"Loaded" Baked Potato

Baked potatoes can be really healthy, especially if you load them with good stuff! Like a lot of the other meals I've posted, there are lots of options but here's my favorite:

INGREDIENTS:
1 small baked potato
1/8 C. cheddar cheese or a grated string cheese stick
1/4 C. fat free cottage cheese
Chopped bell pepper (any/all colors)
Chopped red onion
Steamed broccoli
Salt and pepper to taste
2 slices chopped turkey bacon or lunch meat

DIRECTIONS:
Cut open baked potato and pile on healthy ingredients!

OTHER INGREDIENT OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Radishes
Celery
Peas
Beans
Beets
Fat free sour cream

Anyone else have any favorite toppings?

Easy Oatmeal Options

Basically, all you have to do here is prepare plain oatmeal by the package directions.

Different additives you can add are:

Bananas
Berries and honey
Cooked apples, natural sweetener and cinnamon
Peanut butter, cocoa and bananas

French Toast

I LOVE french toast! And, it's actually pretty healthy if you do it right!

INGREDIENTS:
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 slices whole wheat bread
Cooking spray
Berries of choice
1/4 C. 100% pure or sugar free maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:
Beat egg whites in a shallow tupperware dish. Add cinnamon and vanilla.
Soak both sides of bread in mixture.
Add to previously sprayed pan on medium heat.
Cook both sides until golden brown.
Top with berries and syrup.

As you can see, I like to sneak a little peanut butter on it as well.

Parfait

INGREDIENTS:
1 C. Vanilla greek yogurt
1/2 C. Granola
Fruit of choice (as much as you want!)
(Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pineapple, bananas to name a few)

DIRECTIONS:
Layer all ingredients in mason jar, alternating layers.
Enjoy now or save in the fridge for a quick snack or breakfast later!

Fruit "Cereal"

Another EASY, healthy breakfast!

INGREDIENTS:
Chopped fruit of your choice
(Apples, peaches, bananas, berries, grapes)
1/4 C. granola
1T chocolate chips
1 C. (or less) Vanilla Almond Milk or Skim milk

Mix all and enjoy!

Cereal and Fruit

It doesn't get much easier or quicker than this!

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 C. Healthy breakfast cereal of your choice
(my favorites are Cinnamon Life, Raisin Bran & Vanilla Special K)
Berries or fruit slices of your choice
(Peaches, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
1 C. (or less) Vanilla Almond Milk or Skim Milk

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all and enjoy! 

Breakfast Sandwich

A healthy alternative to an Egg McMuffin! You can remove or add any vegetables but try to make it as nutrient dense as possible!

INGREDIENTS:
2 slices whole wheat bread or bread thins
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
1/8 c. cheddar cheese
2 tomato slices
1 T. lite mayo or mashed avocado
3-4 onion slices
3-4 bell pepper slices (any color)
3-4 spinach leaves
2-4 slices turkey bacon or lunch meat

DIRECTIONS:
Beat eggs and add salt and pepper then set aside.
Toast bread (optional) then spread with mayo/avocado.

Spray small frying pan then add eggs and cook over medium heat omelet style until done.
Add egg (you may need to cut it to fit) to bread then cook meat in hot frying pan. Add cheese to top of meat in last few seconds of cooking until cheese is melted.
Add all ingredients to create sandwich.

Healthy Breakfast Burtito

I LOVE breakfast burritos!  This one will help you get all your food groups in!

  

INGREDIENTS:
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1-2 slices chopped turkey bacon
Cooking spray
Chopped onions
Chopped red, green and yellow bell pepper
Chopped spinach or kale
1/8 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1 wheat tortilla
1/4 C. Salsa (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
Scramble egg and whites and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat skillet on med. heat. Spray with cooking spray.
Add chopped vegetables and bacon and sautee' until soft.
Add eggs and cook, stirring frequently.
Warm tortilla for a few seconds in microwave, then add egg mixture. Top with cheese and salsa if desired.

If one burrito isn't enough, try saving some of the filling to eat on the side. Or, add a slice of grapefruit or some berries.

Classic Egg Breakfast

This is one of my favorite breakfasts because little changes make it seem new again. I've made several different variations, but there are still so many possibilities! Plus, it's easy and quick!

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole egg

2 egg whites

2 slices whole wheat toast

Cooking spray

Salt and pepper to taste

Turkey bacon or lunchmeat

Fruit or veggies of choice

DIRECTIONS:

Heat pan on medium. Add cooking spray and eggs. Cook scrambled or over easy. 

Remove eggs and add meat. Cook until heated through.

Cook vegetables as desired.

Salt and pepper to taste.