Turkey Sausage scramble

Recipe:

2 large egg whites

2 oz smoked turkey sausage, cubed

1 handful of spinach, washed, and chopped

2 tbs salsa

1/8 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

To Make:

Heat a nonstick skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk the egg whites together and pour in the skillet. When they are partially cooked add the rest of the ingredients and mix together. Finish cooking the egg whites through and enjoy a breakfast sure to give you energy all morning long.

Oat bran muffins

I found this recipe in the Cooking Light cookbook. It is full of good stuff that is so good for you!
It also makes a little over 2 dozen, but they freeze well for breakfasts. And my kids enjoyed them, so huge plus!

Recipe:

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-3/4 cup oat bran

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup nonfat dry milk

1/4 cup flaxseed

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded carrot

2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple

1 cup raisins (I used dried cranberries )

1 cup fat-free milk

1/4 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 large egg whites

1 thin-skinned orange, unpeeled and quartered

cooking spray

TO MAKE:

preheat oven to 375. Combine the flour and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in carrot, apple, and raisins/cranberries.

Combing milk, oil, vanilla, egg whites, and orange in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add milk mixture and stur until moist.

Spoon batter into each of 26 to 28 muffin cups coated with cooking spray or lined with paper liners. Bake at 375 for 20 min or until muffins are browned and spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove muffins from pans immediately and place on a wire rack.

Cottage Cheese and Blueberry Waffles

Recipe:

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese

1 egg

1-1/2 cups fat free milk

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbs brown sugar

1 tbs canola oil

3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries ( I used frozen)

TO MAKE:

Beat the cottage cheese and egg together until well blended. Add remaining ingredients-except the blueberries- and mix until smooth. Fold in the blueberries. Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and cook until golden brown.

They are very delicious served with maple syrup, or nonfat yogurt and whipped topping.

mini bagel breakfast sandwich

1 mini whole wheat bagel toasted

3 small slices of Turkey bacon, cooked

1 egg scrambled

I like a very small amount of light miracle whip

Serve while warm.

Chocolate Protein Drink

In a blender combine:

2 scoops protein powder- the brand I use is 2 scoops for 8 oz.

2 large strawberries rinsed and stems removed

1/3 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 banana

1/2 tbs Natural Peanut Butter

1 cup fresh spinach, washed

6-8 ice cubes

A little water or low fat milk- whatever you prefer.

Blend until smooth or consistency in which you like.

I LOVE ME SOME PROTEIN "CHOCOLATE" DRINK

My Favorite Oatmeal Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes:

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk or you can use one cup milk with 1 tbs vinegar. (mix and let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients)

1/2 cup oatmeal

3/4 cup whole wheat flower

2 tbs unsweetened applesauce

1 tbs honey

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

you can add frozen berries right in the batter if you prefer. I like mine on top with Dannon light yogurt! Yum Yum

Heat griddle and spray with nonstick cooking spray brown on both sides and enjoy!