Today's Tip: Try this for Breakfast!

One of the questions I often get is "what are some new ideas for breakfast?"  Well, new idea or old, DON'T SKIP BREAKFAST!

Now that we have that out of the way, let me share with you two breakfast ideas that will either add to your breakfast recipe file or motivate you to start one!

#1 
Bacon & Veggie Frittata

 

Ingredients for 2 servings:

4 bacon strips, coarsely chopped

1 cup chopped broccoli

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

6 eggs

3 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

 

Directions:

 

In an 8-inch ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain, reserving approximately 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Remove bacon to towel and set aside.

 

In the same skillet add broccoli, green pepper, onion, and rosemary; cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

 

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt, and pepper; pour the eggs over veggie mixture. Top with bacon and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are firm. Cut into 3 servings. To make 4 servings, just add 2 more eggs, another 1/2 cup of veggies, and another sprinkle of the seasonings; bake for an extra 2-5 minutes.

 

And try this time-saving tip: cook up an entire package of bacon at one time in the oven - yes the oven!  Line a cookie sheet with sides with a large piece of foil and lay each piece of bacon on it.  Cook at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until it is at your desired doneness.  Drain on paper towels and put in a ziploc in the fridge and use it as you need it.

 

#2

Quick On The Go Greek Yogurt 

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• Handful of chopped nuts (I do walnuts)
• 1/4 cup fruit of choice (berries are my favorite)
• 1 pinch of Stevia or 1 tsp raw honey

 

This is a great choice for mornings with limited time.  This is my go-to breakfast on Sunday mornings when I am heading out the door to worship team rehearsal before church.  I can prepare it the night before and then I just pull it out and enjoy it while pouring a to-go cup of coffee and filling a bottle of water.  Now I am not a nut fan, so I leave the nuts out of my bowl :). If you aren't a plain yogurt fan, try the Chobani brand and look for the flavors with low sugar or the 100 calorie flavors.  There's no artificial "junk" in those!  I also like this for an evening snack.

 

Enjoy these this week!