Cinnamon Toast Morning Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups + 2 tbsp oat flour (homemade from rolled oats) — traditional wheat flour can also be used

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder (or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)

11oz silken tofu (organic + non-GMO)

1/2 cup melted vegan butter (Earth Balance)

1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 shot freshly brewed espresso

1 cup coconut sugar

Topping

1 tbsp cinnamon sugar mix

2 tsp vegan butter (for greasing muffin tin)

Not only are these muffins warm and fluffy, they are vegan too! Did we mention they are topped with cinnamon sugar? They only take 30 minutes to make, are 221 calories, and make up to 12 servings.

Gluten-Free Orange Scones

• 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour + 1/4 more for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• zest from 1 orange
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

• 1/4 cup cold 0% fat greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened preferred)
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted-for glaze (optional)

Who doesn’t love a delicious scone in the morning? This gluten-free recipe is made from scratch, but only has a prep time of about 20 minutes. Serve scones cool or warm, according to your preference.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Pancakes

1/2 cup (40 g) old fashioned oats

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 ripe banana, peeled

1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (any kind – e.g. almond, cashew, oat)

2 dates, pitted

2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping (vegan, if required)

Coconut oil, for frying (or vegetable)

What could be better than chocolate chip pancakes? How about gluten-free chocolate chip cookie pancakes! Simply combine everything in a food processor and fry until golden brown. Serve warm with your left over chocolate chips.

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Instead of eating cheese and crackers everyday for a week, you can make mac and cheese from scratch, and just use the cheese leftovers in your recipe. This recipe, made specifically for leftover cheese, is perfect for a weeknight meal or to take to a potluck.

Are guests staying with you over the holidays? If you want to impress them, make a leftover pizza quiche for breakfast one morning, or have breakfast for dinner.

Turning holiday leftovers into mouth-watering meals is so easy, and no one will be the wiser that they were from the night before. Remember, Neighbors Emergency Centers are open 24/7, 365 days a year, which means we are even open on holidays. We hope you don’t need to see us on a holiday, but if you do, we’re here for you.

One of the best ways to fuel up for the day is to start off with whole grains, or complex carbohydrates, and some protein. Both fill you up and give you energy. A bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and one scrambled egg on the side is an example of this powerful combination.

But I’m Not That Hungry in the Morning

A lot of people are not that hungry in the morning, especially if they wake up very early. If you are one of those people, try a smoothie instead of a full-blown breakfast. One option is to mix chocolate whey protein, almond butter, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds, with some water and ice. Put all of those ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

You may also want to try a small bowl of Greek yogurt sweetened with honey and topped with berries, almonds, or low-fat granola.

Savory VS. Sweet

When you go to brunch, do you skip the sugary pancakes, waffles, and pastries and go straight for the more savory options on the menu? If this is you, then you might skip breakfast since most options tend to be sweet. Good news! There are great savory breakfasts out there!

Try having some sliced salmon rolled with cucumber, avocado, tomato, and onion, with a small bowl of cottage cheese with some almonds. Another option is a “breakfast bowl” filled with sliced hard-boiled egg whites, black beans, cubed chicken or turkey seasoned with hot sauce, and avocado. The combination of carbs, protein, and healthy fats are sure to keep you full till lunch.

If you start off with a nutritious and filling breakfast, you will be less likely to snack on unhealthy foods to get you through till lunch. Also, you won’t be so ravenous when lunch time rolls around that you overeat and feel tired and sluggish the rest of the day. You might even start to look forward to mornings!

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