18 Breakfast Tricks So Your Morning Isn't Wasted In The Kitchen
With these simple shortcuts, you'll be whipping up breakfast faster than you can say 'bon appetite!'
By mexico1973
Published 10 years ago
With these simple shortcuts, you'll be whipping up breakfast faster than you can say 'bon appetite!'
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Even instant oatmeal takes time to heat and cool. Instead mix oats, milk/water and fruit in a jar, and put it in the fridge before bed. It softens overnight and tastes good cold. http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2011/04/overnight-oat-parfait/
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And if you like fruit for breakfast, just make sure you don't waste any time peeling the old fashioned way...
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Toss a few ingredients in your crockpot before bed, and you'll have piping hot french toast waiting for you in the morning. http://janasjustmakinit.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuesdays-food-crockpot-french-toast.html
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Omelets are delicious but you have to be Bobby Flay to flip them correctly. Skip the stress by making it in a sandwich press instead!
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The hot dog version of peanut butter and banana toast requires zero slicing and can be held in one hand while searching for your keys.
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There's nothing worst than making pancakes and realizing you're out of syrup. Betcha didn't know you could make your own with a few common pantry ingredients! http://www.savvyhousekeeping.com/make-your-own-pancake-syrup/
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Don't want to mess with the frying pan at all? Follow this recipe for one-minute pancakes in a jar. https://boyandtherabbit.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/blueberry-pancake-in-a-jar/
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It's 2015...are you still trying to pour perfect pancakes from the bowl? This ketchup bottle trick will change your life.
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Using a kettle for tea takes too long and produces water that's WAY too hot. Plop a few tea bags in your coffee maker and run as usual for cuppa that's just right. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Tea-Using-a-Coffee-Pot
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Few things are more frustrating than trying to spread rock-solid butter on warm toast. Shred it on a cheese grater for buttery goodness and zero holes in your bread. http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/spread-cold-hard-butter-without-ripping-your-toast-shreds-0151468/
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Only interested in the egg whites? Use a water bottle to suck up (and save!) the yolks in 2 seconds flat. http://ur.spoonuniversity.com/kitchen/separate-egg-whites-empty-water-bottle/
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No longer do scrambled eggs require a bowl, whisk, skillet, spatula, and plate! A mug + microwave = perfection.
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Bake eggs, cheese, meat and maybe even a veggie or two in muffin tins for grab-and-go Frittata Cups.
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Cereal settles. Flip the bag (or the entire box) before you open it to redistribute any clusters or larger pieces. This will also prevent you from pouring a bowl of dust when you reach the bottom.
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Skip all the splattering grease, and do the same thing with frozen potatoes (in this case, tater tots) for easy hash browns.
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Put pre-made cinnamon rolls in your waffle iron for 2-3 minutes and voila! Cinna-waffles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at7w8p5JOFM
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Got bagels but no cream cheese? Ricotta is every bit as delicious and has extra protein!
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A couple of rounds in the microwave is the perfect way to crisp a single serving of bacon FAST. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-bacon-in-the-microwave-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-200719#_
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