Squashes make great bowls.
Ohhhh… wouldn’t a cereal bowl of squash be cool?!
I make batches and batches of squash each week. Usually kabocha. It’s a problem. Or it would be if it wasn’t also healthy. I’m not orange yet!
I roasted the above at the beginning of the week so I could use it for a quick, homemade breakfast. All I needed to do was put the kabocha in the over under broiler while I whipped up the eggs, apples, and peanut sauce. All of these things are delicious, but maybe a little strange to eat together and for breakfast. Or maybe not. The moral of the story is that it’s really good!
The best thing about this creation is that It can all be done simultaneously, so even notoriously late to work people (not that I know anything about that) can have a fancy start to the day!
The apples and cinnamon made it feel like pie, but the peanut butter made it divine. The only way this could have been better is if I’d had bacon.
Kabocha Apple Breakfast Bowl
- Chunk of kabocha (or other squash), pre-roasted
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Apple, dices
- Peanut flour sauce (or nut butter)
Place kabocha in the over to re-heat and crisp up.
Sauté apples in a small plan. When softened, remove from pan and set aside.
Scramble eggs (or egg whites) with cinnamon and 2-3 drops of stevia, if desired. When almost done, add apples.
Remove squash from oven. Top with egg-apple mixture and peanut sauce (or nut butter).
Enjoy!
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Annnnnd I’m in Colorado! Wheeee!
Do you pre-make food for the week?
Do you eat the same thing for breakfast everyday or shake it up?
I precook potatoes and sometimes sweet potatoes. Freeze most and then keep some in the fridge. In the morning a few go into the pan with some onions and broccoli, and scramble some eggs! I love premade homemade food!
I do my potatoes too! Need to try freezing them – thanks!
I love riced cauliflower with eggs & cinnamon for breakfast! A little nuttzo butter & it’s a wrap. Cooked cauliflower does have a certain smell though so it’s probably not office food…
Haha – I’m shameless with the office smells. 😉
I AM THINKING OF ORDERING SOME GLUTAMINE. WHICH BRAND DO YOU LIKE?
THANKS!!
I’m not really picky about the brand – as long as it’s the high grade, it’s all the same.
I haven’t had kabocha in over a month (gasp) but I am officially craving it again.
breakfast is usually overnight oats of eggs for me as of late. occasionally, a smoothie!
I’ve been having the same thing for breakfast for a while – overnight oats. It almost feels like it’s a comfort thing in some ways. Have fun in Colorado!
Oh yes, that looks lovely! I can imgagine butternut might taste great in this recipe as well.
I usually don’t prepare food for the week. I tend to eat according to my appetite and so I like to stay independant 😉 At the moment I eat the same breakfast over and over. I usually eat breakfast in phases. So I am curious when a new phase will start 🙂 Have a nice weekend!
I do that too – I go on a bender with something and then won’t eat it again for months.
Mmmm love the combo of squash with PB! Lately I’ve been all over smoothie breakfasts- my go-to combo has been frozen banana with almond milk, PB & vanilla Sunwarrior Warrior Blend protein powder!
Kabocha has disappeared from my life since I can never find it in the summer – I think it’s the only thing that can make me wish the summer away! And yes, bacon version NEEDS to be done 😉
This reminds me of your pb+jeggs I would butcher as my post workout noshing lol- but love the idea of kabocha AND apple.
Awwwww yeah! I need to bring those back.
Squash and PB were meant for each other. Well, really PB was meant for everything!
True story!
I usually stick to the same breakfast until I’m ready for a change! I’ve never tried making Kabocha…I must try!
Really?! You must try it – you’ll be in love!
I need to go back to the Asian store for a kabocha! Your in CO?? Jealous! Have fun friend!
You make my cereal breakfast look beyond dull – got to try this 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
The only food I really pre-make on a regular basis kabocha. And while I’m not orange…my palms are. Oops.
Squash and apples sounds really good together! I usually grill or crock-pot 5 – 8 lbs of chicken breast, chuck roast or top sirloin at a time. Go meat!
I want a crock pot!!!
Oh this looks fantastic. I always cook up a spaghetti squash for myself each week. Makes for easy lunches b/c I can just pile on veggies then whatever protein and it’s a big refrigerator special 😉
That’s a favorite too! In fact… I have one waiting for me at home!
For breakfast usually I do overnight oats, a smoothie, or eggs… . I’ll do a little extra cooking on Sunday or Monday to make the week easier for dinners. I think you eat more veggies in your breakfast (in many ways) than anyone I know, I’m very impressed… I only get my veggies in a smoothie or omelette and its usually just spinach, love this creative breakfast idea with the squash!
LOL! Why, thank you… they can be fabulous AM treats!
Kabocha? Isn’t that a type of squash? The only experience I have with squashes are from spaghetti squash and butternut, both of which I don’t really buy anymore!
Yep – it’s my favorite!
I am so boring in the morning, always the same thing. When I want something a little more filling than toast and cereal, I am still stuck on tofu fried with a little black salt.
OMG – that was SO good!
I shake it up every once in awhile but normally I work out in the morning before work so then a protein smoothie plus some oatmeal or toast is my go to breakfast! Do you usually use egg whites or eggs in this recipe?
It depends on my mood, but I often do half and half (whole egg + 1-2 whites).
I LOVE Kabocha!!! It is so sweet and delicious….it takes me only 2 days to eat a large one, which may be on the brink of a problem, but i haven’t died yet soooo….
This recipe looks delicious 🙂 I can’t eat apples(of all things!) so i will have to modify it a bit, but if you’ve ever tried it (Laura, I know you have) peanut butter+kabocha=foodheaven
Wait… eating a giant kabocha in a day isn’t normal? 😉
Mmmmmm…..this looks so good!!!!
Mmm I love kabocha! I’m so jealous you have it by you!
Anything with kabocha you know I am ALL OVER. So good.
WINTER SQUASH! – I WANT FALL AND WINTER. Screw Summer…. It can eat a d….. Okay, I’ll stop. That would be a #strangebutgood snack though, right? LOL!!!!
Girl…you know my heart is part squash! This sounds amazing. Kabocha is gonna me a muffin creation soon.
Max told me my color is starting to look like Snooky with all the kabocha I’m eating. I don’t even care…I LOVE it! This sounds perfect! YUM!
I don’t know HOW this hasn’t happened for me yet!
wanting a kabocha squash right now!! yum!
we try to pre-make most of our foods, it doesn’t always happen haha
okay, think i can use acorn? COnfession, i don’t really like kabocha…. SHOCKER!
For real?! I don’t actually like Acorn. Doh.
It’s even better when you eat your meal OUT of a kabocha bowl 🙂
HAVE FUN IN COLORADO!!!! Jealous! 😉
It’s glorious here! 🙂
Haven’t had kabocha in a month. That needs to change so I can make this. Have to make a trip to the Japanese grocery!
Yum yum yum! You always come up with the best stuff 🙂 You need a cookbook…like yesterday :p xo C
You’re the sweetest. 🙂
Holy delicious. I won’t be roasting any squash until fall (no air conditioning means no oven in summertime), but then I will try this! I hope you’re enjoying my state while you’re here!
I wat to stay here forever!!!
I live in Ga also and was wondering where you get your kabocha from. I can never seem to find it at any Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s/ Publix/Kroger haha.
I always have luck at Whole Foods, Dekalb Farmer’s Market, and Buford!