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Ham and Egg Tostadas with Strawberry Peach Avocado Smash

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Ham and Egg Tostadas with Strawberry Peach Avocado Smash

If you love mixing sweet and salty, then you will love these Ham and Egg Breakfast Tostadas. They are topped with a a strawberry peach avocado smash adding some sweet into your eggy breakfast.

This is the kind of breakfast that happens when Blake “works from home.” Lucky for him, Minneapolis hosted the All-Star Game last week, so his boss told him to work from home instead of fighting the mess downtown.

There’s pros and cons of him working from home.

Pro- I have a reason to make scrumptious breakfast and not feel wasteful.

Pro- I can sleep in past 6:30 when his alarm usually goes off (I am a 1 alarm kinda girl. The thing goes off and I’m UP).

Con- I make huge messes during the day. Messes that Blake usually doesn’t see. I don’t like being “watched” while the Fit Foodie magic is happening in the kitchen.

I do want to mention his choice of attire- Camo shorts and no shirt…because duh, he’s “working form home.”

So about this breakfast.

“Literally an explosion of flavor in your mouth,” a quote directly from Mr. Blake. The Strawberry Peach Avocado Mash really hit the spot. I love mixing sweet and salty, hot and cold…all kinds of opposites, you name it!

I started off by placing a piece of ham on top of a corn tortilla and broiling it for a few minutes until the ham began to turn golden brown around the edges.

Then, on top went a fried egg + avocado smash + cilantro + sriracha.

Now if only this breakfast could magically appear for every morning. I’m banking on technology. Give it like 20 years and you’ll be able to snap your finger and have a fresh, beautiful breakfast on your kitchen table.

Maybe that’s called a personal chef?

I wasn’t sure how the sriracha was going to be with the sweetness from the avocado mash, but it worked. Love me some sriracha.

These drippy eggs. OH EM GEE.

Basic Ingredients

½ cup diced strawberries
½ cup diced peaches (~ 1 half peach)
1 avocado, diced
Squeeze of lemon
½ teaspoon cilantro
4 corn tortillas, taco-sized
4 eggs, large
4 pieces of ham, from the deli
Coconut oil cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
sriracha, to taste

How to make Ham and Egg Tostadas with Strawberry Peach Avocado Smash

First, dice 1 avocado. Then, mash it using a fork. Squeeze on ½ lemon and add cilantro.
Next, dice strawberries and peaches, then add to the avocado mash and mix. Set aside.

First fry up your eggs. Coat a nonstick pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray and turn burner to low medium. Then, crack on an egg and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a top and let cook for about 3 minutes or until the yolk is at it’s desired consistency. Set aside.
Turn oven to high broil. Then put tortillas on a baking sheet and place a piece of ham on top. Broil for about 2 minutes, watching closely. Remove once the ham and tortilla begin to brown.
Add a fried egg on top and about ¼ cup of strawberry peach avocado smash. Top with sriracha for some spice!

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Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

This Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal will have you eating dessert for breakfast, while getting a serving of whole grains and tons of protein. Prepare the night before and you have an easy breakfast waiting for you in the morning!

I got an email last week from a blog reader letting me know that the breakfast recipes I have on FFF has changed their life. Before they found FFF, they didn’t eat breakfast, but now it’s an important part of their day.

Uhhhh this was like the best email to wake up to EVER.

1. I love getting emails from readers.

2. BREAKFAST CHANGES LIVES.

Especially if it’s overnight oats.

This base of this recipe is super simple and only takes like 5 minutes to mix together.

Oats
Apple Sauce
Greek Yogurt
Cinnamon
Almond Milk

You know me, I am all about mixing hot and cold foods. So to make this recipe even more spectacular, I caramelized some apple pieces in coconut oil and coconut sugar. Tha best.

This step is ABSOLUTELY necessary.

Don’t gyp yourself here, people.

You could even do this the night before. Throw em in a tupperware and then reheat it in the morning, so that you get that hot/cold mixture.

Gosh I’m pumped for apple season (or inexpensive apple prices!) In Minnesota we have local apples all year round, but that’s because they have this crazy way to store them all year round. I learned about this 3 years ago at an Apple Fest Blogger Event I was invited to!

Oh em gee, I can’t believe that was 3 years ago.

Anyways- this is what I wrote in that post about apple storage : “The most interesting fact I learned from the farmer was about apple storage.Apples are able to be put in storage with a controlled climate and atmospheric makeup, so that they stay good for up to 8 months! This is why we have local apples all year round!”

Basic Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ cup almond milk
¼ cup apple sauce
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 large apple
½ tablespoon coconut oil
½ tablespoon coconut sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon

How to make Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together in a medium-sized tupperware. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
First, chop apple into bite-sized pieces.
Then, in a sauce pan. Heat ½ tablespoon coconut oil. Place the apples on top and add coconut sugar and cinnamon. Sautee on medium/high heat for about 5 minutes or until the apples turn golden brown and begin to soften.

Let’s talk breakfast- do you eat it? What is your ALL TIME FAVORITE breakfast?

If you had to turn any kind of dessert into breakfast, what would be be?

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Mix all ingredients together in a medium-sized tupperware. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

First, chop apple into bite-sized pieces.
Then, in a sauce pan. Heat ½ tablespoon coconut oil. Place the apples on top and add coconut sugar and cinnamon. Sautee on medium/high heat for about 5 minutes or until the apples turn golden brown and begin to soften.

Garden Veggie Scramble with Breakfast Sausage and Baked Eggs

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Garden Veggie Scramble with Breakfast Sausage and Baked Eggs

And that moment…..when you charge your camera battery and pack up your camera up for a vacation (camping) only to realize days later that you left your camera on and the battery ran out.

Thus 2 whole photos were taken all trip and then my camera stopped working.

#FAIL #FAIL #FAIL

I think that means I should order a spare battery so this doesn’t happen again. Orrrr I’ll wait until it happens 2 more times and then finally splurge?

The reason I share this terrible, terrible story is because the photos I did get while camping were of our Garden Scramble with Breakfast Sausage. It’s what inspired me to make this recipe in my own kitchen in the first place!

2 weeks ago Blake and I headed to Gooseberry Falls National Park in Northern Minnesota with our good friends Abbie and Jeff and their two little rascals Charlie and Kara. Blake and I are sort of amateur campers; I used to go when I was a kid and so did Blake, but it’s been years since either of us have gone and we really don’t have any gear at all. Thankfully Jeff and Abbie brought the motherload of camping gear, including a sweet camping stove. Which is legitimately the best thing ever.

We put the guys in charge of this particular breakfast. Tasted so much better than it looks 😀

Which is part of the reason I kept the eggs whole instead of scrambling. I just haven’t nailed down how to make scrambled eggs look appealing. Baked eggs it is!

Feel free to add whatever kind of veggies your little heart desires. Especially if you have certain ones in your garden that you need to use up.

One day I will have this problem. For now- I’ll have to rely on what’s in season 😀

This was totally one of those meals that tasted better the second and third time consumed.

Bake eggs. I could eat you all day errrrry day!

Do you have a garden?

Do you have any camera horror stories?

Basic Ingredients for Garden Veggie Scramble with Breakfast Sausage and Baked Eggs

pepper
sweet potatoes
zucchini
onion
sausage or Italian Sausage
eggs
EVOO
minced garlic
basil
parsley
salt and pepper to taste

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Superfood Breakfast Bowl

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CocoaVia® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

This smoothie breakfast bowl is easy to make and loaded with superfoods and delicious CocoaVia® flavor!

There is something about eating a smoothie with a spoon. I honestly can’t remember the last time I used a straw to eat a smoothie. The thicker the better.

Let’s take a look at all of the delicious superfoods in this bowl.

Berries
Almond Milk
CocoaVia
Coconut
Chia Seeds
Acai

Yum times 6.

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Of course my favorites are both of the chocolate variations 😀

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Have you ever tried CocoaVia®?

Basic Ingredients for Superfood Breakfast Bowl

strawberries, frozen
banana, frozen
almond milk
chia seeds
Dark Chocolate

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Superfood Breakfast Bowl

Author: Sandra

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¾ cups sliced strawberries, frozen
¾ cups sliced banana, frozen
1 heaping cup almond milk
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 packet Cocovia® Sweetened Dark Chocolate
Toppings: fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, dried coconut, and goji berries.

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a blender or Magic Bullet. Process until smooth. Top with your favorite superfoods and enjoy!

Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa + Healthy Back-to-School Recipes

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa

So, I have this reoccurring dream, nightmare actually, where I never actually graduated college. It goes like this: My last semester of school I signed up for 5 classes. Regularly attended 4 and “forgot” about #5. #5 was a requirement to graduate. When I got my report card I got all A’s and a big fat FAIL.

I’ve never had any other reoccurring dreams other than this one. What the whatttt?!

Healthy Back-to-School Recipe Ideas #recipes #healthy

The reason I bring this story up is because schools are starting back up in the Twin Cities area and I still can’t believe I’ve been out of college for 2 years and high school for 6! I still get the heebie jeebies thinking about the first day of school.

My blogger pals and I thought it would be fun to do another collaboration post of Healthy Back-to-School Recipe ideas for those going back to school (or who have nightmares about it!).

I got assigned breakfast. Uhhh my favorite meal of the day, thank you very much! I picked up another vanilla bean from Whole Foods the other day (was less than $3.00! BEST DEAL EVER) and have been torn where I wanted to use it. An actual vanilla bean has the most amazing flavor. I prefer it to vanilla extract. My creation got my whole house smelling like amazingness.

Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa + Healthy Back-to-School Recipes

Lexi made the most insane looking crispy chicken stripes that are sans gluten, nuts, and PALEO. Uhm yes please! I’m thinking you whip up a couple batches of these and you have dinner for the next few nights!

#Paleo and Nut-Free Crispy Chicken Strips plus Healthy Back-to-School Recipes

Kelly made a delicious green smoothie that takes seconds to make. PERFECT for busy kids and parents! If it tastes like an almond joy, you might as well eat it for dessert!

Davida took it upon herself to make brownies and sneak some veggies in them. Eat chocolatey brownies AND get a serving of veggies. Now that’s my kind of dessert!

Hidden Veggies Two-Bite Brownies plus Healthy Back-to-School Recipes

Back to my Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa.

SO GOOD. One of my favorite things to do is make a hot breakfast cereal like this and splash on almond milk. Hot + Cold = Happy Taste Buds. I also topped mine with fresh berries and slivered almonds for some extra crunch.

Perfectly perfect. I put the rest in a tupperware to heat up later in the week.

Tastes just as good on days 2, 3 and 4!

Not going to lie. I broke this out from the refrigerator for my afternoon snack. I topped it with some peanut butter. #heaven

And for the best part of this collaboration with my girls…we are giving away 2 $100 Amazon giftcards! Whether you are a kid, a student at a university, a mom/dad, aunt/uncle, etc. $100 to Amazon.com is the best ever! Enjoy!

Basic Ingredients

1.5 cup quinoa, uncooked, soaked, and rinsed
3 cups vanilla almond milk, unsweetened + ½ cup, divided
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
pinch of salt
Toppings: fresh berries, more almond milk, and slivered almonds

How to make Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa

First begin by soaking your quinoa in water. Then strain. Place quinoa in a large sauce pan, along with 3 cups of almond milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt.
Slice your vanilla bean down the center and scrape out the inside. Spoon into sauce pan and then add in the actually vanilla bean.
Bring to a boil. Then, turn to low and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed. Next, add in about ½ cup to 1 cup of almond milk. Mix.
Serve hot with additional almond milk, berries, and slivered almonds!

So tell me, do you have any reoccurring dreams?

Are you going back to school? If so, where?

What’s your favorite thing to prep for the week?

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Vanilla Bean Breakfast Quinoa + Healthy Back-to-School Recipes

Author: Sandra
Yield: 6 servings 1x

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1.5 cup quinoa, uncooked, soaked, and rinsed
3 cups vanilla almond milk, unsweetened + ½ cup, divided
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
pinch of salt
Toppings: fresh berries, more almond milk, and slivered almonds

Instructions

First begin by soaking your quinoa in water. Then strain. Place quinoa in a large sauce pan, along with 3 cups of almond milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt.
Slice your vanilla bean down the center and scrape out the inside. Spoon into sauce pan and then add in the actually vanilla bean.
Bring to a boil. Then, turn to low and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed. Next, add in about ½ cup to 1 cup of almond milk. Mix.
Serve hot with additional almond milk, berries, and slivered almonds!

Currently Craving: Dream Engagement Rings

March 8, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Confession: We might just have a secret board dedicated to our dream engagement rings on Pinterest. Confession No. 2: On occasion we “accidentally” leave said board open on our computer when we think our significant other is around. (Come on, we know we’re not the only ones!)

Lately we’ve been pinning up a storm from James Allen’s website. We love James Allen because you can browse through their inspiration gallery or design your own dream ring, choosing a handcrafted setting and the perfect conflict-free diamond to match. From classic solitaires to stunning vintage inspired settings, James Allen has hundreds of rings to suit every style and budget. And since you’re buying online, you get more affordable pricing than what you’d typically find in a retail store. So with wedding season right around the corner, we wanted to share a few of the prettiest engagement rings we’ve seen lately—plus a few key trends that have caught our eye. Check them out below, and prepare to swoon…

Rose Gold

1. 14k Rose Gold Petite Pave Cathedral Engagement Ring | 2. 14k Rose Gold Scallop Diamond Halo Engagement Ring | 3. 14k Rose Gold 2mm Comfort Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring

Platinum and white gold might be the most popular choices for engagement rings. But after seeing Lauren’s stunning rose gold ring, we’ve been lusting after bands cast in this rosy hued metal. Rose gold still pairs well with white gold and platinum, making it surprisingly versatile. It has a vintage appeal, but feels like such a modern choice at the same time. We would be head over heels for any of the three James Allen picks above!

Statement Stones

1. 14k Rose Gold Thin Heart-Cut Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring | 2. Platinum Pave Halo and Shank Diamond Engagement Ring (Pear Center) | 3. 14k White Gold Presentation Solitaire with Marquis Cut Diamond

It’s true that you can’t go wrong with a classic round or cushion cut diamond. But there’s a growing trend (especially among our fellow fashion editors) toward center stones that make a statement. Pear shaped, marquis, and even heart-shaped diamonds are a few of the eye-catching cuts we’ve been loving lately. If you’re the fashion-forward type who loves statement pieces, one of these gorgeous gemstones might suit your style well.

Halo Setting

1. 14k Yellow Gold Pave Halo Diamond Engagement Ring (Oval Center) | 2. 14k Rose Gold Blue Sapphire Pave Sunburst Engagement Ring | 3. 14k White Gold Petite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

The halo setting has been on trend for a while now, and it’s not going anywhere any time soon. It has a vintage, ladylike appeal that we just adore. Plus, we love this setting’s ability to make a small center stone look bigger (the more stones, the more sparkle!). If you still want to make a statement with this timeless setting, consider encircling your center stone with sapphires or another colored gem.

Which one of the dream rings above is your favorite?

Hardest decision ever!

XO Team LC

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