5 easy recipes to make back-to-school a breeze

Going from summer mode to back-to-school can be stressful — but eating better-for-you meals with pure, simple ingredients can be easy, thanks to Vital Farms. We rely on two of their delicious essentials when feeding our family.

Star ingredient: VITAL FARMS PASTURE-RAISED EGGS are laid by pasture-raised hens, who enjoy year-round outdoor access and a minimum of 108 sq. ft. of roaming room in fresh, outdoor pastures with the freedom to forage.

Star ingredient: VITAL FARMS BUTTER is made with rich cream with 85% butterfat. It's not only delicious but it helps support American family farms that raise their cows with care.

Hard Boiled Egg Bento Box

Makes 1 serving 

Ingredients

2 Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs

Salt & pepper to taste

Crackers

Cheese slices

Fresh fruit or veggies 

Directions

1. Place the eggs in a pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes.

2. Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of cold water. Let cool completely.

3. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs in half. Place in bento box and season with salt and pepper.

4. Fill remaining sections with crackers, cheese, and fresh fruit or veggies.

Egg-in-a-Hole

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 slice of bread

1 tablespoon Vital Farms Butter

1 Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Egg

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Use a round biscuit cutter or rim of a drinking glass to press a whole into the center of the bread.

2 .Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.

3. Set the bread in the pan of melted butter and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

4. Flip the bread over and gently crack the egg into the center. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the egg is set.

Spiralized Zucchini Nest Eggs

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, spiralized

1 tablespoon Vital Farms Butter, melted

Salt & pepper to taste

4 Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs

Arugula for garnish Red pepper flakes for garnish Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with a light coat of butter or nonstick spray.

2. Toss spiralized zucchini in melted butter, salt, and pepper.

3. Divide into 4 portions and shape into nests on the prepared pan. Create a well in the center of each nest.

4. Crack an egg into each well and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are set.

5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh arugula. Serve warm.

E.L.T.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

2 Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs

2 large slices of bread

¼ cup mayonnaise

2-3 lettuce leaves

2 tomato slices

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the eggs in a pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes.

2. Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of cold water. Let cool completely.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise over both sides of the bread.

4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden.

5. Prepare the sandwich with remaining mayonnaise, peeled and sliced eggs, lettuce, and tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Close and slice in half to serve.

Egg Bites

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Vital Farms Butter

12 Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper, diced

¼ cup green onions, sliced

½ cup cheddar cheese, divided 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12 cup muffin tin with Vital Farms Butter.

2. In a large bowl, whisk 12 eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stir in bell pepper, onions, and half the cheddar cheese.

4. Transfer egg mixture to muffin tin and top with remaining cheese.

5. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until egg is completely set.