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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you lead a busy life, it can become difficult to find the time to prepare a healthy breakfast. A great option for those always on the go are make ahead breakfast bowls. They take a little time to prepare, but they will have you set for the week. All you have to do is grab a bowl from the fridge, reheat it if needed, and go! Once you know how to make the basic types, you can experiment with your own additions and recipes. | Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you lead a busy life, it can become difficult to find the time to prepare a healthy breakfast. A great option for those always on the go are make ahead breakfast bowls. They take a little time to prepare, but they will have you set for the week. All you have to do is grab a bowl from the fridge, reheat it if needed, and go! Once you know how to make the basic types, you can experiment with your own additions and recipes. | ||
[[Category:Breakfast]] | [[Category:Breakfast]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Meal Planning]] | + | [[Category: Meal Planning]] |
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
| − | === Oatmeal Bowls<ref>http://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2014/05/chia-seed-oatmeal.html</ref> === | + | === Oatmeal Bowls<ref name="rf1">http://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2014/05/chia-seed-oatmeal.html</ref> === |
* 2¾ cup (655 milliliters) almond milk, or milk of choice | * 2¾ cup (655 milliliters) almond milk, or milk of choice | ||
* 2 cups (200 grams) rolled oats | * 2 cups (200 grams) rolled oats | ||
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* Pinch of salt | * Pinch of salt | ||
''Serves 4'' | ''Serves 4'' | ||
| − | === Quinoa Bowl<ref>http://detoxinista.com/2017/02/instant-pot-make-ahead-detox-quinoa-breakfast-bowls/</ref> === | + | === Quinoa Bowl<ref name="rf2">http://detoxinista.com/2017/02/instant-pot-make-ahead-detox-quinoa-breakfast-bowls/</ref> === |
* 1½ cups (255 grams) quinoa, soaked in water at least 1 hour | * 1½ cups (255 grams) quinoa, soaked in water at least 1 hour | ||
* 1 15-ounce (443.6-milliliter) can coconut milk, or milk of choice | * 1 15-ounce (443.6-milliliter) can coconut milk, or milk of choice | ||
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* ¼ teaspoon salt | * ¼ teaspoon salt | ||
''Serves 6'' | ''Serves 6'' | ||
| − | === Roasted Potato and Egg Bowls<ref>http://iowagirleats.com/2016/01/25/make-ahead-breakfast-bowls-freezer-friendly/</ref> === | + | === Roasted Potato and Egg Bowls<ref name="rf3">http://iowagirleats.com/2016/01/25/make-ahead-breakfast-bowls-freezer-friendly/</ref> === |
* 2 pounds (900 grams) yukon gold potatoes, chopped into cubes | * 2 pounds (900 grams) yukon gold potatoes, chopped into cubes | ||
* 1 green pepper, seeded then chopped into cubes | * 1 green pepper, seeded then chopped into cubes | ||
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# Drain and rinse the quinoa. If you have not yet already, soak the quinoa for 1 hour. Drain it, then rinse it off. | # Drain and rinse the quinoa. If you have not yet already, soak the quinoa for 1 hour. Drain it, then rinse it off. | ||
# Place the quinoa and other ingredients into a saucepan. This includes the milk, water, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. You can use any type of milk you want, including coconut milk, regular milk, or even almond milk. If you don't have maple syrup, you could try agave nectar or honey instead. | # Place the quinoa and other ingredients into a saucepan. This includes the milk, water, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. You can use any type of milk you want, including coconut milk, regular milk, or even almond milk. If you don't have maple syrup, you could try agave nectar or honey instead. | ||
| − | # Cook the mixture until the liquid is gone. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let the mixture cook until the liquid is gone and the quinoa is tender. This will take about 20 to 25 minutes. <ref>http://www.skinnytaste.com/berry-quinoa-breakfast-bowls</ref> | + | # Cook the mixture until the liquid is gone. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let the mixture cook until the liquid is gone and the quinoa is tender. This will take about 20 to 25 minutes. <ref name="rf4">http://www.skinnytaste.com/berry-quinoa-breakfast-bowls</ref> |
# Divide the mixture between six containers. You will be able to fill each container with about 1 cup (185 grams) of quinoa. | # Divide the mixture between six containers. You will be able to fill each container with about 1 cup (185 grams) of quinoa. | ||
# Let the mixtures cool before covering and storing them in the fridge. They should last for 5 to 7 days. | # Let the mixtures cool before covering and storing them in the fridge. They should last for 5 to 7 days. | ||
| − | # Garnish the bowls before eating them. You can eat them as they are, or you can garnish them further with tasty things like: milk, fresh fruit, coconut flakes, etc. Other great garnishes include blueberries, nuts, sliced bananas, and sliced strawberries.<ref | + | # Garnish the bowls before eating them. You can eat them as they are, or you can garnish them further with tasty things like: milk, fresh fruit, coconut flakes, etc. Other great garnishes include blueberries, nuts, sliced bananas, and sliced strawberries.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#* Only garnish the bowls you are about to eat, otherwise the garnishes will grow soft and soggy. | #* Only garnish the bowls you are about to eat, otherwise the garnishes will grow soft and soggy. | ||
#* You can use non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, as well. | #* You can use non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, as well. | ||
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# Bake the vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes. Divide the vegetables between two large baking sheets. Place both of the baking sheets into the oven. Bake the vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden. Half way through the baking process, rotate the pans and give the vegetables a stir. | # Bake the vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes. Divide the vegetables between two large baking sheets. Place both of the baking sheets into the oven. Bake the vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden. Half way through the baking process, rotate the pans and give the vegetables a stir. | ||
# Whisk and season the eggs. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add some salt and pepper. Whisk them until the yolks break and the color turns even. | # Whisk and season the eggs. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add some salt and pepper. Whisk them until the yolks break and the color turns even. | ||
| − | # Fry the scrambled eggs over a skillet. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Heat it over medium heat, then add the eggs. Scramble the eggs until they are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.<ref>http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/blog/make-ahead-diy-breakfast-bowls</ref> Transfer them to a plate, then set them aside. The eggs will continue to cook even after you take them off the skillet. | + | # Fry the scrambled eggs over a skillet. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Heat it over medium heat, then add the eggs. Scramble the eggs until they are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.<ref name="rf5">http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/blog/make-ahead-diy-breakfast-bowls</ref> Transfer them to a plate, then set them aside. The eggs will continue to cook even after you take them off the skillet. |
# Divide the vegetables and eggs between six containers. You can get as creative as you want with the layering. You even also mix and match with different combinations of vegetables and eggs. If your containers have lids, leave them off for now. | # Divide the vegetables and eggs between six containers. You can get as creative as you want with the layering. You even also mix and match with different combinations of vegetables and eggs. If your containers have lids, leave them off for now. | ||
| − | #* Consider adding 1 to 2 pounds (cc to cc grams) of sausage for a heartier meal. Cook the sausage over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it's browned and cooked through.<ref | + | #* Consider adding 1 to 2 pounds (cc to cc grams) of sausage for a heartier meal. Cook the sausage over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it's browned and cooked through.<ref name="rf5" /> |
# Allow the bowls to cool before you garnish them. You can get really creative here. Great choices for garnishes include shredded cheese and green onions. You can also add some pico de gallo or salsa, if you'd like. | # Allow the bowls to cool before you garnish them. You can get really creative here. Great choices for garnishes include shredded cheese and green onions. You can also add some pico de gallo or salsa, if you'd like. | ||
# Cover and refrigerate the bowls. You can also keep them in the freezer instead. | # Cover and refrigerate the bowls. You can also keep them in the freezer instead. | ||
