As a college student, you don’t always have an abundance of time to spend cooking, especially in the morning. Here are some of VALLEY’s favorite easy-to-make recipes that keep us going during our dreaded 8 a.m.
Overnight Oats
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk would work)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Toppings: fruit, ground cinnamon, nuts, seeds, nut butter, etc.
What You’ll Do
- Add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla into a large jar or container. Mix together and cover. Refrigerate for at least four hours.
- When ready to eat, remove the lid from the container and stir the oats again. If the mixture looks too thick, add in additional milk.
- Top with your favorite toppings!
Avocado Toast
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 of an avocado
- 1 slice bread
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or another seasoning of your choice)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
What You’ll Do
- Remove the pit from the avocado. In a small bowl, mash it together until smooth. Mix in a pinch of salt to taste.
- Toast the bread until golden and firm.
- Spread the avocado onto the toast
- In a small pan, over medium heat, crack your egg. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes, or until white is set. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and place onto your toast.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, or a different seasoning of your choice, on top.
Fruit Smoothie
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup frozen fruit of your choice
- 1 cup fresh fruit of your choice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup orange juice
What You’ll Do
- In a blender combine frozen fruit, fresh fruit, plain yogurt, and orange juice.
- Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
If you try any of these recipes, be sure to take a picture and tag us on Instagram @VALLEYmag!
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