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A slow Sunday, an early Monday, or a random Thursday, whenever it is, breakfast in bed is always a good idea. But why not skip the cereal and toaster pastries? Why not go for something a little more satisfying, something a bit healthier, and of course something that won’t make too much of a mess on the bed sheets:
Oatmeal with Garnishes
Ask any experienced oatmeal eater, the key is in the ingredients. Get out your oats, fill up a bowl, and enhance the experience with any of these ingredients: almonds, raisins, craisins, brown sugar, apple chunks, peach slices, and chocolate chips.
Fruit Parfait
A great way to start the day is with a little parfait. And despite the rhyme, it’s true. It’s a sweet and not terrible for you if you choose the right ingredients morning kick start. And best of all, it’s a snap to prepare. Just grab the following ingredients and layer them into a bowl, cup, or traditional parfait ladle: plain yogurt, fresh fruit (berries, bananas, mangos, etc.) sliced and/or diced, granola, and a touch of honey
Classic Breakfast
Nothing quite beats the classic farmer’s breakfast: eggs, meat, and potatoes. Scrambled, over-easy, sunny-side up, no matter which way you go, don’t forget the coffee. Bacon, sausage, and ham, a little hot sauce or ketchup never hurts. And of course, hash browns, home-fries, or tater-tots, find a way you like it best and perfect it. A good breakfast goes a long way.
Peanut-Butter Waffle
Skip the mess with syrup and spread some peanut butter on your favorite waffle of choice. Get a little fancier about it and add a dash of cinnamon or slices of banana to make this healthier breakfast be a tasty treat to start the day.
Eggs in a Hole
A simple but awesome feat in breakfasting engineering, Eggs in the Hole consist of a piece of bread with an egg cooked completely into the center of it. Easy to do, fun to eat, here’s how its done: 2 slices of bread (medium thickness), butter (or butter alternative), and 2 eggs.
Directions:
- Spread Butter on one side of each Slice of Bread
- Cut hole with cookie-cutter of cup in center of each Slice of Bread
- Keep the Centerpieces to the side
- Butter and heat pan over medium heat
- Add Slices of Bread and Centerpieces to pan, butter side up
- Crack 1 Egg into each hole
- Cook until the underside of the bread is golden brown ≈ 3-4 minutes
- Flip and Cook Egg to preferred doneness ≈ 2-4 minutes
- Eat in Bed!
Breakfast in bed is an occasion all its own, don’t wait for a special date where you can spend a little extra time in bed, get a healthy start to the day, and not leave too many dishes in the sink. Enjoy every breakfast in bed you can manage, and don’t forget the silverware.
