Shake up your morning routine with breakfast recipes worth jumping out of bed for.
We’ve rounded up three delicious and healthy options that are instant favorites. The yogurt parfait is perfect for mornings on the go, the overnight oats are a dream for meal preppers and the carrot cake reset smoothie is just an absolute crowd pleaser.
Each recipe features quality ingredients like California Walnuts, Real California Milk and yogurt and more. Dig in to the recipes below.
Yogurt Parfait
Looking for a delicious grab and go breakfast option? Look no further. This yogurt parfait is packed full of flavor and nutrition and is easy to enjoy on the go.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Real California plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups California Walnuts
- 4 cups mixed berries (if using strawberries, hull and halve them)
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions:
Assemble
- Arrange about 1/3 of California Walnuts in 4 serving dishes, glasses, or jars.
- Top with 1/3 of berries, 1/2 of yogurt, and 1/3 of honey.
Repeat
- Make another layer of walnuts, berries, yogurt, and honey.
Complete
- Top with remaining walnuts, berries, and honey and serve. Serves 4. Prep time: 10 minutes
Note: This recipe serves four and has a 10-minute prep time.
Banana Overnight Oats
Meal prep has never been easier, or tastier. Start your day with overnight oats.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts, divided
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cups skim milk
Instructions:
Mash sliced bananas
- In a large container with a lid, add sliced bananas.
- Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the bananas until smooth.
Mix
- Add oats, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, half of the chopped walnuts, maple syrup and milk to the bananas.
- Combine thoroughly and refrigerate overnight.
Serve
- Divide the oats into four serving dishes, such as mason jars or glass containers with lids.
- Top each serving with remaining chopped walnuts before serving.
Note: The overnight oats will last up to 5 days in the fridge, though the oats will soften more the longer they sit.
Carrot Cake Reset Smoothie
A smoothie so good you’ll want to be a morning person. Wake up with a delicious drink.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Real California Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Real California Milk
- 1 cup finely grated carrot, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2-4 chopped prunes, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Mix and pulse
- Add yogurt, carrots, banana, walnuts, coconut, prunes, vanilla extract (if using), cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt to the jar of a blender.
- Pulse on low until everything begins to come together.
- Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the jar with a silicone spatula.
- Return the lid to the blender jar
Blend
- Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until a smooth, creamy texture is achieved.
- If necessary, scrape down the sides of the jar again, and pulse until smooth.
Complete
- Top with additional shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, or shredded carrots, if desired.
Note: To streamline whipping up the smoothies, measure out the dry ingredients, including the spices, and store them together in a small container or the jar of a smoothie attachment for your blender. Carrots can be grated in advance as well and refrigerated until ready to use.
Why California Dairy?
Glad you asked. Every product stamped with the Real California Milk Seal is made with wholesome dairy from the Golden State – where we believe in real food made by real farm families who are focused on a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Why California Walnuts?
Did you know that more than 99% of the walnuts in the U.S. are grown in the fertile soils of California’s Central Valley? Internationally, California walnuts supply approximately half of the world’s walnut trade. Also, as a whole food that has been certified by the American Heart Association with the Heart-Check mark, walnuts are an ideal choice in a sensible eating plan.
Find Real California Milk Products, California Walnuts and much more at your local Mollie Stone’s Markets!
