4 Simple Breakfast Hacks for the Gourmand in you 

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. Just because it is the first meal of the day however, doesn’t mean that it cannot be made gourmet. Now the word gourmet can freak the best of us out. But we’re here to help you simplify it completely with a few genius level hacks that are sure to help you become a bonafide breakfast ninja. So let’s get cracking. 

1. Gourmet Dark Chocolate Breakfast Muffin

A muffin is a great, satisfying and yummy breakfast treat. You normally associate this with a Continental breakfast buffet in a 5 star, but what if we told you you could make one at home. Here’s how: 

1. Crumble half a bar of Isvaari 70% Dark Chocolate Bar in a coffee cup.
2. Prepare a ready-to–bake cake mix as per instructions on the pack. Pour into the cup.
3. Bake in the oven for 4 to 6 minutes. 
4. Enjoy steaming hot! 

2. Gourmet up your scrambled eggs

A scrambled egg is generally one of the simplest dishes to make. It is quick and super satisfying. There’s no rule however that says you cannot class it up. Here are several ways to class up the old bowl of scrambles. Instead of regular processed cheese, use Roussas Barrel Aged Feta; the rich creamy cheese will add a luxurious and avant garde taste to the final product. If you want to spice up your plain old dish, how about using Hugo Reitzel Sliced Red Jalapenos to add some next level fire and oomph to your eggos! 

3. French Toast with Maple Syrup

French Toast is a universal breakfast favourite. It could be sweet or savoury. Let us show you how to make it even more interesting. 

1. Mix 4 whole eggs in a container with vanilla essence and milk.
2. Instead  of sugar as a sweetener, use 3 tablespoons of Maple Joe Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup
3. Coat the bread slices
4. Fry until golden brown. Serve with a drizzle of castor sugar and cinnamon powder

4. Make your own Granola

Granola is a crunchy, tasty and nutritious breakfast option. Here’s a simple but tasty DIY recipe. 

1. Line a baking tray with butter paper 
2. In a separate bowl mix in whole, unrolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almonds and pistachios, 1 to 2 teaspoons of Isvaari Virgin Coconut Oil, !/4 cup Maple Joe Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup.
3. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray and flatten it out.
4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit / 100 degrees Celsius and bake the mixture for 10 to 12 minutes. 
5. Once cool, you can fashion it into bars or use as a cereal 

There you have it, 4 simple yet genius breakfast hacks to satisfy even the most demanding gourmands! As always, do continue your culinary journey of discovery with us! Until next time goodbye.