Spring Forward with These Energizing Recipes

Don't let Daylight Saving Time leave you stumbling through the rest of the week. With a little planning, you can skip the caffeine jitters and dive into deliciousness instead. Check out our selection of local, seasonal products, quick, energizing recipes, and easy make-ahead meals that will save time and fuel your body through the time change and make the most of the longer days ahead.

Make-Ahead Egg Muffins

These satisfying muffins can be made ahead in batches and reheated (even in a morning fog) for a quick breakfast that keeps you fueled through your day. 

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Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl

Sushi Bowl

This spin on donburi (Japanese rice bowls) can be customized with different meat, vegetables, and even alternative grains. Our version with smoked salmon and avocados is packed with essential Omega-3 to give your brain a little boost during the time change. If you use leftover rice, this meal is as simple as chopping and mixing!

Ingredients
Makes 2 servings

Rice:

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Bowl:

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or peeled into ribbons
  • 2 carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 4 oz radish microgreens
  • 3 oz smoked salmon 

Toppings:

  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise 
  • 2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, nori, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the sugar in the rice vinegar. Add this mixture and the soy sauce to the rice and mix thoroughly to combine. Taste and adjust for sweetness and saltiness.
  2. Place 1/2 cup of rice in the bottom of each bowl.
  3. Arrange each of the vegetables, avocado, and salmon in its own little pile on top of the rice so there's a visually appealing variety of shapes and colors.
  4. To make the mayonnaise, mix the mayo and chili sauce together and whisk vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust with either more mayo or more chili to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.
  5. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowl.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, green onions, or sheets of nori if desired.

Cinnamon Pear Overnight Oats

Ingredients

  • 1 medium pear, sliced or chopped to preference
  • 1 ¼ cups milk of your choice 
  • 1cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds 
  • 3 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • Optional: Nuts or Blue Skies Granola

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add all of the ingredients.
  2. Mix well until everything is well combined.
  3. Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Serve as is or with toppings of your choice.

Overnight oats are incredibly versatile! Try the blueberry honey, maple brown sugar, peanut butter banana, or fruit-on-the-bottom varieties!

Turkey Bagel Sandwich

Turkey Bagel Sandwich

Add protein and fresh veggies to your standard bagel to help you feel full longer and keep your energy going during the spring forward time change.

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