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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

1 cup low-fat plain yogurt

1/2 cup orange juice

1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Smoothies are a quick and sustaining way to get food into your system during a chaotic week.

1. In a blender, place the yogurt, orange juice, mango chunks, and honey, if using.

2. Purée until the mango chunks disappear and the smoothie is thoroughly blended, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups Trader Joe’s Lowfat

Kefir Strawberry Cultured Milk

or Pomegranate Cultured Milk

1 banana, coarsely chopped

1/2 (16-ounce) bag frozen Trader

Joe’s Very Cherry Berry Blend

When you’re stressed and need to focus on cramming for tomorrow’s test, berries are essential for your diet because scientists have determined that they lead to a clearer mind.

1. In a blender, place the cultured milk, banana, and berries.

2. Purée until the smoothie is thoroughly blended, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

OATMEAL with BERRIES and ALMONDS

YIELD: 1 to 2 servings

PREP TIME: 1 minute

COOKING TIME: 3 minutes

2 (40-gram) packets Trader Joe’s

Oatmeal Complete

1 1/4 cups water

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup sliced almonds

The vitamins and nutrients in Trader Joe’s Oatmeal Complete, combined with the brain-boosting ability of blueberries and the staying power of almonds, make this a rockin’ meal to start a test day on the right foot.

1. Empty the oatmeal packets into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the water and frozen blueberries.

2. Microwave on high until hot, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

3. Stir in the milk and top with the almonds.

MICROWAVE SCRAMBLED EGGS with SMOKED SALMON

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOKING TIME: 2 to 3 minutes

3 large eggs

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground

black pepper

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon cream cheese

1/2 (4-ounce) package Trader

Joe’s Wild Smoked Sockeye

Salmon, coarsely chopped

chopped chives, for garnish

Eggs are one of the most cost-effective ways of getting a large dose of protein into your diet, which can provide a boost of energy throughout the day.

1. In a medium microwave-safe dish, crack the eggs and add the salt, pepper, and water. Lightly beat the eggs with a whisk or fork to combine.

2. Microwave the eggs on high for 30 seconds. Using a spoon, combine the cooked eggs on the edge of the dish with the uncooked eggs in the middle. Microwave for 30 seconds longer. Stir again.

3. Repeat Step 2 until the scrambled eggs are fluffy and cooked, being careful not to overcook them. The total cooking time will depend on the power strength of the microwave but should be 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Remove the scrambled eggs from the microwave and stir in the cream cheese and smoked salmon. Top with the chives.

AVOCADO TOAST

YIELD: 2 pieces

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOKING TIME: 1 minute

2 slices Trader Joe’s Soft 10

Grain Bread

1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Traditional

Fresh Ricotta

1 avocado, diced

(for dicing tips, see page 152)

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Avocado contains monounsaturated fat (the good kind of fat), which goes hand-in-hand with better brain activity.

1. Toast the bread in a toaster.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together the ricotta, avocado, lemon juice, and salt with a fork to combine.

3. Spread the avocado mixture onto each piece of toast.

TRAIL MIX with CHOCOLATE - COVERED EDAMAME

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

1 cup Trader Joe’s Roasted and

Salted Mixed Nuts with Peanuts

1 cup Trader Joe’s Dark

Chocolate Edamame

1 cup dried mixed tropical fruit

It’s the caffeine and sugar from dark chocolate that can give you a slight boost of energy to improve brain power.

1. In a small bowl, combine the nuts, edamame, and dried fruit.

2. Transfer the trail mix to a sealable plastic bag for easier portability.

POTATO FRITTATA

YIELD: 2 to