Tag: breakfast

January 22, 2022 Breakfast, Entrees, Recipe

Brunch Avocado Toast

Brunch is hands-down my favorite meal. On weekday mornings when you’re running out the door, this Brunch Avocado Toast recipe will help spice up your day and bring in those weekend vibes!

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread. I love using sourdough for this particular recipe! 
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 2 eggs cooked to your preference (my favorite for this recipe is poached, but I also enjoy them scrambled, fried, or hard boiled)
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning to taste
  • Optional: goat cheese

Directions (if poaching an egg)

  1. Bring water with a splash of vinegar to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the water to a simmer.
  2. Using a spoon, swirl the water as you lower a cracked egg into the water using a metal latel or ceramic or glass ramekin.
  3. Cook the egg for 2 – 4 minutes. 
  4. Repeat for as many eggs as you want, or cook your egg to preference.  
  5. Next, toast 2 slices of your favorite bread.
  6. While your bread is toasting, mash 1 ripe avocado in a bowl. 
  7. Remove toast from the toaster and spread the mashed avocado over both slices. 
  8. Place your poached egg on top of your avocado toast.
  9. Top with everything but the bagel seasoning and optional goat cheese.
  10. Enjoy! 

Do you love avocado toast as much as I do? Let me know if you try this Brunch Avocado Toast! Check out my Very Berry Avocado Toast recipe as well! 

Did you try my Brunch Avocado Toast? Let me know below in the comments or on Instagram @haven_quinlan. 

July 31, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Kaleberry Smoothie

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I’ve literally been making this smoothie on repeat lately. Sooo refreshing in the summer and the perfect amount of natural sweetness from the blueberries. Trust me- don’t skip the cinnamon. It makes the smoothie!

Ingredients 

  • 1 c kale
  • 1 c frozen blueberries
  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 goji, coconut, & acai blender bomb (or sub flax and/or chia seeds)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the blender and blend. Add more liquid or frozen fruits to reach your desired consistency. 
  2. Enjoy! 

Let me know what you think of the Kaleberry Smoothie by commenting below or messaging me on Instagram @haven_quinlan.

July 25, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe

Very Berry Avocado Toast

I love all avocado toast, but this combo is hands-down my fave! It’s a super simple meal to whip up anytime of the day, and the berries make it sweet and refreshing! 

Ingredients

Serving size: 2 slices of toast 

  • 2 slices of bread. I love the 21 Whole Grains and Seeds bread from Dave’s Killer Bread
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • ½ c blueberries
  • About 6 strawberries, sliced 
  • ¼ c goat cheese

Directions

  1. Toast your bread.
  2. While your bread is toasting, mash the avocado in a bowl. 
  3. Next, wash your fruit and slice the strawberries.
  4. Once the bread is toasted, mash ½ of the avocado on each slice. 
  5. Place the berries on your toast. 
  6. Sprinkle your desired amount of goat cheese on top.
  7. Enjoy! 

I hope you enjoy this Very Berry Avocado Toast as much as I do! Let me know what you think when you make it by commenting below or messaging me on Instagram @haven_quinlan.

July 25, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Blueberry Acai Bowl

When the South Carolina sun is blazinggggg hot hot hot I only crave cold foods. Cue this delish Blueberry Acai Bowl! It’s a fantastic way to pack in the nutrients while having a filling and refreshing meal.

Ingredients

Bowl

  • ½ c almond milk
  • 1 c frozen blueberries 
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ½ c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 1 heaping handful of kale
  • 1 tbs acai powder
  • 1 tsp each of milled flax seeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds
  • 2 tbs almond butter

Toppings

  • Granola
  • ½ sliced banana
  • ¼ c blueberries
  • 1 tbs unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Sprinkle of chia seeds
  • Drizzle of almond butter

Directions

  1. Blend all bowl ingredients in a high speed blender. Pro tip: use lots of frozen fruits and veggies and very little liquid to achieve a thick, bowl-like consistency. If your blender has a tamper, use that to help!
  2. Pour your smoothie into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. My favorites for this recipe are listed above! 
  3. Enjoy! 

Let me know what you think of this Blueberry Acai Bowl by commenting below or messaging me on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

March 30, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

AB&J Smoothie

I cannot tell you how many hundreds of PB&J sandwiches I consumed as a child. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve lost some of my taste for peanut butter (I only like it with specific things- weird, I know), but I LOVE almond butter. This AB&J smoothie is inspired by my go to childhood lunch, but it’s so much healthier and more satisfying! 

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high power blender and blend. Add more liquid if you like a drinkable smoothie or less liquid and more frozen fruits and veggies if you like a spoonable smoothie. 
  2. Drizzle some almond butter inside your cup to make your smoothie fancy!
  3. Option to top with blueberries and an almond butter drizzle.
  4. Enjoy!

Give this AB&J Smoothie a try and let me know what you think over on Instagram @havenspanyer! 

February 19, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Blueberry Chocolate Dream Smoothie

If you’ve ever tasted Brookside’s dark chocolate covered blueberries, you know what a dream they are. I could devour an entire bag in one sitting. Needless to say, they aren’t the healthiest snack (or breakfast) option, so I have been on a mission to recreate that dreamy flavor with some bonus health benefits. And so the Blueberry Chocolate Dream Smoothie was born. This decadent smoothie can be eaten for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! Best part? It’s packed with fruits and veggies and nutritious supplements, such as cacao, to keep you feeling fantastic! 

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ c frozen blueberries
  • ¾ c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • ½ frozen banana 
  • 1 original blender bomb
  • 1 tbs cashew butter
  • 3 tbs cacao powder 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. 
  2. Top with blueberries and cacao nibs. 
  3. Enjoy!

Let me know what you think when you blend up this Chocolate Blueberry Dream Smoothie in the comments below or on Instagram @havenspanyer! 

January 8, 2021 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

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Anyone else a fan of chocolate covered strawberries?!?! I couldn’t tell you the last time I had that delicious treat, but I can tell you that this smoothie will give you all the wow factor and decadent vibes that you get from biting into the perfect chocolate covered strawberry. And great news- it’s packed with nutrients, fruits, veggies, protein and healthy fats to keep you full until lunch. You could also sub your typical dessert for this smoothie. Yep. It’s that good.

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 c frozen strawberries
  • ½ c frozen riced cauliflower
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ½ c spinach
  • 1 aloe and irish sea moss Blender Bomb
  • 1 heaping tbs cashew butter
  • Optional: 1 tbs milled flax seeds and chia seeds
  • Optional: 1 tsp agave 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth. 
  2. Enjoy!


Let me know what you think of this smoothie when you try it out by leaving a note in the comments below or messaging me on Instagram @havenspanyer!

December 4, 2020 Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

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Anyone else feeling the chaos of the holiday season beginning earlier than normal this year? While the holidays are my favorite time of year, it can definitely be a busy, overwhelming season. With busyness often comes less time to prepare nutritious meals. Cue these delicious Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats! Combine these ingredients in less than five minutes the night before, stick them in the fridge, and grab and go in the morning! 

Ingredients 
Dry Ingredients 

  • ½ c rolled oats
  • 1 tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients 

  • ½ c unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
  • ¼ c pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1 tbs pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a tupperware. 
  2. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. 
  3. Put in the fridge overnight and enjoy a convenient, healthy meal tomorrow!

Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments below or over on Instagram @havenspanyer!

September 21, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

I cannot get enough of this smoothie bowl! It’s packed with nutrients from the fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds, but it tastes like a big ole bowl of chocolate ice cream! Make this any meal of the day or any time you’re having a chocolate craving! 

Ingredients

Base

  • ½ c frozen cherries
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ⅓ c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • ½ frozen zucchini 
  • ½ c unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite nut milk!)
  • 2 tbs cacao powder
  • ½ coffee, almond butter, and cacao blender bomb (I used half in the base and crumbled half on top!)
  • 1 tbs cashew butter

Toppings

Directions

  1. Add all the base ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until well combined. You may have to stir a few times, rather than adding more liquid, to keep the smoothie bowl consistency thick!
  2. Pour the base into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. I listed what I used above!
  3. Enjoy!!

Let me know what you think of this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl in the comments below or on Instagram @havenspanyer! 

August 8, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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Cherry flavored candy was always my favorite flavor growing up. Now I’ve become way more of a chocolate person than a candy person and prefer the actual cherry fruit to the artificial flavor. This smoothie is a perfect combo of two of my favorite flavors- chocolate and cherry. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below or on Instagram @haven_quinlan!

Ingredients

  • ¾ c frozen sweet cherries 
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ⅓ c frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 1 c homemade cashew milk (check out my recipe HERE!)
  • 1 original Blender Bomb
  • 1 large handful of spinach 
  • 1 tbs cashew butter
  • 2 tbs cacao powder 
  • Sprinkle of milled flax seeds & chia seeds

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients well, and add more cashew milk until you reach your desired consistency. 
  2. Top with cacao nibs and cherries and enjoy!