Give me a VERY creative and very short and easy to make option
Fruit Kabob Popsicles
Ingredients:
- Assorted fruits (such as strawberries, grapes, pineapple chunks, and watermelon)
- Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
Instructions:
1. Prepare the fruits by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Thread the fruit pieces onto the wooden skewers or popsicle sticks, alternating colors and shapes.
3. Place the fruit kabobs in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until fully frozen.
4. Once frozen, remove from the freezer and enjoy your colorful and refreshing fruit kabob popsicles!
For breakfast
Egg in a Cloud
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Separate the egg yolk from the egg white, being careful not to break the yolk.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until stiff peaks form. This may take a few minutes.
4. Spoon the whipped egg white onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a cloud-like shape with a slight indentation in the center.
5. Bake the egg white cloud in the preheated oven for about 3 minutes. Remove from the oven.
6. Gently place the egg yolk into the center of the baked egg white cloud. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (if desired).
7. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the egg yolk is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
8. Carefully transfer the Egg in a Cloud to a plate and enjoy this fluffy and creative breakfast option!
Another one that’s even MORE creative?
Breakfast Banana Sushi
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- Nut butter (such as almond butter or peanut butter)
- Granola or crushed nuts
- Any desired toppings (such as sliced strawberries, blueberries, or coconut flakes)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions:
1. Peel the banana and lay it flat on a cutting board.
2. Spread a layer of nut butter evenly over the entire surface of the banana.
3. Sprinkle granola or crushed nuts over the nut butter, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
4. Add any desired toppings, such as sliced strawberries, blueberries, or coconut flakes, arranging them along the length of the banana.
5. Starting from one end, carefully roll the banana tightly, creating a sushi-like cylinder.
6. Use a sharp knife to slice the rolled banana into sushi-sized pieces.
7. Place the Breakfast Banana Sushi on a plate and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
8. Enjoy this creative and sweet morning treat that resembles sushi but is made entirely of breakfast-friendly ingredients!
And an even MORE creative one?
Cloud Eggs on Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread (your choice of type)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs or microgreens for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl. Mash it with a fork until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
4. Separate the egg yolks from the whites, being careful not to break the yolks.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This may take a few minutes.
6. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each toast slice.
7. Create two small wells in the middle of the avocado spread on each slice using a spoon.
8. Gently spoon the whipped egg whites into the wells, making sure to keep the yolks intact.
9. Place the avocado toast with egg whites on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and carefully place the yolks back into the wells on each toast slice.
11. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs or microgreens.
12. Serve these Cloud Eggs on Avocado Toast immediately for a visually appealing and deliciously creative breakfast option!
And an even MORE creative one that’s sweet?
Cinnamon Roll Pancake Dippers
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup for dipping
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly incorporated.
3. Grease a nonstick skillet or griddle and preheat over medium heat.
4. Pour about ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet to form a small pancake.
5. Immediately sprinkle a generous amount of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pancake.
6. Cook the pancake until bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
7. Remove the cooked pancake from the skillet and gently slice it into long strips, about an inch wide.
8. Serve the Cinnamon Roll Pancake Dippers warm with a side of maple syrup for dipping.
9. Enjoy these sweet and creative pancake dippers that mimic the flavors of a cinnamon roll, but in a fun and unique form!