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Savory French Toast

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If you have been following me on the blog for a while, you will have probably noticed that I am more on the savory breakfast side. Not that Avo toast and poached egg could ever become boring, but sometimes it is nice to switch things up, or to try out something different whenever you have a little time. This savory French toast is the perfect example for that.

Yes, savory French toast. No that’s not the one that is covered in a liter of maple syrup and a ton of sugar but that one that is covered with cheese and sprinkled with chives and topped with a poached egg. So. Much. Better. Honk breakfast sandwich but with a twist, which takes it next level.

When to have?

I would not have this everyday, because therefore it is a little rich but you can have it every now and then after a sleepin or as a hangover cure. Or make it for brunch when you have friends over or even as a breakfast for dinner because that is a decent option! It does not take long to make, as almost all of my recipes because who likes to wait a n hour when your tummy is growling? No one, right. 

What’s it made of?

Very few ingredients. First up; bread. Here I like to use dark or whole grain bread because it has a more intense flavor then white bread I believe, and it is a little healthier, which can never hurt! Next; eggs. Ken for the dipping batter and one poached one on top, which will be super yolk porn with that runny inside. Other than that we need some milk of your choice, grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, herbs and black pepper for the batter.

As for the toppings, it is really up to you. I can’t leave out on Avocado of course (what’s a break my without?), and poached egg. Some more cheese and some super flavorful sautéed cherry tomatoes for that color touch and more flavor. I finished of with a sprinkle of chives. If you wanna do bacon, do bacon, if you are all the way down for hummus, you can top it with that! Really it is up to you. With such a delicious base you can’t really fail with the toppings! 

This recipe will make you look like a perfect chef at the next dinner party because it is so good. And super simple and versatile.

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Savory French Toast

Brunch, Hangover cure or breakfast for dinner. This is the pefect dish. Crispy and soaked bread with tangy cheese, runny yolk and creamy avocado = perfection.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
Prep Time 5 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 15 Minuten
Servings 2 serving
Calories 407 kcal

What you will need

  • 2 slices bread (whole grain is best)
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml milk of choice
  • a pinch of salt
  • some pepper
  • 1 tsp italian herbs
  • 30 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • a handful cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 avocado

How to

That is how it works:

  1. In a bowl crack one egg. Add the milk, salt, pepper and herbs and mix everxthing. Add in about a third of the cheese and dip the bread into it.

  2. Bring a pot with water to a boil and heat up the oil in a pan. Once the water boils add in the vinegar. Take a cooking spoon and make a swirl in the water. crack the two eggs into two seperate bowls. Reduce the heat until the water only simmers anymore. Take one and carefully and slowly let it slide into the water until it has set a little, then take the next one.

  3. Meanwhile place the bread slices into the oil and sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese. fry for about 2 miuntes on each side on high heat.

  4. In a seperate pan quickly stir fry the tomatoes until soft, if you decide to use some. Cut the avocado into slices.

  5. Take the bread out of the pan and place it onto plates. top with teh avocado and tomatoes. Take the eggs out of the water after 3-4 minutes and lay them on a paper towel to let the excess water drip of. Add on top and finish with a sprinkle of chives and the remaining cheese.

    Serve & enjoy!

Open Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

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I love having savory breakfasts! I like them much more than sweet ones. You might not know because I mostly post sweet breakfast recipes, but that’s because I mostly share plant based ones and I think it is so hard to make vegan savory breakfasts. But since I try to include more plants into my diet, K decided to share a vegan breakfast dish that is savory, especially for all those without a sweet tooth. We do not have to miss out on savory stuff when we want to eat vegan from time to time.

The thing, that I think is most difficult, when not including animal products into your breakfast, is not eating eggs. I absolutely love eggs and think there is nothing better than an avocado toast with poached eggs but sometimes I just like to switch it up. I got inspired to create this dish when I ate at a restaurant in Vienna, which is called Karmafood, that is mostly plant based/ vegetarian. I had a vegan breakfast sandwich and it was soooo good, so I decided to try to recreate it.

At first I thought „mushrooms for breakfast“? Wait, no way! I can’t do that! But it actually is super delicious! It is not like soggy mushrooms, it just tastes really good in the combination with all of the other ingredients. So let me tell you what this sandwich (or topped bread) is made of:

We start out by roasting a sourdough bread. You can use a white bread, but I like to use a mixed one, which is partially whole wheat and partially not. If you want, you can also use a whole grain bread or if opting for a gluten free version, use sweet potato toasts! This really is up to you! We toast that bread in a toaster, because crispy bread is just way better! If you want to be super fancy, you can butter or spread margarine on both sides and toast it in a pan. This adds extra flavor but is a little more work! 

Once we have our bread, we can continue with the rest. Next comes hummus. I like to use curry hummus, just because I really like it, but normal one works just as good. So we spread a thick layer of that. Next up are some greens. I like to use mixed greens, but if you prefer to stick to one kind, that works. You see this is really versatile! The greens in here do not radically change the flavor but add a lot of vitamins! So it’s great! We continue to add even more greens, this time in form of avocado. Because… what would a breakfast sandwich be without avocado? Well, not a good one at least! 

So now we have the base. We continue to add more vegetables. Next up: cherry tomatoes. I like the touch of color and flavor they add! Sautéeing them helps to not let them taste super different from the rest but it helps them to work in a harmony with the other ingredients! Ok top, now only go mushrooms. I would recommend to use shiitake mushrooms, because they are pretty big.you can also use other ones if you prefer, just make sure that they are pretty big. On top only goes another dollop of hummus, and a drizzle of hot sauce, if you like. I live it spicy, so for me it always is a must! 

I love making this for a quick breakfast, because wir literally comes together in like 10 minutes. You can also serve it for brunch or make a cute buffet with all the different things and people can build their own ones! I hope this gives you some inspiration for savory, plant based breakfast ideas! Let me know if you like it and if you decide to recreate it be sure to tag me with @uneptcusiniere or with #unepetitecuisiniere !

Enjoy,
Katie

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Open Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

An ideal breakfast for all those who want to eat more plant based but still stay savory. Super delicious and simple.

Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner
Prep Time 5 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 15 Minuten
Servings 2 servings
Calories 239 kcal

What you will need

  • 2 slices bread you can use whichever you want; sourdough, white, whole wheat, whatever
  • 4 tbsp hummus
  • 1 handful greens
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 5-6 shiitake mushrooms
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • some sprouts, more hummus and hot sauce for topping (optional)

How to

That is how it works:

  1. Toast the two slices of bread in the toaster.

  2. Meanwhile heat up the oil in a pan. Remove the stems of the mushroom. Once hot, add the mushrooms and sauté them for about 3 minutes on each side until soft. Remove them and add the cherry tomatoes in. Let them soften for about 2-3 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, remove the bread from the toaster. Generously spread the hummus. Add the greens on top. Slice up the avocado and layer the slices on top of the greens. Take the mushrooms and add them in top along with the sauteed cherry tomatoes.

  4. Finish it up with another dollop of hummus, some sprouts and hot sauce if wished!

  5. Serve and enjoy!

Oatmeal with Caramelised Bananas

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The new year is starting the day after tomorrow, which means that are are Honigbrot be coming a lot of healthy recipes up on the blog (plus a guide that will help you to stick to your New Years resolutions tomorrow)!! I bet a bunch of us wants to live a healthier life in 2020, so here is an amazing recipe to start off the new year.

Although the name doesn’t sound super healthy, it really is. Usually when we hear caramel, the first thing we think of is that sticky, rich super sweet paste that we can find in chocolate bars and ice cream. But caramel does not have to be made out of refined sugars, cream and butter. No, it also is the same when natural sugars in fruits are heated up, and caramelize, and turn sweet. This is how we are doing it in this recipe.

Yes, caramelizing sounds pretty fancy, but trust me, it is super easy. You can basically do this with any fruit of your desire, but it works better with some than it does with others. I would not recommend doing it with berries or mango, but it works great with anything thicker or more solid, like bananas, apples, pineapples or pears. To caramelize the fruit, you simply have to heat up some coconut oil (or any oil, but I like the light sweet taste of coconut) in a pan. Then you add some coconut sugar, or some brown sugar and let this combine well with the oil. If you want to make it even healthier, leave out the sugar, it also works without if the fruit is sweet enough, but I think it is better with. Once the sugar has kind of melted into the oil, you can place the fruit into it and let it fry for 1-2 minutes on each side. Depending on the fruit you are using, this will be quicker it slower. Bananas go real quick, apples for example need some more time.

But only the caramelized fruit would not be a balanced meal so we need some protein and carbs to do that. That’s why we are making some oatmeal! Oatmeal is super rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber plus it has a lot of vitamins. It really is a great and affordable food. Oatmeal for breakfast will fill you up a lot and keep you satisfied until lunch! 

To make a delicious oatmeal, you should know a few things. The first few times I made it, it turned out real boring, in my opinion but you can honestly take it next level by changing a few things. First, I would recommend using rolled oats. They are easy to cook and super nutritious. The second tip is to not only cook it with water. This makes it taste super boring. I always do one part water, and one part plant based milk. I love using oat milk for this because it has a slight sweet flavor, plus I get a local and organic one in Austria. Almond milk works great too, I just do not like to use it that much because it mostly comes from other continents. Next tip is to add some mashed fruit. This can be mashed banana or apple sauce. It helps to make it creamy and adds some sweetness! Next up: spices! You need to add some salt and a little bit of spice when cooking it! Last, for the cooking, is to add some yoghurt. Do not add it while cooking, but when it is done cooking, turn off the heat and stir it in, it makes it real creamy and super delish! 

Another really important aspect when making oatmeal are the toppings. This can change everything. Here we are doing caramelized bananas and hazelnuts which is bomb but there are so many more Options! You can top it with some n butter and stewed berries, fresh fruit, granola, the options are endless…

So now, I think I have said enough! I hope that you will live this recipe as much as I do and that it inspires you to start 2020 super healthy and delicious! Have a great start into the new year! 

Enjoy,

Katie

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Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas

Delicious and healthy breakfast! Packed with nutrients but tastes like dessert!

Course bowl, Breakfast, brunch
Prep Time 5 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 15 Minuten
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 377 kcal

What you will need

What you will need:

  • 80 G Rolled Oats
  • 100 Ml Oat milk
  • 100 Ml Water
  • 2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Apple sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Yoghurt (Plant based if available)
  • 2 Tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar Can sub for brown sugar
  • 2 Bananas

How to

That’s how it works:

  1. Place the oats, the milk, the water, cinnamon, salt, and apple sauce in a sauce pan. Bring it all to a boil then reduce to a low heat and let it simmer until it thickens. 


    In a small pan melt the coconut oil. Add in the sugar and still until the sugar is dissolved. (If you are leaving out the sugar, leave out this step and just heat the coconut oil) Take the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise so you get 4 long & thin pieces. Add them to the oil-sugar and fry them for about 1-2 minutes on each side. 


    Meanwhile take the oatmeal off of the heat and stir in the plant based yoghurt. Place in bowls and add the caramelized bananas on top. Sprinkle some hazelnuts and serve! 

Healthy Christmas Pancakes

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Who doesn´t love a good brunch at Christmas day? For my family, it is very typical to do this. It is like another coming together after a beautiful Christmas eve before the family is leaving. We all cook together and prepare the meal so we can sit down at the table and enjoy! This pancake recipe is the perfect meal to make for all those who have a sweet tooth but don’t want to start their day with something unhealthy. These pancakes are fluffy, juicy, wholegrain and super delicious! You can´t taste the “healthy” part of them, so you can make them for everyone out of your family!

Usually I totally am a savory kind of breakfast and brunch person. I would be the first to grab the avocado toast and scrambled eggs or the smoked salmon and leave the pancakes and waffles for the others because 90% of the time they are too sweet for me. I really do not like them if they simply taste like sugar, plus it is pretty unhealthy. Traditional pancakes are loaded with sugar, butter, and plain white flour, which will not make you feel full for long and raise your blood sugar levels. 

What is in it?

In order not to result in this but still enjoy a really delicious sweet breakfast or brunch, I am sharing this super delicious and healthy pancake recipe with you. Instead of butter, we are using apple sauce, instead of white flour, we aim for whole wheat (you cannot really taste the whole wheat out but if you really do not like the flavor or need something gluten free you can substitute it for other things. Just be careful with gluten-free flour because sometimes you need them in another ratio.), and honey instead of refined sugar. Honey is a natural sweetener and it still contains some vitamins, other than conventional sweeteners. Other than that, there are eggs, to bind and Greek yoghurt to give texture, add some richness, softness, and protein. The Greek yoghurt can´t be left out and I would not substitute it with normal plain yoghurt because it does not have that thick texture. But you can substitute it for Skyr, which is an Iceland-style yoghurt that also is thick. 

What to serve it with?

I love serving these pancakes with extra yoghurt, some cooked blueberries and a nice drizzle of honey. They would also work great with fresh fruits and banana and nut butter, but since berries & co are not in season right now, I did not use them. But if you want something in season to serve it with, you can serve it with my christmas apple sauce. It makes a great topping. Or you can add some cinnamon sautéed apples from the middle layer of my Apple crumble cake. Honestly, you can serve it with whatever comes to your mind, or what you love. If you love a good drizzle of melted chocolate or some fresh butter, because .. I mean it´s Christmas. We all deserve that!

Whether you serve this for your loved ones, or treat yourself, this recipe is a great recipe! You can also make them in a big batch, freeze them separately and heat them up in the microwave before serving. It makes great for christmas or any other brunch, super simple, and incredibly flavorful!

I hope you´ll enjoy them, 

Marry Christmas, 

Katie

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Healthy Christmas Pancakes

A great way to enjoy some delicious, indulging, breakfast pancakes. No matter if they are for christmas morning (they are the best!) or just some brunch. Easy, whole wheat, packed with protein and fiber!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Resting time: 10 Minuten
Total Time 30 Minuten
Servings 6 pancakes
Calories 82 kcal

What you will need

For the pancakes:

  • 1 egg
  • 50 g Apple Sauce for some next level pancakes, use my christmas apple sauce
  • 100 g Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 75 g Whole wheat flour
  • 40 ml almond milk Maybe more, depending on the texture

For the rest:

  • some coconut oil for frying
  • greek yoghurt for topping
  • berrie, frozen and cooked or fresh
  • any other toppings, as wanted: nuts, nut butter, fresh fruits, banana,…

How to

Thats how it works:

  1. Seperate the egg. In a larger bowl, add the egg yolk, the greek yoghurt, the applesauce, and the honey. Mix until well combined.

  2. In a seperate bowl whip up the egg white until fluffy and stiff peaks.

  3. Mix the flour and the baking powder well. Fold this mixture and the fluffy egg whites alternating under the remaining liquid ingredients. Once folded in, gently add the milk and mix. If it is too thick, add a little bit more.

  4. The consistency of the dough should be similar to a cake dough. A little runny but stick thick.

  5. Set the dough aside and leave it to rest for about 10 minutes.

  6. In a large skillet heat up coconut oil over medium heat. Bake the pancakes on each side for about 2-3 minutes. Once there are bubbles occuring, flip them.

  7. Add them onto a plate and top them with whatever toppings you desire. Enjoy!