Working as a travel nurse you have limited time to eat a yummy, nutritious breakfast. Here are some recipes that are easy to make ahead of time so whether you’re off to work in the morning or coming home after nightshift, you’re ready to go!
Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- Chia seeds
- Plant based milk
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- And sea salt
Instructions:
- First, combine the ingredients in a lidded Mason jar.
- Next, shake! Secure the lid on the top of the jar, and vigorously shake to combine the ingredients.
- Then, chill. Pop the pudding in the fridge for a few hours.
- An hour or two later, stir. This step is crucial for breaking up any seed clumps within the pudding. If the chia seeds stay bunched together, they won’t absorb the liquid in the jar, making for a lumpy, crunchy chia seed pudding. No, thanks!
- Then, chill again. After stirring, cover the jar, and refrigerate overnight.
Make-Ahead Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 croissants, halved horizontally
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 6 slices thinly sliced deli ham (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
Instructions:
- Place the eggs in a large bowl and whisk until the whites and yolks are completely mixed and the eggs are a bit frothy. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and let sit undisturbed until the eggs just start to set around the edges, about 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, push the set eggs from the edges into the center. Spread the uncooked eggs back into an even layer. Repeat, pushing the set eggs from the edges into the center every 30 seconds until almost set, for a total cooking time of 6 to 8 minutes. (The top of the eggs should still be slightly wet.) Transfer the eggs to a bowl.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread about 1 teaspoon of the mustard over the cut-side of each croissant bottom. Place a slice of ham over the bottom piece of each croissant. Top each with a heaping 1/2 cup of scrambled eggs and 1/4 cup of cheese. Place the top half of each croissant over the sandwich.
- To serve immediately: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reheating: If not serving immediately, tightly wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil and store in resealable bags in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat uncovered in a 325°F oven until warmed through, about 20 minutes if refrigerated, or about 30 minutes if frozen.
Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon chocolate chips
- Topping ideas/add-ins: chia seeds, hemp seeds, nut butter, banana, yogurt (Greek or vegan), or even apples would all be delicious to add to this!
Instructions:
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Stir the milk, syrup and vanilla together in a bowl. Then, add the oats, cinnamon and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
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Pour the mixture into a jar (or leave it in the bowl) and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Enjoy!
