I'm already back on campus where I suffer through have a mandatory overpriced, largely inedible meal plan that I loathe.
Oh well. There are a lot of pros to my school, but the food just isn't one of them - I don't get why we can't choose to fend for ourselves, food-wise.
Would that be so bad? Are we still two years old, or something?
Anyway, none of that food is really worth mentioning or reliving, so I have a gem for you guys that I saved up from winter break...
*Sigh.* I absolutely adore black bean flour. Why haven't we met earlier?
If I didn't have to have this super sucky meal plan and were free to buy and eat what I wanted...these would so happen. Daily, guys.
Chocolate Crunch Breakfast Cake
* 1/4 c. Bob's Red Mill black bean flour
* 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
* 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds (I used roasted)
* 1/4 c. finely shredded zucchini
* 1/4 c. milk (non-dairy milks work just fun - try almond!)
* 1 Tbsp. oil (or sunflower seed butter)
* 1 Tbsp. dry sweetener (sugar or stevia)
* 3/4 tsp. baking powder
* 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
* Sprinkle cinnamon
* pinch of salt
* OPTIONAL : Toppings (yogurt, berries, nuts, seeds, candy, etc.)
1) Mix everything in your microwave-safe bowl (if you can, try to remember to oil/spray the ramekin/bowl first, for easier removal. I forgot, and it still worked). If you're a real chocoholic, you could add chocolate chips.
2) Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked (you'll be able to tell, because it doesn't look wet on top anymore, and it tends to pull away from the sides of the bowl).
3) Transfer to a plate (or leave in the bowl, if you don't want to do more dishes) and top with your choice of toppings. I suggest lots and lots of yogurt to frost, and frozen berries for yum factor.
Do you have a meal plan? Do you like it?
What's your favorite breakfast? You can say oatmeal, if you must...
This looks fantastic! I'm a huge fan of frozen strawberries, and actually prefer them over fresh for some off reason :)
ReplyDeleteSame! Somehow frozen berries are just the best. :)
DeleteWhat the heck is a meal plan? They tell you what to eat? I'd be pissed! This looks really good though. I still needa try bean flours!
ReplyDeleteA meal plan is when you pay a bunch of money to get to eat at the dining halls. Always. Everyday. Every meal. Forever (okay, four years). Kinda sucks, but it's not optional.
DeleteThis is not really a "service" for the students- it is a guarenteed reliable income for the university. Aka another way they make money. If it was an optional situation they simply would not make as much money. It actually has nothing to do with how capable you are of making your own meals. And it sounds really sh!tty.
DeleteWe have to have a meal plan if we're living on campus, so I've had one for the past year and half. However, I rarely use it, like only a few times per semester because the food just isn't worth it to me! I just stock up on groceries that I can prep in my room--and I can't wait til I have my own apartment with a kitchen next semester so I can be free of the stupid dining halls!
ReplyDeleteBut how do you justify the cost? I'd love to prepare my own food, but our meal plan is so expensive (maybe yours is mandatory/cheaper)! I just couldn't afford to have the meal plan and still eat what I like.
Deletewow this looks amazing :) u r so creative! I LOVE IT! I must try this :) xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI had a meal plan last year and HATED it
Thanks! And yeah, meal plans are the pits...especially when they stand in the way of these being in my life!
DeleteAs I don't go to college or uni,I gladly don't have a meal plan - but honestly,I think I wouldn't use it,even if I had one...
ReplyDeleteI cannot understand why they create such an expensive plan for you! I mean,they should actually know students aren't the richest guys on earth,shouldn't they?
I love anything for breakfast that involves yoghurt or cottage cheese... :P
Kat - I don't know either! But there's no option *not* to use it, because that would just be throwing all that money out of the window. And then I wouldn't have extra for other food left.
DeleteOh,that would indeed be stupid! Sorry,I don't have a clue about such things - it's all so different here in Germany...
DeleteHaha, no it's a pretty silly system. It's totally ok that you don't get it. :P
Deletelooks really yummy :)
ReplyDeletelately, my go to breakfast consists of quark with flax seed, some oatmeal/müsli/granola and a mandarine :)
Oh, that sounds so good! I miss quark!
DeleteI hated my meal plan as well. It was nothing I would eat and I literally wasted so many meals on campus just because I had to buy them. Last year I would still eat at home most of the time anyways. HA.
ReplyDeleteLucky that you live near home! *Sigh* I have to eat it, because it's the only food available to me. It's eat icky fried, flavorless, or otherwise foul stuff or don't eat. :(
DeleteI think all your eats are worth mentioning silly! your boring is someone else's inspiration! show us more next week silly! <3
ReplyDeleteHaha, okay, I'll try. :)
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