Spring into Bright Breakfast

recipes compiled by Sydney Holets

One of my favorite things about spring is feeling the warm sunshine and seeing all the green growth and vibrant florals come back. The bright colors bring me so much joy, so why not eat bright colors for joy? I’ve found some fresh colored, springy breakfast recipes that you can make right in a dorm room, or for a quick and easy breakfast at home. Take that light energy and carry it into your day!

Microwave Breakfast Flatbread Pizza

Prep: 1 min

Cook: 1 min

Total: 2 min

recipe from The Incredible Egg website

https://www.incredibleegg.org/recipe/microwave-breakfast-flatbread-pizza/

Ingredients

- 1 large egg

- 1 tbsp milk

- 2 tbsp fully cooked breakfast meat of choice: sausage crumbles or patty, cooked crumbled bacon, etc. (all optional)

- 1 round flatbread/soft tortilla shell (6-inch)

- 2 tbsp finely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Beat egg with fork and milk in 2-cup cereal bowl until blended. Add cooked breakfast meat (optional).

2. Microwave on high 30 seconds; push cooked edges toward center. Microwave until egg is almost set, about 15 to 45 seconds longer.

3. Cut egg into four or five pieces; arrange on flatbread. Top with cheese.

4. Microwave an additional 10 to 15 seconds to melt cheese. Serve immediately.

Microwave Pancakes with Fresh Fruit

Prep: 2 min

Cook: 2 min

Total: 4 min

recipe from Theo Michaels on Theo Cooks blog

https://www.theocooks.com/microwave-pancakes/

Ingredients

- 1 cup flour

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 2 tbsp melted butter

- 4 tbsp oil

- 1 egg

- 3/4 cup of milk

Directions

1. Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix. Add the wet ingredients and fresh fruit, then whisk (you want a thick consistency).

2. Lay a sheet of greaseproof baking paper on a plate (must be greaseproof otherwise the pancakes will stick) then add a heaped spoonful of the batter in the middle of the paper.

3. Lay another sheet of greaseproof paper on top and then add another spoonful of batter on top, above the first spoonful.

4. Repeat until you have laid four spoonfuls of batter and finally top with a sheet of greaseproof paper.

5. Microwave for 2.5 minutes – done!

6. Peel the pancakes off and dress with butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit!

Make Ahead Fruit Parfaits

from Thirty Handmade Days blog

https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/make-ahead-fruit-parfaits/

Ingredients

- Vanilla yogurt (or any flavor you prefer)-

Granola-

Fresh or frozen berries-

Honey to drizzle (optional)

Directions

1. Parfaits can be made in Mason jars, cups, to-go mugs, or any other container you want.

2. Start by layering yogurt.

3. Add a layer of thawed or fresh berries, and then a layer of granola. Drizzle with honey (optional).

4. If you want to keep it overnight, cover with a lid and keep in the refrigerator.