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#mydailysiggis Breakfast Power Bowl

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Breakfast Power Bowl from WhipperBerry

When I was a kid, I wasn’t a huge fan of yogurt. The overly sweet, artificial tasting yogurt my Mom would serve was always too runny for my taste. Even as an adult, it had never really been my go-to meal or snack.

That is, until I went to Europe and was introduced to skyr. A traditional Icelandic recipe (it’s been used for over 1,000 years!) that kiddos in the region grow up on, it’s rich, creamy, not overly sweet, and full of protein. I fell in LOVE with it! It’s made by warming skim milk, adding active cultures, and after several hours, straining the mixture to separate the yogurt from the whey (the water that is in milk). They then serve it with any number of great toppings.

The first time I tried it, I knew I had found what I had been looking for. I couldn’t get enough of it! The idea of coming back to the States without it was truly sad. In Europe, I ate skyr everyday with all kinds of fruit and muesli, an all-natural, whole grain cereal–kind of like granola–that is popular in Europe.

Like all good things, my trip had to come to an end. I came home and mourned the loss of my favorite breakfast food and snack. I looked forever to find something that was even close to what I had eaten in Europe. After a while, I nearly gave up, and accepted the fact that I was stuck with traditional U.S. yogurt.

Then a few years ago I was introduced to siggi’s yogurt and gave it a try. I thought the name and packaging were really fun, and when I tried the yogurt I was whisked back to my European travels in an instant. I could tell that it was made with natural, high-quality ingredients and not a lot of sugar (they use agave nectar, natural sugar, and no artificial flavors or preservatives). siggi’s was that beautiful, protein-packed skyr that I had been looking for, and I could finally start having my European breakfast power bowls again!

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There are even more benefits to eating siggi’s, and you can go check out their site to learn more.  

Here’s my favorite way to eat siggi’s these days…

My Favorite (And Simple!) Breakfast Power Bowl

⅓ cup of granola

(1) 4.4 oz. container of Siggi’s 4% strained whole milk yogurt

½ cup mixed berries

1 teaspoon local honey

⅛ teaspoon chia seeds

It’s incredibly simple! You layer each ingredient on top of one another, starting with the granola.

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Pour ½ of the granola into the bottom of your bowl.

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I top that with my favorite fruits: fresh blackberries and raspberries and add my siggi’s.

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I love that they let me select how much fat I can have when eating siggi’s. I typically prefer the 4% milkfat, whole milk varieties. Not all fat is bad.

Look at how rich and creamy that looks! I top that with the rest of my granola, a little local honey and, if I’m in the mood, some chia seeds.

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That, my friends, is how I LOVE to eat my siggi’s!

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Special thanks to siggi’s dairy for partnering with me for this special blog post!

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Morning Hacks to Make Life Easier

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+ This Breakfast Pizza Post brought to you by Jif® Peanut Butter +

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Let’s face it… Mornings can be ROUGH! But, they don’t have to be.

I know that we are mid-summer at the moment, but I’m already starting to dread back-to-school. My kiddos start in early August, so we really only have a few more precious weeks of summer left.

Now is the time to perfect our morning routine so that as we transition back into school mode, we already have a good habit to start the year off right. We sat down and pow-wow’d and came up with some great breakfast ideas and some morning hack ideas that we think will help our family have fabulous mornings and maybe your family as well!

Morning Hack #1 Plan Ahead

Nothing tanks a day faster than not having a plan. We have found that a little planning ahead of time makes for smoother mornings. Happier kiddos and definitely a happier Mom. Plan outfits, pack backpacks & make lunches the night before.

 You can even make your power packed breakfast the night before with my Overnight Protein Power Oatmeal recipe!

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 Click the photo above to grab the full recipe.

Morning Hack #2 Keep a Well Stocked Pantry & Fridge

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One of the keys to happy mornings at our house is having a well stocked pantry and fridge. Now that doesn’t mean we have an over abundance of food that goes to waste. We’ve figured out some key staples that can make several different recipes with just a few key ingredients.  All of the recipes I’m sharing today have been developed with the basic ingredients above.

Fruit, nuts, flat bread, rolled oats, milk, honey, cottage cheese, yogurt and Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads in Maple & Cinnamon. That’s it! With just those ingredients my kiddos and I can make several different types of breakfasts that they all love like our fruit pizza that my little guy adores!

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 Fruit Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Breakfast Hacks
 
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This easy and nutritious meal is great for the kiddos in the morning. They can even design their very own.
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Cuisine: breakfast
Serves: 1-2
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Instructions
  1. Toast your flat bread to crisp it up a bit.
  3. Spread a generous layer of the Jif® Cinnamon Flavored Peanut Butter Spread onto the flat bread.
  5. Layer your favorite fruit on top of the peanut butter.
  7. Drizzle with honey and ENJOY!

Morning Hack #3 Be Flexible

Now, I know that my first suggestion is to plan ahead BUT… What if your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast and won’t take no for an answer? Or your middle schooler refuses to go to school without the right kind of hair spray (yep, I did that to my Mom once. 1st day of 7th grade. I had run out of Aqua Net. Stellar Middle School moment! Sorry Mom!) Pre-schoolers, middle schoolers… Really all kiddos are classic for this, trust me, I know the pain!

The key here is to be flexible. Learn how to go with the flow… Your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast? Make them a smoothie bowl and they won’t know what hit them!

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 Click the photo above for the Peanut Butter and Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Morning Hack #4 Take Time to Slow Down

Even during the summer things can be really hectic in the morning. Chores, playdates, swim lessons you name it… Mornings can typically be a rush. On the mornings that aren’t a rush, TAKE TIME TO SLOW DOWN. Saturday or Sundays can be perfect for this. Take time to slow down and make something that is extra special for the family. Take the time to sit and giggle together, get to know each other better. These are the mornings that we want to remember for years to come!

When we take the time to slow down, our family loves to eat pancakes. I’m not always jazzed about the lack of nutrition in traditional pancakes so I’ve upped my game and made some gluten-free, protein packed pancakes that my family loves!

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Click on the photo above for the recipe.

Bottom line is, you want to have smooth mornings with your family and you want them to have nutritious meals that fuel them for the day. With a little prep work you can achieve just that and EVERYONE will be healthy & happy!! Invite Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads to breakfast and you’ll be a ROCK STAR!!

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 Disclaimer // This post is sponsored by Jif® I received product samples for review purposes. Opinions are my own.

Simple Overnight French Toast Recipe

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+ This Simple Overnight French Toast Recipe brought to you by International Delight Simply Pure +

Overnight French Toast recipe from WhipperBerry

 Nothing is more grand than French Toast for breakfast… Am I right?

What’s even better is when you only need 5 ingredients AND you can make it the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning and voilá, a scrumptious breakfast is served!

That is exactly what you get when you make my simple overnight French toast. It’s easy to whip-up and the entire family will love it. My secret, I use International Delight Vanilla Simply Pure Creamer. It’s made with real milk, vanilla & sugar, that’s it. It’s simple and pure, just like its name. The great thing about using  Simply Pure for this recipe, is that I can eliminate 2 ingredients from my typical ingredient list. Simply pure already has the sugar and vanilla, it’s perfect! Here’s what you will need…

Simply Pure overnight French Toast from WhipperBerry

Bread (preferably day old), eggs, salt, berries (optional) & Simply Pure vanilla. That’s it! For you campers out there, this will be a prefect way to easily travel with your ingredients and then bake in a dutch oven. Here’s how you make it…

Seriously, easy as that! My family went nuts when I served this the other night for dinner along side some scrambled eggs. They’ve added it to their must have often list. What’s fun is that it’s a perfect meal to make with your kiddos.  And really truly, you don’t have to wait overnight for this gem of a meal to appear on your plate. You can whip it up and let it sit for about 20 minutes and it will be just as scrumptious BUT, you can make it the night before and cut down on morning prep time. It’s great for when you have company in town.
Scrumptious Overnight French Toast from WhipperBerry

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Simple Overnight French Toast Recipe
 
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This easy French toast casserole is a fantastic make ahead meal for those busy mornings. Your family and friends with love it!
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Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of bread (day old if possible)
  • 6 eggs
  • 16 oz. of Simply Pure Vanilla Creamer
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups of berries - fresh or frozen
Instructions
  1. Cut bread into bit-sized cubes.
  2. If your bread is fresh, place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350˚ to dry it out a bit.
  3. In a medium bowl, add the eggs, creamer and salt and whisk.
  4. In a small baking dish roughly 8x8, spray with cooking spray then add your bread, berries and top with egg and cream mixture.
  5. If you are baking right away make sure everything is submerged in the egg mixture, let sit for 20-30 minutes.
  6. If you are baking later, cover with foil and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350˚
  8. Place casserole into the oven and bake for 40-50 or until set and lightly browned.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes then serve with fresh berries. It's sweet & moist enough that you don't even need syrup!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

Tomato Tart Recipe

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+ This Tomato Tart Recipe brought to you by the folks at Bushel Boy Farms™ +

Tomato Tart Recipe from WhipperBerry

One of the first things that I think of when it comes to summer cooking is my favorite TOMATO!

 I think I’ve said this before, but I LOVE tomatoes!

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A few weeks ago, I shared a lovely Tomato Jam recipe that is perfect for those BLT’s, burgers, wraps… Pretty much anything that you want to add a little kick of tomato to.

The key is getting really good tomatoes!

Because of that, I was thrilled to find out about Bushel Boy Tomatoes™ grown right here in the USA, in Minnesota to be exact.

The crew at Bushel Boy has developed a fabulous greenhouse system that helps them grow tomatoes year-round. Yep, even in January they have beautiful red, vine ripened tomatoes ready for us to add to our salads and sandwiches. I don’t know about you, but a nice good tomato in January is pretty awesome!

The Bushel Boy Tomatoes are pollinated with bees… the natural way. They also limit the amount of pesticides used and have eliminated herbicides all together. You can find all kinds of tasty ideas at the Bushel Boy Facebook.

Today, I’m sharing a fantastic Tomato Tart that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Paired with a nice garden salad, it’s the perfect summer meal!

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 You can make them as individual tarts or make one large tart for everyone to share.

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Here is a quick video to show you how I make them…

Tomato Tart from WhipperBerry from Heather Thoming on Vimeo.

Tomato Tart Recipe

Tomato Tart Recipe
 
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This scrumptious tomato tart is the perfect light summer meal!
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Recipe type: Light Meal
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2-3 Bushel Boy Tomatoes
  • 1 store bought pie crust
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup chive cream cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • chives
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450˚
  2. Line your tart pan or baking pan with the pie crust, gently press down on the top of the pan to remove excess dough.
  3. Pierce the the dough with a fork and place in a 450˚ oven for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove tart shell from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg then combine the ricotta cheese, chive cream cheese, ½ of the parmesan cheese, salt & pepper.
  6. Fill tart or tarts with the cheese mixture.
  7. Top the tart or tarts with fresh sliced tomatoes.
  8. Season the tomatoes with salt & pepper and then top with parmesan cheese.
  9. Place in a 400˚ oven for 30 minutes for a large tart and 20 minutes for small tarts.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes, then serve with a nice garden salad.

Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe // DAIRY-FREE

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+ This Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe is brought to you by the lovely folks at SILK +

diary free pomegranate chia pudding parfait recipe from WhipperBerry // Breakfast Super Food!

Have you discovered a great Chia Pudding Recipe yet?

It is seriously one of our family’s favorite breakfasts these days. The crazy thing is, I thought for sure my kiddos would want nothing to do with those “alien” chia seeds (they’re kind of picky) but they love this stuff!

The fun thing is that the Chia Pudding is like a blank canvas that you can top with all kinds of fun toppers. We’ve tried a number of concoctions since we first discovered this treat. We started with a standard Chia Pudding topped with berries and granola with drizzle of honey… super yummy!

Chia Pudding recipe from WhipperBerry // Breakfast Super Food!

Now we’ve stepped it up a notch and we are making Chia Pudding layered with pomegranate seeds, an ancient grains mixture and pumpkin seeds… simply LOVELY!

The beauty of Chia Pudding is, typically it is made with dairy, milk & regular yogurt which is fabulous, BUT… Thanks to the folks at SILK, you can also make a dairy-free version with any of the tasty Silk Milks (Soy, Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Nutshell + more) AND their scrumptious Vanilla Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. For this recipe, I’ve used the Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk that is only 30 calories per serving (score!) AND Silk Vanilla Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. You can now get the Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative in a large size which is perfect for this recipe. Click HERE for more info on all of the Silk Products.

Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe Ingredients

Dairy-Free Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe from WhipperBerry // This is a dairy free option, but it works well with dairy as well!

Pair all of that with some Chia Seeds and you’re golden. If you haven’t heard, Chia Seeds are one of natures super foods. They are low in calories but pack a good health punch with tons of antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, protein, fiber and more. You can check out their health benefits HERE. That combined with the plant based, non-GMO, low fat Silk products you are starting your day off right!!

Dairy-Free Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe from WhipperBerry // This is a dairy free option, but it works well with dairy as well!

The other AWSOME thing is… Chia Pudding is sooooo easy to make! Here’s a quick little video to show you how.

Chia Pudding Recipe Video

Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Chia Pudding from Heather Thoming on Vimeo.
See, isn’t that simple. Now all you have to do is let it sit over night so the magic can happen.
The next morning, all you have to do is top with your favorite toppings. Today we are going to layer our pudding with pomegranate seeds, an ancient grain mixture that I just love with a few pumpkin seeds. You can pick what ever goodie you want!
So think about that… You’re adding even more nutrition with your toppings as well. This is a power house house breakfast in the super food category. The funny thing is that it really is a treat. We tend to make if for dessert too, it really does feel that decadent. 

Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe

Pomegranate Ancient Grain Chia Pudding Recipe // DAIRY-FREE
 
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Cuisine: Breakfast or Dessert
Serves: 3-4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Silk® Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 2 cup Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative - Any flavor you like, I used vanilla
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • a pinch of salt
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Ancient Grains or granola
  • pumpkin seeds
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl or jar, add Silk® Almond Milk, Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative, vanilla, honey, chia seeds and salt. Mix well.
  2. Cover pudding and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Layer with pomegranate seeds, ancient grains, pumpkin seeds or granola.

Dairy-Free Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe from WhipperBerry // This is a dairy free option, but it works well with dairy as well!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.