Category Archives: Breakfast

Pumpkin Oatmeal

March 12, 2011 admin Leave a comment

A nice change to the regular boring old oatmeal. This one adds lotsa flavor without adding too much sugar. And the serving size is sure to fill you up !

1 serving
272 calories per serving

1 c water
Pinch salt
1/3 c quick oats
1/4 c canned pumpkin
2 T almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 t cinnamon
2 t brown sugar
Pinch nutmeg

Toast almonds by placed in a hot skillet for 5 minutes. Bring water to boil and add salt and oats. Cook, stirring, for 90 seconds. Combine the rest in a small bowl. Reduce heat to low and stir in the pumpkin mix. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly

Savory Breakfast Muffins

March 8, 2011 admin Leave a comment

These are FABULOUS ! Serve as a breakfast muffin, for brunch, for lunch, or even as a dinner side. They are quite versatile – add or remove spices to make these taste just how you like them 🙂

12 servings
190 calories per serving

6 slices thin bacon, chopped (I use the precooked version and totally skip the frying step)
10 cloves roasted garlic, chopped finely (don’t substitute raw garlic)
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk Bisquick
1 1/2 T chopped parsley
2 c shredded low fat mild cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pans with Pam. Fry bacon and remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Beat eggs and stir in Bisquick, parsley, cheese, bacon, salt, pepper and garlic and spoon into muffin tins. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool before removing from pan.

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid Friendly

Chocolate Raspberry Delight

February 8, 2011 admin Leave a comment

You make it like a grilled cheese, only it is sweet and delicious and utterly decadent. Serve for a sweet treat breakfast, as a dessert, or for a snack !

4 servings
345 calories per serving

8 slices 45 calorie wheat bread
½ c Nutella
12 oz. fresh raspberries (or defrosted frozen berries work fine too)

Spread 4 slices of bread with Nutella. Lightly mash the raspberries and add to the sandwiches and top with the remaining slices of bread.

To make this a hot sandwich, just follow the directions below:
Spray a heated pan with Pam. Spray outsides of sandwich with a couple spritzes of butter spray and cook 2-3 minutes per side in a hot skillet or a total of 3-4 minutes in a Panini press. Top with berries. Optionally, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar before serving.

Breakfast

Maple and Nut Oatmeal

November 30, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Sometimes you’re just looking for bowl of warmth to fill your belly. I always find that oatmeal is very satisfying and it is very food for you. I think it makes a great snack that will take away the biggest of hunger pangs.

1 serving
212 calories for serving

1 packet instant oatmeal
2/3 cup skim milk
1 packet Equal
1 T maple syrup

Mix oatmeal and milk and microwave for 60-90 seconds. When done, stir in equal and maple syrup. Enjoy !

Garnish with some nuts to get your MUFA – 1 T chopped nuts is approximately 85 calories.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly

Toast with Nuts and Pears

November 16, 2010 admin Leave a comment

The cream cheese melts nicely on the toast and is a great base for the sweet pear and maple syrup. The nuts are just the icing. What a superb breakfast treat !

1 serving
190 calories per serving

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 T low fat cream cheese
1/4 of a pear
1 t maple syrup
1 T chopped walnut pieces

Slice pear very thin. Toast the bread and spread with cream cheese. Layer on the pear slices and then sprinkle with nuts and syrup.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Turkey

Sausage and Potato Breakfast Pizza

November 5, 2010 admin Leave a comment

It’s all your favorite breakfast ingredients all in one convenient package – breakfast pizza is a great way to start the morning ! Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or in the toaster oven.

8 servings
203 calories per serving

8 oz. can low fat crescent rolls
Pam
12 oz. turkey breakfast sausage
1 c frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 c shredded fat free cheddar cheese
¼ c skim milk
½ t salt
¼ t pepper
8 oz. Egg Beaters
2 T grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12 inch pizza pan with Pam. Separate dough and then press together to form a round crust. This works best if you let the dough come to room temperature. Cook sausage until browned, crumbling it as you go. Top dough with drained sausage, potatoes and cheese. Mix milk, salt, pepper and Egg Beaters and pour over sausage mix. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 25-30 minutes or until crust is browned.
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Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Sides

Onion and Potato Pancakes

October 8, 2010 admin Leave a comment

These are great served for breakfast, lunch or dinner – the cooked onions added in with the potatoes makes for a really great dish with lots of taste.

4 servings
225 calories per serving

1 bag Oreida Steam and Mash Potatoes (24 oz)
5 t oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 T low fat sour cream
¾ t salt
¼ t pepper
1/8 t nutmeg
3 T flour

Heat the potatoes according to package instructions. Heat 1 t oil in skillet and add the onions and sauté 7-9 minutes until golden and tender. In a large bowl mash the potatoes with the sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the cooked onions and make 8 cakes. Heat 2 t oil on medium heat. Dredge the 8 cakes in the flour and sauté half the batch for 3 minutes or until crusty. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Repeat with the second batch.

Breakfast, Fruit, Lunch

Cottage Cheese and Fruit

October 2, 2010 admin 1 Comment

If you’re going to be having a heavier dinner, this is a great light lunch packed with nutrition. It also makes a great breakfast.

1 serving
260 calories per serving

1 c low fat cottage cheese
1 c sliced apples, peaches, pears, etc.

In a rush? Use fruit canned in juice rather than syrup.

Breakfast

Egg in a Hole

September 19, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Traditional Egg in a Hole is served in a hollowed out piece of toast – – this one uses nutritious veggies and places the whole thing on top of a slice of toast. The side salad is a great flavor boost.

4 servings
189 calories per serving

2 t oil
1 green bell pepper cut into 4 rings ½ inch thick
4 large eggs
Salt and pepper
2 t parmesan cheese
4 slices whole wheat bread (45 calories each)
8 c mixed salad greens

In a large skillet heat 1 t oil and add peppers then crack eggs into each pepper hole and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until egg whites are mostly set. Flip gently and cook another minute then sprinkle with cheese and place each on a slice of toast. Mix greens with 1 t oil, salt and pepper and serve next to the eggs.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly

Oatmeal Pancakes

September 11, 2010 admin Leave a comment

These are nice hearty pancakes and make a great weekend breakfast.

4 servings
328 calories per serving

1 c quick oats
½ c flour
½ c whole wheat flour
1 T sugar
2 t baking powder
½ t baking soda
¼ t salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 c buttermilk
2 T canola oil
1 t vanilla
Berries for the topping
Pam

Combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla and mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients. Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a hot griddle sprayed with Pam. Turn when bubbles form and cook another minute or 2.

Serve with fruit, nuts, and a bit of sugar free maple syrup if you like. I usually serve with bananas 🙂