Zeena Ramadan Series: Part II

Welcome to Part II of the Zeena Ramadan Series! We hope you enjoyed our meal prepping tips and Amany's delicious slow cooker tortilla soup recipe from Part I. Today, we're talking about the other most important meal of the day...breakfast. Plus, Zeena CEO Bayan Jondy unveils her time-saving styling secrets designed to help you look your best when you're on-the-go. But that's not all...our Ramadan & Eid decor is finally here! And we're counting down the hours to our very first Mystery Box Giveaway on Instagram! We've got all the details for how you can be a winner today!  

Ready, set, blend! Check out our top 3 favorite smoothie recipes!

Breakfast Made Simple

We’re no strangers to waking up early, but sometimes the pre-dawn sahoor can feel a little daunting, especially when you’re short on time. Smoothies are a great way to speed things up and give your body the proper nutrients it needs to power through a fasting day. Here's how to prep easy smoothie freezer packs for those grab-n'-go mornings:

1. Buy fresh fruit in bulk or pre-mixed fruit from the freezer section.
2. Wash and slice everything, all at once. This may take over your kitchen, but consider the time you'll save later!
3. Use freezer-safe Ziploc bags to portion out what you’ll need for each smoothie. In the morning, simply grab one and blend! Add a teaspoon of wheat germ for extra fiber or Greek yogurt for extra protein.

* *Read 5 Tips for a Fit Summer with nutritionist Nour Zibdeh for more on staying healthy this Ramadan! 

5-Minute Sahoor Ideas

Wondering what to eat alongside your smoothie? Here’s a list of tasty breakfast ideas you can whip up in 5 minutes or less: 

• A bagel and cream cheese with fresh blueberries topping (or sliced tomatoes).
• Eggs served with toast and sliced avocados. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
• Instant oatmeal with a brown sugar and walnut topping.
• Yogurt with granola.
• Whole grain cereal and milk with banana slices.

For those 90-mph mornings, try a little nighttime baking with our Recipe of the Week: Brown Sugar Banana Muffins!

Ingredients:

2 peeled, mashed bananas

1/3 cup melted butter 

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 beaten egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 cups of flour

pinch of salt

pinch of cinnamon

Mash bananas in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in melted butter, egg, sugar and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix baking soda and flour. Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding batter gently with a rubber spatula. Do not overmix. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until the edge of the muffins are golden brown. Makes one dozen.  

Time-Saving Style Secrets 

Working mom, fashion designer, and Zeena CEO Bayan Jondy knows a thing or two about strategizing in the ever-present race against the clock. But for those extra crazy-hectic days, she relies on 5 basic rules for cutting her morning fashion routine in half. So, what's her secret? 

Rule #1 - Go Monochrome. Stick to neutrals and drape a printed scarf over your outfit for instant sophistication.

Rule #2 - Toss on a blazer. Choose a pop color or print over a Basic Layering Tank, then finish your look with a bold hijab. 

Rule #3 - Midi + Skinnies = done! A calf-length midi dress is a one-piece wonder. Jump into a pair of black skinnies and go! No thinking required.

Rule #4 - Create a focal point. Use a great belt as the center of your outfit over a pair of wide-leg pants. Reach for a no-iron top, such as a lightweight sweater.

Rule #5 - Accessorize the ordinary. Even a little bit of sparkle can make a big difference. Bedazzle your neckline with a statement necklace or a rhinestone collar and turn a plain top into a conversation piece. 

NEW! Ramadan & Eid Decor 

Stay golden. Shop the Ramadan & Eid Gift Collection and brighten up your holiday celebrations!  Ramadan Kareem Pillow | Eid Mubarak Cupcake Toppers (available in gold or silver) | Happy Eid Gift Bags 

Mystery Box Giveaway Happening Today!

Ready for more Ramadan goodies? If you missed the previous one in April, we're celebrating the season with another BIG Instagram Giveaway packed with mysterious prizes valued at over $100! What's inside? Surprises and tons of Zeena merch we know you'll love. How do you enter? Follow Zeena on Instagram, turn on the notifications and watch for today's post!