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CRANBERRY GINGER OATMEAL

1/2 cup rolled oats
2 heaping tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds (any nut will work, really)
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon turbinado or brown sugar
1 generous pinch cinnamon
1 generous pinch cardamom
1 generous pinch sea salt

Combine the above in a sealable bag for travel. Follow instructions below when ready to serve.

When ready to use, combine all ingredients in a bowl (if microwaving) or a saucepan (if heating on the stove.) Add one cup of water. Heat until just creamy. Add milk, cream or Greek yogurt if desired. Serve immediately.

Breakfast Quinoa with Blueberries and Maple Syrup

From: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/no-time-for-breakfast-nonsense-take-it-to-work-with-one-of-these-quick-ideas
Warm porridge no longer has to be made exclusively with oats and wheat; quinoa, with its high protein count, is a fine start to the morning. Before cooking the quinoa–which you can do the night before–wash away its bitter coating by rinsing it well; be sure to use a fine-mesh sieve (the seeds are tiny!).

Combine :
3/4 cup cooked quinoa,
1/2 cup milk,
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon,
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until heated through. Transfer to a heatproof container.
Top with 1/4 cup fresh blueberries; drizzle with 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup.

Berry Salad with Goat Cheese & Black Pepper

This satisfying breakfast can be put together the night before, perfect for simplifying your morning routine.
From http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/no-time-for-breakfast-nonsense-take-it-to-work-with-one-of-these-quick-ideas

Combine 1 cup mixed berries and 1 oz. crumbled fresh goat cheese (about 1/4 of a 4-5-oz. log) in a container. Season to taste with black pepper. Cover.

Toasted Pumpkin Seed and Apricot Muesli

Be sure to use quick-cooking oats; old-fashioned oats won’t soften properly. If you can’t find ginger preserves, substitute your favorite flavor of jam. From http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/no-time-for-breakfast-nonsense-take-it-to-work-with-one-of-these-quick-ideas

Combine 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt and 1 Tbsp. ginger preserves in a medium bowl; stir to blend. Add 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats, 2 Tbsp. toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots to yogurt mixture; stir to blend well. Cover and chill for up to 3 days.

Swedish Breakfast: Buttered Crispbread with Peppers, Cucumber, and Egg

If you’d like, include a small portion of smoked fish, such as trout, whitefish, or salmon.

Spread 1 Tbsp. salted butter over 1 whole wheat crispbread; wrap in plastic or foil. Slice 1/4 of a medium bell pepper; place in a container with 10 cucumber slices and 1 large peeled, halved hard-boiled egg; cover and serve with crispbread. From http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/no-time-for-breakfast-nonsense-take-it-to-work-with-one-of-these-quick-ideas