Apple Bran Muffins

As anyone who has moved probably has felt, I am trying to use up as much stuff from my cabinets, fridge and freezer as possible, so it won’t have to be moved 1800 miles or wasted.

Some of items I came upon last weekend in my cabinets were molasses, applesauce and wheat bran. So I thought a [...]

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Garden Omelet

You may have never considered avocado a likely candidate for your breakfast, but once you try it with eggs, you’ll be hooked! Avocado lends a wonderful creamy texture that pairs wonderfully with eggs, and it contributes heart healthy monounsaturated fats. For anyone who avoids dairy products, cubed avocado makes a great substitute for cheese to add some creaminess [...]

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Eggplant and Feta Egg White Omelet

Served on a robin’s-egg-blue plate, this light yet earthy omelet was the perfect start to a glorious Spring day. Happy Easter everyone!

Cooking oil spray
3 white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 cup eggplant slices, ¼” thick (3 ounces, ¼ of an average eggplant)
¼ cup water, divided
½ cup egg whites (3 whites)
1 ounce reduced-fat feta [...]

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Chunky Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

I realized I have a bit of a shortage of breakfast recipes posted, so here’s two in a row!  These are a great make-ahead recipe, so you can make a bunch and keep them on a plate in the refrigerator, covered in plastic wrap. They have some sweetness on their own, so they don’t really need [...]

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Breakfast Burrito

A breakfast that would make anyone happy to get out of bed. Make your sweetie one of these as a surprise (or dish it up for yourself) and POOF watch a morning person appear!

Cooking spray
1 egg + 2 egg whites
2 green onions, white and pale green parts, sliced
1 ounce Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar cheese, chopped
1 low-carb [...]

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