Simple breakfast recipes

Breakfast Baked Apples

INGREDIENTS

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

 

3 c. water

 

2 tbsp. maple syrup

 

1 tbsp. ground cinnamon

 

4 large baking apples, tops sliced and insides hollowed

 

2 tbsp. dried cranberries

 

2 tbsp. chopped pecans

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine oatmeal and water and stir occasionally until creamy. Stir in maple syrup and ground cinnamon and let cool slightly.

 

Transfer apples to a glass baking dish and spoon in oatmeal. Bake until apples are soft and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

 

Top oatmeal with cranberries and pecans and serve.

 

Oatmeal With Cranberries And Pistachios

INGREDIENTS

 

1/2 c. milk or water

 

1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

 

kosher salt

 

2 tbsp. maple syrup, plus more for drizzling

 

2 tbsp. shelled pistachios, chopped

 

1 tbsp. dried cranberries

 

DIRECTIONS

 

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring milk to a boil. Stir in oats and salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer until oats are tender and creamy, 5 minutes.

 

Stir in maple syrup and transfer to a bowl.

 

Top with dried cranberries, pistachios, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

 

PB&J Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

 

1/2 c. milk

 

1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

 

kosher salt

 

2 tbsp. strawberry jam, divided

 

2 tbsp. peanut butter, divided

 

DIRECTIONS

 

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring milk to a boil. Stir in oats and salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer until oats are tender and creamy, 5 minutes.

 

Stir in 1 tablespoon jam and 1 tablespoon peanut butter and let warm, 1 minute.

 

Serve in a bowl topped with remaining jam and peanut butter.

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Avocado Egg Boats

INGREDIENTS

 

2 ripe avocados, pitted and halved

 

4 large eggs

 

kosher salt

 

Freshly ground black pepper

 

3 slices bacon

 

Freshly chopped chives, for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Preheat oven to 350°. Place avocados in a baking dish, then crack eggs into a bowl. Using a spoon, transfer yolks to each avocado half, then spoon in as much egg white as you can fit without spilling over.

 

Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set and yolks are no longer runny, about 20 minutes. (Cover with foil if avocados are beginning to brown.)

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop.

 

Top avocados with bacon and chives and serve with a spoon.

 

Tropical Oatmeal With Coconut And Mango

INGREDIENTS

 

1/2 c. coconut milk or crema de coco

 

1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

 

kosher salt

 

2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes

 

1/3 c. chopped mango (fresh or frozen)

 

DIRECTIONS

 

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring milk to a boil. Stir in oats and salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer until oats are tender and creamy, 5 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet over low heat, toast coconut flakes until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

 

Top oatmeal with coconut flakes and mango.