OVERNIGHT OATS

I love this easy, make ahead, healthy breakfast. Mornings are hard enough as it is, and anything that makes my mornings easier and healthier is a win for me.

LOOSE RECIPE

(Remember that I am an inexact cook, and my recipes are all "loose guidelines". Everything is flexible and adjustable, so you can use this as a starting point and create your own as you like!)

1 part greek yogurt (I use the plain greek yogurt from Trader Joe's)

1 part oats (I use the GF oats from Trader Joe's)

1 part frozen fruit (my favorite is raspberries, blueberries are also wonderful and any fruit works)

1 part milk of choose (I use the refrigerated vanilla almond milk from Trader Joe's)

Chia seeds (also available at Trader Joe's, or also likely to be found in a health food aisle)

Honey to taste

Place all of the above in the container of your choice (I use mason jars, but pyrex dishes or anything with a lid also works) and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, everything thickens and gels together and you get a creamy, sweet, full of protein, instantly ready breakfast to grab and go and get on with your busy day!

HOW TO BROIL GRAPEFRUIT

I have been on a huge grapefruit kick lately. An in-season, bright and tangy treat. I shared on Instagram how I sometimes broil my grapefruit, and got a few questions asking for more details. Sharing them here in case in helps somebody else wanting to try this method.

It's simple: 

1. Slice your grapefruit in half and sprinkle with desired amount of sugar.

2. Place on a foil-lined baking tray.

3. Broil in the oven on high for a few minutes. Watch it, when it starts to caramelize and burn slightly, then you know it's done.

4. Remove and enjoy!

If you grab your grapefruit straight from the fridge, it becomes both hot on the outside while still cold on the inside, as well as both sweet and sour, and the combination of all the tastes is amazing. A winter favorite for me.

QUINOA SCRAMBLE

Introducing the easiest and healthiest weeknight dinner, the quinoa scramble. 

I love this recipe because it requires no measuring, and nothing is exact. Just start with the framework and use whatever you have on hand. And, if you cook your quinoa in advance, it comes together in just minutes. It's also the most superfoodie you can get, by using both quinoa and kale, two of the trendiest superfoods around. 

LOOSE "RECIPE":

quinoa // kale // eggs // goat cheese // feta cheese // chopped veggies

Start by cooking your quinoa, I like to make a big batch and use it all throughout the week. I use one cup quinoa to two cups chicken broth, and it's ready in 20 minutes.

Put your oil of choice in a large, hot skillet. Add whatever you want, in whatever order you want. The recipe is really that simple. I usually throw the kale in first, then the quinoa, then a handful of cheese or two (feta and goat are both wonderful, so is parmesan), then whatever other veggies I have on hand, this time it was just green onions, by anything works. Let it cook for a minute or two, then add 2-3 eggs and fry them into the scramble. It's that easy!

We like hot sauce on ours, you can also use fresh salsa and/or greek yogurt.

An amazingly quick, easy, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner. Enjoy!