzarella or pepper jack cheeseshredded
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Place ground turkey in pan and cook until brown. Drain and set aside.

Whisk the eggs in a bowl with seasoning.

Place kale, green onion, cheese, and turkey in each tin. Pour the egg mixture on top, leaving 1/4 inch from the top.

Place in oven and bake for 20 Minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Use a butter knife to go around edges and pop out the egg cups. Enjoy!

Whole-Wheat Blueberry and Oat Muffins

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If you love blueberry muffins, but wish they were a bit healthier, we have a recipe just for you.
These muffins are the kind that you can eat anytime of the day – that’s right! Since they are not overly sweet, relatively healthy and bursting with blueberries, they make a great grab-and-go breakfast, mid-morning/late-afternoon snack or after dinner dessert. If kept correctly in an airtight container they should last for 3-4 days.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup wholegrain oats
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp oilyou can also use vegetable oil
½ cup finely shredded carrot
2 cups frozen blueberries

Directions

Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab a 12-count muffin pan and spray with a non-stick spray.

Set out 2 mixing bowls, sift the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and brown sugar. Add the wholegrain oats and set aside.

User other mixing bowl and crack in 2 eggs and whisk lightly. Stir in yogurt and Grapeseed oil.

Add the bowl of wet ingredients to the dry, add the frozen blueberries and shredded carrot. Stir until combined, don’t over mix or the batter won’t bake well.

Spoon mixture evenly into the muffin pan and bake for about 25 Minutes until they are nice and golden on top and a wooden skewer comes out clean. Cool them in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a clean dish towel.

NOTES: Package, label and freeze in an airtight container to store for later.

Breakfast Banana Split

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Who wants a Banana Split for Breakfast? Packed full of antioxidants and much needed potassium and protein, this recipe is a sure win in any house!

Ingredients

1 banana
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup raspberries
½ cup granola
½ cup strawberry Greek yogurtyou can use plain Greek yogurt as well
1 tbsp local honey
1 tsp chia seeds

Directions

Peel ripe banana and slice down the middle. Place on plate open face style.

Spread Greek yogurt down the middle of the open face banana.

In separate bowl, mix berries and granola together and sprinkle over the top of the yogurt.

Drizzle honey over the top to taste and sprinkle chia seeds.

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

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There’s no excuses to skip breakfast with this slow-cooker overnight recipe that you can sit down to eat or grab-and-go when in a rush to get out the door in the morning. A perfect meal for the fall season.

Ingredients

½ cup steel cut oats
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp all spice
pinch of ground cloves
2 tbsp brown sugardivided
1 oz walnutschopped and divided

Directions

Coat the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. In the slow cooker, combine the oats, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Stir the oatmeal to get a consistent texture.

Serve in a bowl or glass jar with a lid and top each serving with sugar and walnuts as desired.

Chocolate Cherry Chunk Protein Bowl

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It’s cherry season, signaling the arrival of nutrients, antioxidants, and delightful flavor that can easily enhance your breakfast routine with just a few simple steps.

Ingredients

¾ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
3 fresh cherriesseeded and diced
1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chipschopped

Directions

Mix the yogurt and protein powder until completely smooth.

Place in a small bowl if eating at home. If you’re eating on the run, place in a small glass jar with a lid.

Top with fresh cherries and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Bowl

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It’s important to get a health breakfast in before you start your day. This recipe is super simple to make and is packed with nutrients and great flavor that’ll help you power through any morning.

Ingredients

¾ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
½ scoop chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp powdered peanut butter
¼ bananasliced

Directions

Mix the yogurt, protein powder and powdered peanut butter until completely smooth.

Place in a bowl if eating at home or grab a small glass jar with a lid.

Top with sliced banana.

Chocolate Raspberry Protein Bowl

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If you are a chocolate and berry combo fan, this recipe is for you. Get in some healthful nutrients and start the day with plenty of protein to help keep you satisfied until lunch.

Ingredients

¾ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop chocolate protein
½ cup fresh raspberries

Directions

Mix the yogurt and protein powder until completely smooth.

Place in a bowl if eating at home or add to a small mason jar or recycled jar with a lid.

Top with fresh raspberries.

Tropical Fruit Protein Bowl

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When in season, Kiwi and Mango make for a refreshing snack. Sometimes, finding ways to eat them can be challenging. Mix it up and add them to some healthful Greek yogurt and add protein powder for an extra punch of nutrients and serve for breakfast. Give this recipe a try, it’s perfect for the whole family!

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat plain Greek Yogurt
½ scoop vanilla protein powder
1 oz diced mango
1 kiwi peeled and diced

Directions

Mix the yogurt and protein powder until completely smooth.

Place in a bowl if eating at home. If on the go, grab a small jar with a lid (I love using mason jars or recycling old jars).

Top with mango and kiwi.

Strawberries and Cream Protein Bowl

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If your looking for a quick breakfast that’s packed with protein and healthful nutrients, we’ve got you covered with this tasty strawberries and cream protein bowl. A great starter for the whole family that’s super easy to make and great on the go!

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
½ scoop vanilla protein powder
3 medium strawberriesdiced

Directions

Mix the yogurt and protein powder until completely smooth.

Place in a bowl if eating at home. If on the run, place in a small sealed container such as a mason jar.

Top with strawberries.