breakfast

breakfast Baked French Toast Served this at our family Christmas party and it is out of this world!!!!!!   Make sure you allow plenty of time for the bread to soak – other family members made some too and theirs did not have the full time to soak and was more flat (still yummy though)…..Ingredients:1 loaf sourdough bread (I […]
breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Crunch 1/2 cup yogurt (I use Greek)1/2 cup Kashi Heart to Heart cereal1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese1 T protein powder3 strawberriesMix all together.  Yummy!
beverage Cocoa Strawberry Cream Cheese Shake 1 scoop protein powder1/2 T plain cocoa powder4 large frozen strawberriesTruvia1/3 cup multi-grain cold cereal (like Kashi Heart to Heart)1/2 cup low fat cottage cheeseBlend all ingredients in a blender and drink up (I add a bit of ice and water too)!  (Can stir cereal in after blending if you want a bit of crunch) […]
breakfast Cheesy Bacon Omlet 1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1/3 cup cooked brown rice1 slice turkey bacon1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1/2 cup spinach1/4 onion 1/4 bell pepper2 T salsa2 T mozzarella cheeseCook veggies, bacon, and rice in fry pan.  Blend eggs and add to cooked veggies.  Cook as desired adding cheese at the end to just melt.  Top with salsa.  From http://www.kristiapproved.com/ Week One […]
breakfast Apple Cream of Rice 3 T cream of rice1/4 diced apple1/2 tsp sugar-free apple cider powderabout 1 cup waterTruviaCombine all ingredients in a microwavable bowl (go large so it does not boil over).  I usually microwave about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so.  For the challenge you also have a protein shake made with 1 1/2 scoops […]
breakfast Eggs Benedict Crepes 4 eggs (poached) 1 cup diced smoked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 4 basic crepes Hollandaise Sauce (recipe below): 3 egg yolks 4 T butter 6 peppercorns 3 T white-wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1 T chopped dill Combine vinegar and peppercorns in small saucepan.  Bring to a simmer and reduce to 1 T […]
breakfast Quiche Lorraine Cups 12 crepes 4 slices bacon 1 cup grated swiss cheese 2 T flour ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk  Line greased muffin pans or custard cups with cooked crepes.  Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.  Sprinkle in crepe shells.  Top with cheese.  Mix flour, salt and eggs with milk; pour over […]
breakfast Pumpkin Waffles 2 T plain canned pumpkin1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/4 cup whole-grain pancake mixTruvia2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients and cook in a fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with syrup.http://www.kristiapproved.com/ – Week 11 Phase Two recipe.  NOTE:  this is also eaten with eggs (4 egg whites and 1/2 egg yolk.  The pancakes are so […]
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breakfast Omelet 1 egg4 egg whites1/3 cup brown rice1/4 bell pepper3 large mushrooms1/4 onion of choice (I like red)2 T salsaCook veggies and rice in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Add egg mixture and cook until eggs are set.  Prior to eating top with salsa.From Week 10 Phase Two challenge http://www.kristiapproved.com/
breakfast Banana Creme Pancakes 1/3 cup oats1 T whole wheat pancake mix1/8 tsp baking powder1/4 banana1 egg2 egg whites2 T cottage cheese2 T sugar free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender or Magic Bullet.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Makes 2 pancakes.  Taken from http://www.kristiapproved.com/ Phase 2 Week 8 challenge.
beverage Crunchy Strawberry Creme 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese6 large strawberries (I use frozen for this as it thickens the shake)1 tsp Crystal Light1 packet Stevia sweetener1 1/2 low sugar rice cakesPut all in blender and whirl until smooth.  Delish!  Taken from Week 7 Phase Two of the Live the Life Challenge.  http://www.kristiapproved.com/.  This was definitely my favorite […]
breakfast Cheesy Bacon-Egg Muffin 1 whole wheat English muffin1 slice turkey bacon1 low fat cheese wedge (Laughing Cow)1/2 egg yolk2 egg whites1/2 appleCook eggs and bacon.  Toast muffin.  Add cheese wedge, eggs and bacon to muffin.  Eat apple.  So yummy!!!!  One of my favorite meals on this plan.  Such a good combination.  I like to experiment with different flavors […]
beverage Pumpkin Creme 1 scoop protein powder1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin1/3 cup oats1/3 cup skim milk1/2 tsp pumpkin spiceTruviaBlend all ingredients with ice and water to desired consistency.  Very good flavor!  This is my favorite recipe from Week 4 of Phase 2 of Live the Life  http://www.kristiapproved.com/
breakfast Cinnamon Roll Cake Cake:3 c. flour1/4 tsp.salt1 c. sugar4 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 c. milk2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla1/2 c. butter, melted Topping:1 c. butter, softened1 c. brown sugar2 Tbsp. flour1 Tbsp. cinnamon Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the […]
beverage Egg Sandwich and Island Smoothie Sandwich:1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 low carb whole grain pita pocket (I like the Greek Pita Flat Bread 100% whole wheat best)Cook egg like a pancake – flipping when bubbles are forming on the top.  Crisp pita in a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Place egg on top of pita and fold in half […]
breakfast Cottage Cheese Pancakes 1/2 cup oats1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese1 T protein powder2 egg whites1/4 banana2 T sugar-free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.  Top with syrup and cinnamon.  Yummy!One of my favorite recipes from week 11 of Phase One Challenge.  See http://www.kristiapproved.com/
breads Blueberry Muffins With Lemon Zest 2 eggs, beaten1 cup milk2/3 cup oil1/2 tsp vanilla1 tsp grated lemon rind, yellow part only (use a zester for best results)2 2/3 cup flour1 T baking powder1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar (rounded)1 1/2 cups blueberries1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugarWhip together eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.  Add lemon rind.  Add flour, baking powder, salt, […]
breakfast Toasted Coconut Coffee Cake Topping:1/2 cup flour1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 T cinnamon6 T butter, meltedCombine all ingredients and set aside.Make the batter:5 large egg yolks1/4 cup brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp vanillaBeat above ingredients until mixture is thick and a pale yellow color — about 2 minutes.  Mix in 3/4 cup softened […]
breakfast Breakfast Cake 1 pkg yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix (or add 1 small instant vanilla pudding)4 eggs3/4 cup oil3/4 cup water or 7-Up1 tsp nutmegMix all together.  Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes (set your timer).  In another bowl mix:1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 1/2 tsp cinnamonGrease and flour an angel food […]
breads Orange Butter Coffee Cake This is my Christmas morning tradition! 1 pkg yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter 2 3/4 cup flour 1 cup toasted coconut 2 T grated orange rind   Soften yeast in warm water in mixing bowl.  Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, […]