3 quick recipes with EVOO for back to school

Back to school calls for simple, nutritious, and above all, quick-to-prepare meals. At Ad Morum, we believe that incorporating EVOO into daily recipes is the easiest way to add health and flavor: quality fats, antioxidants, and that Mediterranean touch that adults and children love.

Here are three 100% original recipes, designed for breakfasts, snacks, or school lunchboxes. Quick, practical, and with the seal of our Jaén olive oil. 🫒✨

1. Quick whole-wheat bites with avocado cream and tuna (ready in 5 minutes) 🥑🍞

Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a protein-rich snack. They are prepared in the blink of an eye and keep well in a lunchbox.

Ingredients (4 bites)

• 4 small slices of whole wheat bread

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1 small can of tuna in oil (or natural)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tablespoon of Ad Morum EVOO

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Lettuce or arugula leaves for assembly

Preparation

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl, add lemon juice, EVOO, and season.

2. Add the drained tuna and mix gently.

3. Spread the cream on the slices, place the lettuce leaf, and cover with another slice if you want a mini sandwich.

4. Pack in the lunchbox with absorbent paper so the bread doesn't get soggy.

Why it works: quick, balanced in fats and proteins, and with the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant touch of Picual EVOO which helps concentration.

2. Express couscous with chickpeas, cucumber, and citrus EVOO dressing (lunchbox ready in 10 min) 🥗

Light, satisfying, and very colorful—ideal for eating out and suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 150g instant couscous

• 150ml hot water

• 1 small can of cooked chickpeas (drained)

• ½ cucumber, diced

• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 30g feta cheese (optional)

• 2 tablespoons of Ad Morum EVOO

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt, pepper, and chopped parsley

Preparation

1. Place the couscous in a bowl, add hot water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.

2. Add chickpeas, cucumber, and tomatoes. Add cheese if using.

3. Dress with EVOO, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix and ready to go.

Why it works: Jaén olive oil provides healthy fats that help absorb vitamins and give a feeling of fullness, ideal for the school day.

3. Mini banana and oat muffins with EVOO (a quick snack) 🧁

An alternative to industrial pastries: fruits, fiber, and EVOO instead of less healthy fats.

Ingredients (10 mini muffins)

• 2 large ripe bananas

• 1 egg

• 120g ground oats (or lightly crushed flakes)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 tablespoons of Ad Morum EVOO

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

• 30g chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. Mash the bananas and mix with the egg and EVOO. Add the oats and baking powder until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Incorporate extras if desired.

3. Fill mini muffin molds and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Let cool before packing.

Why it works: the complex carbohydrates from oats and the healthy fats from EVOO maintain stable energy and promote concentration in class.

Benefits of EVOO in the school routine 🫒📚

• Oleic acid and healthy fats: essential for brain and cognitive function.

• Polyphenols and antioxidants: reduce inflammation and protect neurons; they also enhance memory and concentration.

• Improved absorption of vitamins A, D, and E: dressing fruits or vegetables with EVOO enhances the bioavailability of these vitamins.

• Using EVOO raw or in light recipes better preserves its properties; for cooking, the Picual EVOO variety stands out for its thermal stability.

At Ad Morum, we always recommend choosing a Jaén olive oil with traceability and from a recent harvest to maximize these benefits.

Practical tips for parents 👪

• Make double portions and store them in lunchboxes for the week.

• Pack sauces and dressings in 100 ml bottles (dark if glass) to take with you and dress just before eating.

• Protect texture: place parchment paper between cookies or muffins and the lid of the lunchbox.

• Include fresh fruit: accompany recipes with apple or pear to cleanse the palate and provide vitamins.

• Labels and temperatures: mark containers with the date and keep meals refrigerated until consumption time.

The simplest and healthiest back to school

Back to school doesn't have to be a culinary stress: with three simple recipes—a nutritious sandwich, an express couscous, and mini muffins—you can ensure healthy, quick, and tasty breakfasts and snacks. By incorporating EVOO into each recipe, you add nutritional quality, flavor, and that Mediterranean seal that characterizes our Jaén olive oil.

If you want to try our oils and choose the one that best suits your daily cooking, visit our store: https://admorum.es/collections/all. Learn about our history and commitment here: https://admorum.es/pages/sobre-nosotros and, if you have questions or need advice, write to us: https://admorum.es/pages/contact.

May back to school be easy, tasty, and healthy with Ad Morum EVOO! 🫒🍎