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Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats
Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats

Delicious and refreshing oatmeal packed with protein. These pudding-like overnight oats are perfect on the go breakfast. They’re made in a mason jar or any takeaway jar making them a super morning time saver when you need a quick grab and go healthy solution.

Even better? They boast over 15g protein and contain over 1/3 of your daily fiber. Under 275 calories these are super healthy!

  • Prep: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt

1/2 package serving Crave It Orange Creamsicle SmoothZ protein powder (grab n go box)

1 tsp honey or agave

1 tsp chia seeds

a few sections of mandarin oranges or clementines

Directions:

1- Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake it!

2- Top with fresh oranges.

3- Let sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 275
Protein: 15 grams
Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta
Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta

This easy pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 lb favorite dried pasta

Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese ball box mix

8 oz. Cream Cheese

2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts

2/3 cup milk or cream

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the pan.

2- Cover with the lid and sear for 5 minutes on one side.

3- Flip and sear 5 to 6 more minutes, or until cooked through.

4- Remove the chicken from let cool. After a few minutes, chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

5- Keep sauté pan on medium heat and add your cream cheese, Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese-ball mix and milk. Stir until completely combined and smooth. Simmer mixture.

6- While chicken is cooking and sauce is simmering, boil the pasta along with the broccoli (in a large pot of salted boiling water) until al dente, about 8 minutes.

7- Drain the pasta water and return the pasta to the pot.

8- Stir in your pesto sauce and chopped chicken.

9- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10- Toss in a few sundried tomatoes (optional) for pretty color.

11- Enjoy!

Oatmeal Bake and Take Cups Recipe
Oatmeal Bake and Take Cups Recipe

Oatmeal Bake and Take Cups Recipe

A great way to use Do You Bake? Vanilla Sugar Super-food Hot Cereal this way!
Not a fan of hot bowls of cereal in the morning? Short on time?
Then this is the recipe for you!

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Ingredients

BASIC RECIPE:

4 cups Do You Bake? Vanilla Superfood Hot Cereal

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk (for the Banana Walnut Bread, reduce by 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

1/3 cup honey, agave or maple syrup

FLAVOR UPGRADES:

BANANA WALNUT BREAD

3/4 tsp teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

medium very ripe mashed bananas

BLUEBERRY

3/4 cup fresh blueberries

CHOCOLATE CHIP

3/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until everything is combined.

3- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and scoop the oatmeal mixture in using a large ice cream scoop or a 1/4 measuring cup. The mixture will be a little watery, so it’s important to mix well before each scoop to make sure you get an even combination of milk and oats.

4- Bake oatmeal cups for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

5- Store oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

The all-American breakfast bake gets a slow-cooker makeover! his savory sausage and egg breakfast casserole is the perfect way to feed a big brunch crowd—picky eaters and all. Not a sausage fan? Substitute for bacon of any type! Just make sure you cook and crumble the bacon before using it in your layers!

Ingredients

1 pound of favorite sausage (Chorizo, Italian, Breakfast)

8 eggs

1 cup milk

2 cups shredded cheddar or other cheese

1 Tablespoon Do You Bake? Mediterranean Seasoning

1 teaspoon Do You Bake? Simply Season All Seasoning

3 slices bread, cut up into cubes

2 Tablespoons Melted Butter

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen vegetables (peppers, onions, broccoli, cauliflower as suggestions)

Directions

1- In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Set aside.

2- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and seasonings. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cheese for the topping

3- Line side of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with foil folded into thirds; spray foil with cooking spray.

4- Layer with half of the cooked sausage, then your vegetables and half the remaining cheese

5- Repeat layers as needed

6- Pour egg mixture over

7- Top with bread cubes and drizzle your butter on top

8- Lightly sprinkle with additional Do You Bake? Mediterranean and Simply Season All Seasonings

9- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours (or High heat setting 2 to 3 hours) or until set and temperature in the center is 160°F. Sprinkle with reserved 3/4 cup cheese

10- Cover; cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with a table knife.

Chocolate Brownie Granola
Chocolate Brownie Granola

Chocolate Granola is a deliciously crunchy ice cream topping, rich addition to your morning yogurt, or just a good chocolate snack!  Looking for an excuse to eat chocolate at breakfast? Well this is the best snack and cereal in town and takes less than 10 minutes to prep!

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 box Do You Bake? Gourmet Brownies Mix

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey (or agave/maple syrup)

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup cranberries

1/2 cup peanut butter

 

Directions

1- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F

2- Line a standard-sized baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper and set aside

3- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats (any dry extra optional additions) and Do You Bake? Gourmet Brownie Mix

4- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the oil along with the honey (and peanut butter if you decide to turn this into a chocolate peanut butter granola). Heat for 45 seconds at a time, stirring at each interval until all wet ingredients are combined.

5- Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to combine. Make sure everything is coated.

6- Spread onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, stirring at every 10.

7- Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least an hour before serving and breaking apart.

8- Store in an air-tight container for up to a week

Strawberry Sticky Buns
Strawberry Sticky Buns

Sticky buns are a delicious morning breakfast and brunch treat. Skip the bakery and make your own homemade, fresh out of the oven spring sweet rolls. The combination of strawberry and light cream cheese frosting makes for a perfect brunch sweet roll.

If you've enjoyed our sweet sticky bun, you'll love this new strawberry version. These strawberry sweet rolls are stuffed full of fresh strawberries, then smothered in a creamy cream cheese icing.  Perfection!

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins

Ingredients

DOUGH

1 Box Mix: Do You Bake? Sticky Buns

1 egg

1 cup milk (warm)

1/3 cup butter (soft)

FILLING

1 Can (21oz) Strawberry Pie Filling

GLAZE

1 8-oz brick cream cheese

2 tablespoons soft butter

2 - 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

DOUGH MAKING

1- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat add the milk and butter. Stir until the butter has melted and remove from heat. Let stand until lukewarm temperature.

2- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the contents of the large bag found in your box Do You Bake? Sticky Rolls box mix with your wet ingredients.

3- Beat with an electric mixer or dough hook until a soft dough forms and becomes smooth

MAKE YOUR ROLLS

1- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large 9x15 square. About ¼-1/2 inch thick.

2- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on top of the dough.

3- Sprinkle the contents of your filling mix package on top of your strawberry pie filling.

4- Roll up the 15-inch side into a log and pinch the seams.

5- Cut into 9-12 slices depending on how thick you want your cinnamon rolls.

6- Place in a greased 9x13 inch pan and lightly brush tops with warm melted butter. Let rise for an additional 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size

BAKE YOUR ROLLS

1- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until just golden brown on the tops.

GLAZE YOUR ROLLS

1- In a small bowl combine contents of your glaze package with cream cheese, butter, and milk. Beat until smooth. Glaze the tops of your rolls with your cream-cheese pecan goodness and serve immediately.

Muffin Tin Granola Cup Recipe
Muffin Tin Granola Cup Recipe

Quick and easy muffin tin breakfast.  Healthy on the go eats.  Perfect for that next brunch you have at home with your friends.  Seriously a smashing win for a delicious, crunchy, sweet and healthy breakfast.