Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end, and that means Standard Time is on its way along with the early darkness of winter. To combat the (inevitable?) seasonal slump, we’ve curated a collection of easy and hearty recipes to brighten up these darker days. These dishes will keep you cozy and satisfied while you wait for the spring to return and also get you through that first painful day of setting the clocks back. So let the stress fade away and instead treat yourself to some substance during these draining times.
Recipes to Make When Daylight Savings Time Ends
Dirty Blondies with Chocolate, Hazelnut & Coffee
Everyone deserves something to indulge in when the time change hits. Bake yourself a sweet treat with our Dirty Blondies featuring chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee for a pick-me-up. These decadent squares are sure to cure any sweet tooth but the addition of coffee cuts through to make sure each bite isn’t overly sweet. Plus, you can make a whole pan that’ll last you throughout the week.
Espresso Negroni
Nobody can get through the sun setting early without a cocktail to sip while you think over the woes of your life. Thankfully, our Espresso Negroni won’t put you directly to sleep since it has a shot of your favorite espresso included. But, be careful, too many of these cocktails and you might end up staying awake till the sun rises.
Overnight Oats Parfait Recipe
Since your sleep schedule will most likely get off track, you’re going to want an easy breakfast option to get you through the first dark and cold mornings. Our Overnight Oats Parfait can be made the night prior so you can sleep in those 5 extra minutes the next day. You can even customize your parfait to be perfect for you. Try using fresh fruit, nuts, varieties of granola, and even your go-to jam to make a breakfast that’ll help you recharge with great nutrition.
Sheet Pan Scallops and Corn Supper
When the sun starts setting close to 4 p.m., we don’t want to have to worry about making an extravagant dinner either. Sheet pan recipes can be a perfect way to take the hard labor away but still enjoy the just-as-delicious results. For this Sheet Pan Scallops and Corn Supper recipe, all you need to do is coat the ingredients in oil and seasoning, place them on a pan, and cook in the oven. Your homemade weeknight dinner has never been made so easily!
11 Antidepressant Food Recipes
To get you through the rest of Standard Time and the oncoming seasonal depression, we’ve curated a list of 11 Antidepressant Food Recipes that’ll bring a little light into your life. All the recipes use ingredients that have natural antidepressant properties like eggs, bananas, squash, and so much more. Look forward to meals like Salmon Poke with Yuzu, Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup, Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Creamed Spinach Dippy Eggs.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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