I am a big fan of breakfast, so much so I kind of take it personally when I hear a friend or family member say they don't particularly like the meal-time. Sure, I can understand maybe not liking eggs, or pancakes, but I just cannot comprehend dis-liking an entire category of meals. I think breakfast gets a bad wrap, I mean, you never hear people say "I hate dinner".
Oh, I literally salivate at the thought of waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and buttered toast, the sound of eggs crackling in the frying pan, and let's not forget bacon, ohhh the bacon (in this case, my husband is right, bacon does make everything better)! This is, in my opinion, a traditional perfect breakfast, maybe throw in some hashbrowns to complete the profile, but lately (and since on my 'non-diet diet') I have been feeling a little bored with the ol' stand-by, so I searched out a couple healthier recipes for my favourite meal-time.
Whole Grain French Toast with Cinnamon and Fruit
-1 slice whole grain bread
**(be sure to choose the whole grain bread over the multi grain bread, multi grain bread is deceptive, the grains are usually pulled apart and stripped of their nutritious qualities, much like in white bread)
-1 whole egg
-TBSP sliced almonds
-ground cinnamon
Eggs Florentine
-1 egg
-1/2 whole wheat english muffin
-6-8 fresh spinach leaves
-thick slice tomato
-TBSP fresh goat cheese
Spray a ramekin with cooking spray, crack the egg in the dish sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, layer the spinach, then the tomato, then the cheese. Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes, or until the egg is as done as you like it. toast the english muffin and place the egg on top. (In a hurry? Pop it in the microwave instead of the oven for max. 1 minute, but be sure to cover it because the egg tends to explode a little!)
Scrambled Omlette in a Whole Grain Wrap
-1 whole egg, 1-2 egg whites
-1 cup of fresh veggies (green onion, green or red pepper, mushroom, tomato, etc. Whatever veggies you have/like)
-1 TBSP Hot sauce
-1 slice lowfat Jarlsberg cheese
-1 tsp lowfat ranch dressing
-1 whole grain wrap
Beat eggs and egg white(s) with veggies and half the hot sauce, cut up cheese and beat in with eggs. Pour into a frying pan and scramble. in a seperate bowl, mix ranch and rest of hot sauce and spread on wrap. Once the eggs are done, pour into wrap, roll up and enjoy!
When I find more yummy recipes and try them out (and add/change things to make it my own) I will post them on here to share! Til then, don't dismiss this meal time based on the old boring stand-by's of pancakes and syrup and fried eggs on toast (as yummy as they are), try switching it up a little!
Oh, I literally salivate at the thought of waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and buttered toast, the sound of eggs crackling in the frying pan, and let's not forget bacon, ohhh the bacon (in this case, my husband is right, bacon does make everything better)! This is, in my opinion, a traditional perfect breakfast, maybe throw in some hashbrowns to complete the profile, but lately (and since on my 'non-diet diet') I have been feeling a little bored with the ol' stand-by, so I searched out a couple healthier recipes for my favourite meal-time.
Whole Grain French Toast with Cinnamon and Fruit
-1 slice whole grain bread
**(be sure to choose the whole grain bread over the multi grain bread, multi grain bread is deceptive, the grains are usually pulled apart and stripped of their nutritious qualities, much like in white bread)
-1 whole egg
-TBSP sliced almonds
-ground cinnamon
-fresh fruit (1 whole pear and 1 whole kiwi; or, 1/2 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup blackberries; or 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup blueberries ....... I have tried each of the 3 combinations and they are all delicious)
Do not pour syrup on this, just sprinkle cinnamon on each side of the bread as you're frying it then pour the fruit all over the french toast and finally sprinkle with almonds. You are in for a TREAT! (and it is filling enough you won't need to eat again until lunchtime!)
Eggs Florentine
-1 egg
-1/2 whole wheat english muffin
-6-8 fresh spinach leaves
-thick slice tomato
-TBSP fresh goat cheese
Spray a ramekin with cooking spray, crack the egg in the dish sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, layer the spinach, then the tomato, then the cheese. Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes, or until the egg is as done as you like it. toast the english muffin and place the egg on top. (In a hurry? Pop it in the microwave instead of the oven for max. 1 minute, but be sure to cover it because the egg tends to explode a little!)
Scrambled Omlette in a Whole Grain Wrap
-1 whole egg, 1-2 egg whites
-1 cup of fresh veggies (green onion, green or red pepper, mushroom, tomato, etc. Whatever veggies you have/like)
-1 TBSP Hot sauce
-1 slice lowfat Jarlsberg cheese
-1 tsp lowfat ranch dressing
-1 whole grain wrap
Beat eggs and egg white(s) with veggies and half the hot sauce, cut up cheese and beat in with eggs. Pour into a frying pan and scramble. in a seperate bowl, mix ranch and rest of hot sauce and spread on wrap. Once the eggs are done, pour into wrap, roll up and enjoy!
When I find more yummy recipes and try them out (and add/change things to make it my own) I will post them on here to share! Til then, don't dismiss this meal time based on the old boring stand-by's of pancakes and syrup and fried eggs on toast (as yummy as they are), try switching it up a little!
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