Showing posts with label Breakfast Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breakfast Recipes. Show all posts

Healthy Cranberry Scones



Cranberry Scones
2 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 c pecans, chopped
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 and 1/4 c low-fat GREEK vanilla yogurt (it has 14 grams protein!)
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
2/3 c dried sweetened cranberries or Craisins

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 9" round baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Whisk together the flour, pecans, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

3. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, oil, and orange zest in a small bowl.

4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yogurt mixture and cranberries. Stir just until blended.

5. Press into the prepared pan. Score the dough with a knife to form 8 triangles. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

Easy Wheat Pancake Mix



Pancake Mix
*Note: I like to make this mix in bulk, and store in an airtight container so I can quickly mix up pancakes on school mornings. It's a much healthier alternative to store-bought pancake mix. Its ingredients will keep your blood sugar levels stable, resulting in a faster metabolism = better ability to burn fat.

Easy Pancake Mix


TIME: 5 minutes
SERVINGS: 12


1 and 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour
6 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
6 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

1. Combine the all-purpose flour, pastry flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2. Store in a cool, dry place

Banana Pancakes with Walnut Honey
1 and 1/3 c Easy Pancake Mix or store-bought, trans-fat free pancake mix
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c low-fat buttermilk
1/4 c water
1 egg
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large banana, halved lengthwise and cut thin slices
1/2 c fresh raspberries

Walnut Honey
1/2 c walnuts, chopped (MUFA)
1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp water


Directions for Banana Pancakes with Walnut Honey
1. To prepare the pancakes: Combine the pancake mix and cinnamon in a large bowl. Combine the buttermilk, water, egg, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Whisk into the pancake mix and stir until smooth. Fold in the banana. Set aside.

2. To prepare the walnut honey: Combine the walnuts, honey, and water in a small bowl.

3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add the pancake batter in scant 1/4 cupfuls and cook, in batches, for about 2 minutes or until the pancakes have puffed and the undersides are lightly browned. Turn the pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Serve with the walnut honey and raspberries

Granola - Greek Yogurt Parfait



Yogurt Parfait1 banana, sliced
1 c raspberries (I just use the frozen Triple Berry Mix from Costco)
1 container (5.3 ounces) Greek-style yogurt (vanilla or any other flavor of your choice)
1 ½ c Lowfat granola

Directions for Granola Parfait:
Layer the banana, raspberries, yogurt, and granola in 2 tall glasses and serve immediately

Fruity Nutty Oatmeal



1 c water
2 1/2 c fat-free milk, divided
1 1/4 c old-fashioned rolled oats Pinch of salt (optional)
1 large pear or med Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/4" pieces (about 1 1/2 c)
1/2 c dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 c dark or golden raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tsp brown sugar


1. Bring water and 1 1/2 c of the milk to a boil in large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Stir in oats and salt (if using). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring often, until oats start to soften.

2. Stir in pear. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes more or until it is tender but still a bit crisp. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 minute to soften.

3. Divide evenly among 4 warm bowls. Sprinkle each with 2 Tbsp of the walnuts and 1/2 tsp of the sugar. Top each bowl with 1/4 c of the remaining milk

½ cup fat-free milk
½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 Tbsp creamy natural unsalted peanut butter (MUFA)
¼ very ripe banana
1 Tbsp honey
4 ice cubes

Combine the milk, yogurt, peanut butter, banana, honey, and ice cubes in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve.

Smoothie Recipes

*Please note: Several of my family's favorite smoothie recipes call for my Advocare Meal Replacement Shakes. If you would like to order some, go to www.joinemily.com - however, you can also try other types of protein powder, I just can't guarantee the flavor will be as good :)

Power Smoothie
1 cup nonfat Milk
2 Tbsp. Low Fat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
3/4 cup Quaker Quick 1-Minute Oats-Dry
2 tsp. Adams Natural Peanut Butter
2 tsp. Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake Powder
6 – Ice Cubes Combine all ingredients and blend in your blender (love my Vitamix!)

Cheesecake Smoothie
¾ cup Lowfat Ricotta Cheese
¼ cup Nonfat Milk
½ cup Frozen Blueberries
½ - Banana
6- Ice Cubes

Banana Split Smoothie
1 Banana-Medium
8 oz. Greek Vanilla Yogurt
2 TBS Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate
1/2 cup nonfat Milk
Ice cubes

Show Me the Honey Smoothie
Makes: 1 serving
1/2 cup Breyers Double Churn Butter Pecan Light Ice Cream
1/2 cup 1% Milk
1 Tbsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake Powder
1 dash Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Honey
ICE

Lemon Drips and Drops Smoothie
Makes: 1 serving
1/2 cup Breyers Double Churn Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream
1/2 cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup 1% Milk
1 Tbsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake Powder
1 Tbsp. Sliced Almonds
3 – Ice Cubes
1/2 – Lemon

Juice and zest the lemon half. Include all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. For extra volume, add more ice.

Dark Vader Smoothie
Makes: 1 serving
1/2 cup Breyers Double Churn Creamy Chocolate Light Ice Cream
1/2 cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup Nonfat Chocolate Milk
1 Tbsp. Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake Powder
3 – Ice Cubes

Include all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. For extra volume, add more ice.

Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Makes: 16 fl. oz.
3/4 cup Nonfat Chocolate Milk
1/2 cup Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
2 tsp. Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake Powder
1 – York Peppermint Patty
3 – Ice Cubes

1 cup nonfat Milk
2 Tbsp. Low Fat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
3/4 cup Quaker Quick 1-Minute Oats-Dry
2 tsp. Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tsp. Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake Powder
6 – Ice Cubes

Banana Split Smoothie
1 Banana-Medium
1/2 cup Low Fat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
1/8 cup Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate
1/2 cup Nonfat Milk
2 tsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake Powder
6 – Ice Cubes

Hawaiian Smoothie
1/2 cup 1% Milk
2 Tbsp. Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate
1/2 – Banana-Medium
2 tsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Powder
1/4 cup Whole frozen Strawberries
3 – Ice Cubes

Orange Smoothie
1 cup nonfat Milk
1/2 cup Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate
2 Tbsp. Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
1 – Banana-Medium
2 tsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake Powder
6 – Ice Cubes

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Power Smoothie
1 c. nonfat milk, 2 Tbs. vanilla Greek Yogurt, 3/4 C. nuked Oatmeal, 2 tsp. Natural Peanut Butter, 2 tsp. Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake Powder, ice cubes - Combine all ingredients and mix in a blender

Strawberry Peanut Butter Shake
1/2 C. Greek Vanilla Yogurt (or strawberry Greek Yogurt), 1 C. nonfat milk, 2 tsp. natural peanut butter, 1 c. frozen strawberries (Costco sells the big bags), 2 tsp. vanilla Advocare Meal Replacement Shake Powder, Add ice

PB & J Smoothie
3/4 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or strawberry Greek Yogurt), 3/4 c. milk, 2 tsp peanut butter, 1 banana, 1/2 c. frozen, strawberries, 2 tsp. vanilla Advocare Meal Replacement Shake Powder, 10 ice cubes


Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake prepared with 2 Tbs. Peanut Butter

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake prepared with a Banana!
Berry Smoothie Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake prepared with 1 C. Frozen Berries

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake prepared with 2 Tbs. Peanut Butter

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake prepared with a Banana!

Orange Julius: Pour all ingredients in blender: ¼ c. plain Greek Yogurt, ¼ C. nonfat milk, 1 heaping Tbs. OJ concentrate, 1 Tbs. Vanilla extract, 1 orange sliced, 1 Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake, Ice.

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

3 Minute Meal2 eggs
1 scallion
1 medium whole wheat tortilla
2T shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
1T chopped cilantro
2T Salsa
Whisk the eggs & scallion in a microwavable bowl.. Microwave for 2 minutes or until set.
Spoon the eggs into the tortilla; top with shredded cheese, cilantro, & salsa. Roll up the tortilla & slice in half
Makes 1 serving.


"Mo' Feta, Mo' Betta Eggs" - 2 eggs, ½ Tbs. Feta Cheese, 1/3 c torn baby spinach leaves, dash oregano. Combine 2 eggs. Add Feta, spinach, oregano. Cook in microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes.

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Muffin - Toasted Whole Wheat English Muffin with a slice of Canadian Bacon, one cooked egg, and a piece of lowfat Sargento Cheddar Cheese.

Cereal: Any whole grain cereal (I love Kashi varieties) with 1 C. nonfat milk, slivered almonds, and frozen berries.

French Toast – Use Whole Wheat Bread and Egg WHITES. Top with Smart Balance and sugar free syrup.

Kashi Go Lean Freezer Waffles – My favorite is Whole Grain with Blueberries. I love to add Smart Balance spread, chopped pecans, and low sugar syrup! Have a boiled egg as a side to add protein.

Kashi Berry Cluster Cereal with 1% Milk

Baked Oatmeal: Make on a Saturday and eat on it during the week! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat baking dish. In a large bowl, combine 2 C. oats, 2 C. milk, ½ tsp. vanilla, ½ c. slivered almonds, ½ c. craisins, 1 grated apple & 4 Tbs. syrup. (If preparing night before, don’t add milk or apple until a.m.). Bake 45 minutes.

Whole Wheat Waffles: Mix everything and bake in waffle iron: 3 eggs, 1 ½ c. milk, ¼ - ½ c. oil, 3 Tbs. brown sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt, 2 C. wheat flour.

Banana Pecan Waffles: 2 Frozen whole grain waffles, ½ banana thinly sliced, 2 Tbs. chopped pecans, sugar free syrup. Create your masterpiece!

Honey & Pear Oatmeal with Almonds: Microwave 1 diced pear and 2 tsp. honey about 3 minutes. Prepare ½ C. oatmeal with hot water and top with the pear/honey mixture. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.


Breakfast “Bacon Burger” 1 Honey Wheat English Muffin, ½ tsp. trans fat-free margarine, 1 egg, 1 slice lowfat cheese, 1 slice Canadian Bacon, Vegetables if you want. Split the muffin & toast it. Spread with margarine. Break the egg, prick the yolk, and cook in microwave covered with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add lowfat cheese, egg, and bacon to muffin. Then nuke for 20 seconds. Add veggies to taste.

Egg-White Scramble4 egg whites, torn baby spinach, 1 oz. fat free cheese, 1/2 c. marinara sauce. Combine all ingredients, and cook.

Scrambled eggs with lowfat cheese & Whole Wheat Blueberry Waffles: Mix everything except blueberries: 3 eggs, 1 ½ c. milk, ¼ - ½ c. oil, 3 Tbs. brown sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt, 2 C. wheat flour. (Found in baking isle of grocery store). Gently fold thawed blueberries into mixture, then cook in a waffle iron. Serve with Smart Balance Margarine and sugar free syrup.

Mexican Egg Scramble4 egg whites, 1/4 c. black beans, 1/4 c. frozen or canned corn, 1/4 c. salsa, dollop of fat free sour cream (optional)
Combine and cook. Roll it up in a wheat tortilla

Eggs Beneficial Sandwich 1 large whole egg, 3 eggwhites, 2 slices whole-wheat bread toasted, 1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 tomato sliced, or 1 bell pepper. Scramble the eggs in pan sprayed with Pam. Dump onto the toast. Add the Canadian bacon, tomatoes, or other vegetables of your choice.

Brown Rice & Eggs - How to prepare brown rice: 3 Cups Chicken Broth + 1 ½ C. Brown Rice. Boil broth, lower heat, add rice. COVER and cook 45 minutes, NO stirring. DO NOT take lid off. Top with eggs cooked as desired.

Breakfast Scramble – 2 eggs plus 2 eggwhites (with yolk removed). Add small amounts of chopped onion, chopped tomato, & chopped deli shaved turkey. Whisk together and cook all together in a pan sprayed with Pam. Then sprinkle with lowfat cheddar cheese & melt.
Brown Rice & 2 Fried Eggs: 3 Cups Chicken Broth + 1 ½ C. Brown Rice. Boil broth, lower heat, add rice. COVER and cook 45 minutes, NO stirring. DO NOT take lid off. Fry eggs is small amount of smart balance
Breakfast Burrito - 2 eggs, 2 Tbs. lowfat cheese, Salsa, Dollop of fat free sour cream (optional), Wheat Tortilla. Scramble eggs, add salsa and cheese (sour cream). Put in tortilla. Wrap like a burrito.

Fat Burning Oatmeal- 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, 2/3 c. nonfat milk, 1/2 - 1 tsp. cinnamon. Combine oats & milk. Cook. Stir in cinnamon . Add slivered almonds and a little brown sugar to taste.
"Corn to be Wild!" Mix 2 eggs, 2 Tbs. canned corn, 1 slice tomato (chopped), 1 Tbs. canned black beans (rinsed). Nuke in microwave for 2 ½ minutes or until eggs are set. It’s yummy topped with salsa.

Breakfast Bananas1 small banana
2 tablespoon natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
1 dollop Greek Yogurt (look for the brands with 14 grams protein)
2 tablespoons low fat crunchy cereal
cinnamon to taste

Cut banana length wise. Spread peanut butter on the halves. Put yogurt on top in the middle. Sprinkle cereal and cinnamon on top.

Breakfast Recipes w/Fat-Burning Food Combos

Each of the below breakfast recipes contains at least two "Power Foods" for a metabolism boost FAT BURNING POWER! Eat within 1 hour of arising in a.m. to stoke your metabolism fire.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
1 Container Greek Yogurt (Costco has it)
Add:
1/2 c. dry oats
3/4 c. frozen berries
7 walnuts
Combine & Stir
*You can use vanilla yogurt instead of Greek Yogurt, but Greek Yogurt is on the top of the Fat-Burning Power Foods because it's a perfect ratio of carbs:protein. Normal yogurt is too high in carbs and too low in protein. So just watch labels if you choose to use normal yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Costco sells a flat of Greek yogurt - flavors: blueberry, strawberry, peach. I just use flavored in the place of vanilla Greek yogurt.


Fat-Burning Oatmeal
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
2/3 c. vanilla soy milk or nonfat milk
1/2 - 1 tsp. cinnamon
8 walnuts
Combine oats & milk. Cook. Stir in cinnamon & walnuts. Add a little brown sugar to taste :)

Peanut Butter & Banana Muffin
1 1/2 Tbs. Natural Peanut Butter (I like Adam's brand)
1/2 sliced banana
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin

(Make sure the 1st ingredient is not enriched-bleached flour - "Enriched means that the wheat has been stripped of it's nutritional value & fiber, which means your "Insulin Ambulance" is gonna have to come to the rescue - see my earlier post re: the "Insulin Ambulance")

Toast your muffin, spread with peanut butter and top with banana.

Mo' Feta, Mo' Betta Eggs
2 eggs
1/2 Tbs. Fetta Cheese
1/3 c torn baby spinach leaves
dash oregano
Combine 2 eggs. Add Fetta, spinach, oregano. Cook in microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes.

Banana Wrap
Wheat Tortilla (I like the ones with extra fiber)
1 banana
1 1/2 Tbs. Natural Peanut Butter
Spread tortilla with peanut butter, put banana in the middle and wrap it up!

Breakfast Burrito
2 eggs
2 Tbs. fat free cheese
Salsa
Dallop of fat free sour cream (optional)
Wheat Tortilla
Scramble eggs, add salsa and cheese (sour cream). Put in tortilla. Wrap like a burrito.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Power Smoothie
1 c. nonfat milk
2 Tbs. vanilla Greek Yogurt
3/4 C. nuked Oatmeal
2 tsp. Natural Peanut Butter
2 tsp. Chocolate Protein Powder (or 2 Tbs. *Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake for 30% more fat-burning power)
1 Tbs. ground flax (optional for extra boost in metabolism)
10 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients and mix in a blender (love my Vitamix!)

Strawberry Peanut Butter Shake
1/2 C. Greek Vanilla Yogurt (or strawberry Greek Yogurt)
1 C. nonfat milk
2 tsp. natural peanut butter
1 c. frozen strawberries (Costco sells the big bags)
2 tsp. vanilla protein powder (or Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement)
10 ice cubes

PB & J Smoothie
3/4 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or strawberry Greek Yogurt)
3/4 c. milk
2 tsp peanut butter
1 banana
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
2 tsp. vanilla protein powder
10 ice cubes

Homemade Fat-Burning Granola
3 c. oats
1 c. toasted wheat germ
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
1/4 c. wheat bran or oat bran
2 Tbs. sesame seeds
2 Tbs. flaxseeds
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. honey
2Tbs. canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Combine first 9 ingredients. In a saucepan, combine honey, oil, and vanilla. Cook on low for 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture, toss to coat. Spread in a baking pan coated with Pam. Bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Store in an airtight container. Serve with milk as "cereal," or eat as a snack.

Egg-White Scramble
4 egg whites
torn baby spinach
1 oz. fat free cheese
1/2 c. marinara sauce
Combine all ingredients, and cook.

Mexican Egg Scramble
4 egg whites
1/4 c. black beans
1/4 c. frozen or canned corn
1/4 c. salsa
dallop of fat free sour cream (optional)
Combine and cook. Roll it up in a wheat tortilla