Yummy Breakfast!

Don't those foods look great! AND THEY ARE HEALTHY TOO! I know alot fo people struggle with breakfast, but its so important especailly if you are ttrying to lose weight! BReakfast will make you feel fullr throughout the day and prevent snackign and grazing, also breakfast will help you have more energy so you can make it to the gym!

A great Sunday morning breakfast!
STUFFED CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese
2 slices whole-grain bread
1 tsp honey
Pinch + 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp sliced almonds
1 egg
1 Tbsp 1% milk
Handful of fresh berries
PREPARATION

Spread the room-temperature ricotta on a slice of whole-grain bread. Drizzle the honey over the cheese and sprinkle lightly with a pinch of cinnamon. Top with the sliced almonds and another slice of whole-grain bread. Whisk together the egg, milk, and teaspoon cinnamon. Dip the bread into the egg mixture and cook over medium heat on a nonstick griddle or skillet coated with cooking spray, until the bread is lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Serve with the berries.

I eat this almost every day!
HUEVOS RANCHEROS WRAPS
Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 1 medium whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tbsp shredded reduced-fat mexican-blend cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsps salsa
Directions
1. In a microwavable bowl, beat the eggs and the scallion, and microwave for 2 minutes. Spoon the eggs onto the tortilla; top with the cheese, cilantro, and salsa; and roll up.


For you runners and high calorie burners! This is the breakfast for you!
THE ULTIMATE POWER BREAKFAST
Ingredients
• 1 egg
• 1 cup 1% milk
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup mixed berries
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
• 1/2 banana, sliced
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
Directions
1. In microwave-safe bowl, mix egg well, then add next 6 ingredients and nuke for 2 minutes. Remove, let cool for a minute or two. Top with sliced banana and yogurt.

Yummy Muffins!
CRAN-ALMOND MUFFINS
Ingredients
• 1 C all-purpose flour
• 1/2 C whole wheat flour
• 3/4 C plus 2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 lg egg
• 1/2 C milk
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 2/3 C whole cranberries
• 1 tbsp butter, cut in 12 cubes
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 C sliced almonds (optional)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Mix first 5 ingredients. Whisk next 4 ingredients. Fold into flour mixture. Stir in cranberries. Put batter in muffin pan lined with 12 baking cups. Top with butter, 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Bake until test done, about 22 minutes.

A nice way to start off a Saturday!
High- Protein Pancakes with Sunflower Seeds

Serve with Apricot-Prune Whip (below).
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the griddle
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup soy flour
• 2 tablespoons oat bran
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the yogurt, eggs, oil, whole wheat flour, soy flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Process to blend.
2. Preheat a griddle and brush lightly with oil.
3. Ladle the batter by 1/4 cups onto the griddle. Sprinkle each pancake with about 2 teaspoons sunflower seeds. Cook until bubbly, then turn over and cook the reverse side for about 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter and seeds.
Serving Suggestions
2. Apricot-Prune Whip: In a small saucepan, combine 6 pitted prunes and 6 dried apricots with water to just barely cover. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit until cool. Drain the fruit and transfer to a blender or food processor and puree with 5 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt and 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar.
2. While bacon is cooking, combine milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; whisk until well blended. Pour mixture into a pie plate or shallow bowl.
3. Dip 2 bread slices into egg mixture and let stand 30 seconds to absorb the liquid. Flip bread over and let stand in mixture another 30 seconds.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add 2 dipped bread slices and cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip over and continue cooking for 1 minute or until done. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with remaining 2 bread slices.
5. On each plate, place 2 strips of bacon and 2 slices of French toast. Garnish with berries or apple slices, if you'd like, and serve with syrup.