Behind the Scenes: Rec Recipes

No matter your to-do list for the day, a hearty breakfast is a key to staying energized and productive in the AM. We decided to create two quick sweet & savory recipes to try this summer and film the process.

REC RECIPE #1: GREEN & GOLD EGG CUPS

We know time is often a barrier to cooking breakfast, especially as a student. Egg whites are a yummy low cholesterol / high protein option that can be used as a delicious base to to be bake with veggies or other ingrediants. These green & gold favorites are going to be your new meal prep go-to for the week.

YOU WILL NEED: (makes 10-12)

  • standard muffin tin
  • 1/2 quart egg whites
  • 1-2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 yellow pepper chopped (or other veggies)
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt + pepper + siracha

Follow the recipe in 5 easy steps!

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and butter each cup in the muffin tin.

Buttering the pan

Step 2: Chop broccoli and yellow pepper into small bits to your liking. You will be adding these in your egg cups to bake.

Veggies ready to be chopped on a cutting board.

Step 3: Pour the egg white into each tin (about 3 quarters full) and add salt & pepper to taste.

Pouring egg white into tins

Step 4: Add broccoli, yellow pepper, or other chopped veggies to the cups. Then, sprinkle in some mozzarella cheese (or a handful).

Adding veggies to cups

Step 5: Place tin in oven for 10-12 minutes to bake.

Finished egg cups

Remove from oven and enjoy! For some added heat, drizzle on some sriracha.

Finished picture of egg cups.

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REC RECIPE #2: CHEAT DAY FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Eating a balanced diet is an important element of fitness, but cheat days are here to make life a little sweeter. Our second Rec Recipe is a twist on classic french toast but in bite-sized portions. We sizzled these to perfection with brown sugar and dipped in strawberry syrup.

YOU WILL NEED:

  • mixing bowl
  • 5 slices brioche bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter

Follow the recipe in 6 easy steps!

Step 1: Cut 5 slices brioche bread into thirds.

Picture of brioche bread cut into sticks.

Step 2: Crack 3 eggs into mixing bowl.

Eggs

Step 3: Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 tbsp vanilla extract into mixture.

Milk pouring into bowl

Step 4: Coat each stick in mixture. Heat pan to med. temp.

Prepping bread sticks

Step 5: Add coated sticks to medium heated pan over 1 tbsp butter. Cook until golden brown and flip.

Bread sticks in pan

Step 6: Mix brown and white sugar and coat each stick. Drizzle syrup and enjoy.

Finished bread sticks