Today, I post a recipe that has gotten me through so many situations, including the one this weekend in which I am doing my first half-iron distance triathlon, probably right now as we speak and as you read this! (I sure hope I’m doing well right now!) What did I have for my pre-race breakfast, [...]
Ever since I was a little kid I remember having a profound respect for our military. Maybe it was because I lost both of my Grandpas before I was born and they were both veterans, or maybe it was because I saw my parents come to complete attention every time The Star Spangled Banner played [...]
How do you round out the perfect hangover brunch? With a perfect Bloody Mary of course! Because: I am reviewing the delicious array of V8 juices this week and decided that a V8 cocktail would be a great way to tie the two in and… And because I’ve never even had a bloody mary before and… [...]
Banana bread is such a versatile staple, and who doesn’t always have an overripe banana or two lying around? Plus, you can add all kinds of fun things to banana bread to change it up – like peanut butter! Who doesn’t love peanut butter, right? I found this recipe for Peanut Butter Banana Bread in [...]
I don’t know about you, but when’s the temperatures start turning a little cooler, I am all about baking. More often than not, my baking contains some degree of pumpkin-ness. I looooooove me some pumpkin. Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Spice Latte… Now I’m drooling. And do you realize how much of a [...]
Seeing that November is Taste of the Sisterhood month, I figured it only appropriate to share one of my favorite, healthy, quick and easy recipes with you. The best part about it is that it’s not only delicious and low calorie, but it will spice up your love life too. That’s right. This breakfast entree [...]
As the weather warms up, I inevitably start getting a taste for smoothies. Also, my goals for the 21 Days Challenge are to eat fruits regularly and to have more yogurt during the day. Smoothies definitely fit that bill! Here are a few recipes that I am dying to try… The Carb-o-nator Smoothie Ingredients: 1 [...]
Good morning! Have you had your breakfast this morning?? If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times. EAT YOUR BREAKFAST! No, it’s not me yelling at you, it’s them. You know the ones. The ones we refer to when saying “They say you should eat your breakfast!” Whoever “they” are. The really smart people who do all those [...]
Your breakfast will be delicious tomorrow (or later today), I promise. You just have to make these muffins. This recipe is a staple in my home and my children love it. I found this recipe for Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins on Spark People when I was diligently logging my calories (which I shall begin doing again [...]
2 teaspoons instant coffee 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar 2 ice cubes 1/4 cup cold water 1/3 cup chilled milk Place instant coffee, sugar, ice cubes and water in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or until frothy. Stir in milk. 57 calories, 1 g fat, 9 carbs, 3 protein, [...]
3 cups nonfat milk 2 cups pasteurized liquid egg whites, such as Egg Beaters 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1-pound loaf sliced whole-wheat bread 1 cup chopped dried apples (3 ounces) 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1. [...]
Healthier Pancakes 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 cup buttermilk powder (see Note) 5 tablespoons dried egg whites, such as Just Whites (see Note) 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup flaxseed meal (see Note) 1 cup nonfat dry milk 1/2 cup wheat bran or [...]
Are you tired of eating the same old thing each morning? Try this. What could be better than a quick, tasty breakfast that is packed with protein to keep you going all day long? Fruity Granola yogurt parfait 6 oz low fat plain or flavored yogurt (WW has excellent 1 point yogurts) 1/2 c. low [...]
I am all about breakfast food. Not only will I eat if for breakfast but lunch and dinner too. When I ran across these low point breakfast recipes I had to share… SCRAMBLED EGG BURRITOS Ingredients: 1 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (such as Sargento Light Shredded Cheese) 2 (10-inch) fat-free flour [...]
