Veggies for Breakfast 2024

Eating carrots for breakfast will make you feel better in body and spirit, cuz you’re a bass ass who knows how to take care of yourself and get a veggie serving in before noon! I tried both of these recipes just because I wanted to see if they really worked. And they did! I was very surprised. Bonus deal: they both taste good too. If you are trying to start the day in a healthy way I’m cheering you on with carrots.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Original recipe by Sharon Palmer)

1/2 cup old fashion oats

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp allspice

1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

2 Tbsp walnuts (I like pecans)

1/4 cup shredded carrot

1/2 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup plain unsweetened plant-based milk (or regular milk if you prefer)

In a mason jar or glass container with lid, layer in the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning give it all a stir and then zap it in the microwave.

Enjoy.

“Smoked Salmon” on Bagels (Original recipe by Jean-Philippe Cyr)

4 cups grated carrots (about 4 large carrots)

1/2 small red onion minced

3 Tbsp capers, chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp liquid smoke (found by the barbecue sauces in the grocery store)

1 Tbsp maple syrup

Salt to taste

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients. Let it sit for at least one hour, overnight is best. This lets the flavors develop.

Spread on (spoon on really) a bagel or multi grain toast.

Yes, it really does taste like smoked salmon, though I confess it may be the power of suggestion.

Either way, YUM!