Brie and Blackberry French Toast

I can’t believe that it’s already Christmas Eve! Where does the time go? Fortunately, all of my gifts are bought and wrapped, and I’m ready for Santa to come tonight even if the holiday did sneak up on me. What I didn’t prepare for was a delicious Christmas breakfast. So I scrolled back through my Instagram and found one of my favorite easy and slightly decadent breakfast recipes that would be perfect for tomorrow morning.

This brie and blackberry French toast is super easy to make and the perfect sweet (but not too sweet) breakfast option. Don’t have blackberries? No problem! Strawberries and blueberries would also work great or even a frozen berry medley that you might have on had for smoothies! So let’s get to it:

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 4 pieces of bread of choice

• 4 eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 4 oz brie (or more or less depending on preference)

• 1/2 cup blackberries

• 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon.

2. Dip the slices of bread (both sides) into the mixture, fully coating.

3. Cook the bread in a greased pan over medium heat on the stovetop until golden brown, flip and repeat on the other side.

   Once cooked, spread the brie on one side of one piece of the warm bread and top with a second slice. This should melt the brie. If not, you cant return them to the pan for a few minutes to do so. Repeat with the other slices.

4. In the meantime, heat up the berries in a sauce pan over medium high heat. As they start to cook down, mix in the chia seeds to form a bit of a jam. Top your French toast with the blackberry mixture and a drizzle of maple syrup and enjoy!

Let me know how you enjoy yours and what you think in the comments below. Merry Christmas!

Breakfast Spaghetti Squash Boat

Fall is officially here! So what better way to celebrate than by combining my favorite autumn flavors and my favorite meal to cook, breakfast. This breakfast spaghetti squash boat is easy-to-make with minimal cleanup. Plus, it has all of the best cozy ingredients perfect for this time of year - brussels sprouts, spaghetti squash, bacon, eggs. It’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves fall produce and breakfast food as much as I do!

Here’s what you’ll need:
(Makes 2)

• 1 small spaghetti squash

• 4 pieces of bacon

• 16-20 brussels sprouts, de-stemmed and sliced

• 1 clove garlic, chopped

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp shredded parmesan

• 1 green onion, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

• (Optional) red pepper flakes as desired

Instructions:

1. Halve and de-seed a small spaghetti squash (if it’s too hard to halve, score it where you want to halve it, poke holes through with a fork all the way around, and microwave for 3-5 mins to soften).

2. Brush the inside of each half with avocado oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.

3. Bake the two halves of the spaghetti squash in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 min face down on a baking sheet.

4. In the meantime cook the bacon by desired method, and separately sauté the brussels sprouts in a little avo oil with garlic for about 8-10 minutes. You want both the bacon and sprouts to be just slightly uncooked because they will continue to cook in the oven.

5. Once the spaghetti squash is done, let it cool, and using a fork scrape the insides of each to make it stringy and spaghetti-like.

6. Mix in half of the brussels sprouts and chopped bacon into each half.

7. Form a shallow hole in the middle of the mixture big enough for an egg, and crack an egg into each spaghetti squash boat.

8. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. If the eggs aren’t fully cooked, broil for 3-5 mins until cooked through.

9. Top with shredded parmesan, chopped green onion, and red pepper flakes as desired.

10. Enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Lemon Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Waffle

It’s National Waffle Day, so, obviously, I had to celebrate by sharing a fun and delicious waffle recipe with you all! With summer coming to a close, I’m still not ready to move on from some of my favorite summer flavors, and lemon poppy seed just so happens to be one of those. It was always my favorite muffin flavor as a kid, and that certainly hasn’t changed as an adult! That’s why it’s the perfect time to finally share this lemon poppy seed Greek yogurt waffle recipe.

This waffle is made with Greek yogurt, quinoa flour, eggs, and chia seeds, so you’re really getting in that protein! Plus it has that delicious flavor the entire family is sure to love. It’s also gluten free and vegetarian!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 5.3 oz container of lemon Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup quinoa flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:
(Makes 2)

1. Mix together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

2. Pour half of the mixture into your waffle maker and cook according to its directions (~5 minutes).

3. Repeat for waffle #2!

4. Serve, and enjoy!

Salmon Breakfast Hash with MOWI Salmon

This post is sponsored by MOWI Salmon, however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.

If you’ve been following along for a while now, you know that I LOVE salmon. It’s easily my favorite fish and honestly probably my favorite protein to cook. So when I received my MOWI Salmon delivery from Amazon Fresh, I was super excited! Yep, you read that right. I ordered my fish right online, and it was delivered to me fresh (never frozen) within just 48 hours. It couldn’t have been easier or more convenient!

I received the MOWI Atlantic Salmon Royal Portions which come in convenient 2 packs, and the fish just looked amazing. All of MOWI’s salmon comes in bistro cuts and has a beautiful, strong color. This color and the marbling of the fish are due to the special diet that they feed their fish. This diet is rich in marine ingredients making for some great looking salmon that’s also high in protein, vitamins, and Omega 3. All MOWI salmon is also free of GMOs, nitrates, and antibiotics and certified for food safety.

I basically knew that I wanted to cook and eat this salmon ASAP because it looked that good, so a breakfast recipe was in order. I thought it would play perfectly into an easy-to-make, flavor-packed breakfast hash, and boy was I right. This hash is good, so you might as well head on over to Amazon Fresh now to place your MOWI order because this is a must make! Let’s get to it.

Here’s what you’ll need:
(Serves 2)

-MOWI Atlantic Salmon Royal Portions 2PK
-12 oz potatoes, cut into ½” cubes
10-12 mushrooms, sliced
-1/4 red onion, chopped
-2 garlic cloves, chopped
-1 cup arugula
-2 eggs
-3 sprigs of dill
-1/4 lemon, juiced
-salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 12-14 minutes until cooked through.

2. In the meantime, heat up 2 tbsp avocado oil on the stove top. Add in the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Add in the mushrooms, onion, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

4. In the meantime, cook two eggs on the stove top over medium heat until the white is cooked through (about 5 to 8 minutes).

5. Turn off the heat under the potato and vegetable mixture, and mix in the arugula, dill, lemon juice, and more salt and pepper.

6. Using a fork, shred the salmon into smaller pieces.

7. Add the salmon to veggies and gently mix it in.

8. Split the mixture between two bowls, and top each with an egg.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below, and don’t forget to head on over to Amazon Fresh and order your MOWI Salmon today. Salmon is good. MOWI is goodness.

Mixed Berry Baked Oats with Earth Genius Smart Greens

This post is sponsored by GNC Earth Genius, however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. The US Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements in this post. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

When life gets crazy, it can be convenient to make or grab whatever is easiest and be on your way. A lot of the time, that means some not-so-healthy meal choices packed with unrecognizable ingredients and lots of added sugar. This is why I’m such a huge fan of one-pan meals. Everything goes in the same pan, is cooked at the same time, and there’s minimal clean up. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Another great thing about them is that they can feed the entire family, or if you’re cooking for one, they’re a great way to meal prep for the week.

One of the prime times that a one-pan meal comes in handy for me is at breakfast. You don’t have to wake up an extra hour early every day to cook and can instead just pop your prepped breakfast in the microwave (or eat it cold) and go. That’s why I love these mixed berry baked oats. They require minimal ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. And they’re packed with greens from Earth Genius Mixed Berry Smart Greens.

GNC’s Earth Genius line has been a go-to in my home since the line launched last year. Earth Genius is a comprehensive, wholesome line of products that are inspired by nature and crafted by experts. All products in the line are non-GMO, gluten free and made with wholesome ingredients that contain no artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Each product is specifically crafted to provide a solution to a real life health concern. They’re super easy to incorporate into your everyday life. I love to add them into delicious recipes like this one, or they’re great just mixed into water, yogurt or your favorite smoothie! Try the different products in the Earth Genius line in store or online: http://bit.ly/2CuvI2s

The product I use in this recipe, the Mixed Berry Smart Greens, is a blend of organic greens, veggies, superfruits, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, organic sea greens, and prebiotic Inulin. It tastes absolutely delicious, and I guarantee that nobody will guess your sneaking greens into these oats. They’re sure to beat any store bought insta-oats you find on the shelf.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

-2 cups rolled oats
-1 tsp baking powder
-1 scoop Earth Genius Mixed Berry Smart Greens
-Pinch of salt
-1 ½ cups milk
-2 eggs
-3 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil), melted and divided
-1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
-1 cup strawberries, sliced
-1 cup blackberries, sliced 

Instructions:

1. Mix the rolled oats, baking powder, Earth Genius Smart Greens, and salt in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the whisked eggs, milk, 1.5 tbsp butter and maple syrup.

3. Mix the dry mixture with half of the berries (reserve half to top the dish), and evenly spread throughout a cast iron skillet (or 9x9 baking dish).

4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and top with the reserved berries.

5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

6. Drizzle the remaining 1.5 Tbsp of melted butter over the top of the oats.

7. Serve, and enjoy!

Let me know what you think of the recipe in the comments below, and also feel free to share your favorite Earth Genius products and genius recipe swaps.