Quick & Easy Breakfast Bars
Here’s an on-the-go high-energy breakfast for those not-so-relaxed mornings. These bars are great for lunchboxes, too. Makes 12 bars INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon pinch ground nutmeg 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup […]
French Toast
Use your favorite bread in this recipe. Whole wheat bread is good and healthy while challah or brioche makes your French toast light and airy. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. silken tofu 1 cup oat or soy milk 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon pinch […]
Scrambled Tofu
Tasty and nutritious on its own with thick slices of good whole wheat bread, this dish is even better accompanied by luscious fried tomatoes, hash browns, and maybe even some vegan sausages. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 (14-oz.) package firm tofu 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. […]
Oaty Apple Pancakes
These healthy, low-fat pancakes are a tasty way to start the day and are very quick to make. They are delicious with cranberry syrup or try them with warmed applesauce. Makes 10–12 pancakes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil […]
Breakfast Parfait
This breakfast not only looks delicious, but is also high in protein and keeps you full all morning. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 24 oz. soy yogurt 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 cups cooked wheat berries 1/2 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced 6 oz. fresh blueberries 4 tsp. flax seeds INSTRUCTIONS Mix the yogurt and the […]
Omelet
Omelet with Fresh Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, and Parmesan Cheese Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 or 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped mushrooms (optional) 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons half-and-half Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh spinach (basil or arugula works fine too); if using frozen […]
Luxury Eggs with Absolutely Perfect Bacon
An Extra-Soft, Slow-Cooked Scramble and Crisp, Oven-Cooked Bacon These perfect creamy eggs, lovely on their own or company-ready when mixed with tomatoes and basil or smoked salmon. The bacon is more than a side and is really a star in its own right. This ingenious, in-the-oven Southern cooking technique delivers diner style crispness without the […]
Tex Mex Style Scrambled Eggs
Tex-Mex–Style Scrambled Eggs with Crunchy Tortilla Strips There are two kinds of people in this world: those who eat sweet things for breakfast and those who prefer savories. If you’re the latter, this traditional Texas border recipe is for you (it has salty, crispy tortilla chips mixed right in!). Making these on a Sunday morning […]
Sausage Biscuits
Buttery Sausage Biscuits with Maple Syrup Let this generous homemade breakfast do the talking. Biscuits flecked with sausage and drizzled with maple syrup and butter will melt away any grudges. Makes 6 biscuits INGREDIENTS ¼ pound sweet Italian sausage 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon […]
Bourbon French Toast
Brioche French Toast with Maple-Bourbon Syrup You may think booze before noon sounds strange (actually, we hope you do), but a splash of bourbon gives this French toast recipe its wonderfully earthy sweetness. Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 3 large eggs ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon bourbon Grated zest of 1 orange (see Glamour Girl Tip […]