Veggie Breakfast Pizza

This is great to make for breakfast or snack. Great way to get veggies in in the am. I would cut this into fourths and each piece would count as one meal (snack). So you can use whatever veggies and herbs you like really, (I didn't add an ingredient list because it's really up to you what you want in and on it) but here is what i did...

Use a oven safe skillet/fry pan with edges that are at least 1 inch up.
spray with Pam

I added about 1tsp of olive oil and sauteed garlic and chopped sweet onion (you could also add raw bell peppers and mushrooms at this step). Saute until onions are soft.

I then added some chopped red pepper that I had roasted on the grill the night before. And I added a handful of chopped fresh spinach. Distribute all veggies evenly.

In separate bowl, I put in 3 organic brown eggs and about 4 egg whites (from carton). Wisk well with some black pepper. Pour this in skillet over all the veggies. 

DON'T STIR EGGS. You will just let this cook till edges are done and you can run spatula around edges. Middle will still not be done. Once edges are done, add any herbs to top

I added fresh basil and oregano chopped from my garden. I also chopped half a tomato and sprinkled those on top. Place whole skillet under broiler in oven until middle is cooked through and slightly golden brown on top.

Serve. YUM

Next time I'm going to use zucchini and asparagus and saute with the onions and do everything else the same.

Monster Juice Smoothies

I saw this recipe posted on pinterest as a Green Smoothie for weight loss. My son and husband are obsessed with smoothies and I thought it be a good quick breakfast for those mornings with little time. Plus I just loved the green color and since my kids have seen Shrek lately, I told them it was Shrek Monster juice and they loved it! Here is the link the recipe came from. All you need is a blender and the following...

Ingredients:
* 1-2 fresh bananas
* 1/2 cup frozen peaches
* 1/2 cup frozen mango
* handful of fresh spinach (the kids won't even taste this in it and it makes it the vibrant green color + adding all the extra vitamins to your smoothie!)
* water
* Ice (if desired)

You can always add fat free yogurt or change up the fruit according to what your family likes.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Biscuits

I made these the other morning and they were gobbled up in no time! I loved the texture... they reminded me of french toast in a way... but better! We ate a few plain and then ended up dipping them in maple syrup... I know, SUPER healthy!! Well, it was better than the Dunkin Donut run my husband wanted to make that morning:)

Ingredients:

*1 roll Pillsbury Grande Biscuits (10 biscuits per roll- they usually come in a 4 pack)

*4-5 eggs- beat and add a touch of milk and pepper

*4-5 strips of extra crispy bacon- torn into little pieces

*1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or colby/jack blend)

1. Spray Pam on muffin tin. Flatten each biscuit as much as you can and place into muffin tin, folding the sides up as far as they'll go. 

2. Distribute the cheese and bacon evenly in each of the 10 muffins.

3. Pour egg mixture on top filling each no more than 3/4 of the way up.

4. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes. Check eggs with a toothpick to make sure they are cooked through. I cooked for about 15 minutes and then I turned the burner on for a minute to make sure tops were done. 

Serve hot and with syrup if you wish!! Enjoy!  Great with coffee and a side of fruit... you know, to make a well balanced meal!

flatten biscuits and place in tin, folding edges up the sides as far as they will go... Place bacon pieces and pinch of cheese in each

Add your egg mixture till they are 3/4 full (eggs, milk and seasonings)

Bake till egg is cooked through... use a tooth pick to check

Super good with syrup!

Easy Breakfast Muffin Quiches

A friend of mine gave me an easy breakfast idea that she makes for her family. She uses Pillsbury crescent rolls, bell pepper, cheese and eggs. I used what I had on hand and adapted to my family's liking. The thing I liked best about this is you can customize each quiche to what your family likes. I like veggies in mine, my daughter and husband don't... I think they would be really good with bacon in them as well!!

(I could not find our muffin tin this morning. We have a tin we use for brownies that are more rectangular, (You can see in the pictures), so i had to play with the biscuits to make them fit.

*1 tub of pillsbury grande biscuits (I pulled them in half to make them thinner (so a tub of 8 will make 16    of these) Or you can use crescent rolls and cut into circles.
*4 eggs
*cheese (I used shredded cheddar for most of them, and crumbled feta for ones with the veggies)
*chopped veggies (I used chopped frozen spinach and chopped fresh broccoli)
*1/4 cup milk
*pepper and salt

1.Spray cupcake tin with pam and place biscuit in bottom (i pinched them up sides about 1/4 of the way)
2.Put eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl and beat well.
3.Place your cheese and any veggies or bacon on top of the biscuit.
4.Pour egg mixture over tops, only filling to halfway mark.
5.Bake at 375 for 12 minutes, or until eggs are cooked though. Use a toothpick to see if they are cooked through.

I had to use a rectangle pan, so i did 2 1/2 biscuits per rectangle and flattened them and pinched dough up sides 1/4 way.

I added shredded cheddar cheese into the ones for my husband and daughter

Chopped spinach and broccoli

The two on left are chopped spinach and broccoli, bottom middle has the veggies and cheddar, others with just cheddar

I did one egg mixture plain and one with crumbled feta that i used for the ones with the veggies.

pour egg mixture in so it is filled half way (they will rise as they bake

Quiche with broccoli, spinach and fat free feta

Quiche with cheddar cheese

YUM

PB and Banana Pizza

I found this idea on the Cafe Moms website under the topic, "Lunch ideas to banish brown-bag blues." Another mom says she makes these and puts them in a thermos or wraps in in foil. She also packs a side cup of maple syrup or honey for dipping. I thought it sounded good, we had everything in the house I needed for it, and my kids needed something new for lunch today instead of the same ol' same ol'...
I think these would be great served for breakfast too!!

To make one pizza (8 small slices)

* 2 whole grain tortillas (I used MISSION brand Artisan Style Tortillas- Ancient Grains flavor (Made with 5 different Ancient Whole Grains... delicious blend of whole grain wheat, amaranth, millet, quinoa, sorghum and teff)
* 2 T PB (My family's favorite is Jiff Creamy)
* 1/2 banana- cut into thin slices
* 2 tsp spreadable butter
* 2 T honey or maple syrup (optional... it was great with or without! But who doesn't love to dip!?)

Spread 1T of Peanut Butter on each tortilla. Slice the banana and place slices scattered around on one of the tortillas (as shown below). Put tortillas together and spread 1 tsp of butter on the outside of each tortilla.

Heat up a skillet to medium heat on the stove top. Once hot, place tortilla pizza on skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side. Take off and use a pizza cutter to cut into 8 pieces.

Dip if desired or just eat plain!!

ENJOY! Your kids will love them... and so will you!!

PB on each tortilla with the banana slices

spread butter on outside of tortillas 

Cut into 8 'slices'

This pizza didn't stand a chance in my household... especially when allowed to dip in syrup!!

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuits

This isn't really a recipe, just a simple, easy breakfast idea. In my house, we like eggs different ways. I like mine over medium and the kids like theirs scrambled and the hubby likes his scrambled well. I found that using a cupcake pan to make the eggs in works really well. First of all, they come out the size of your biscuit and second I can do some eggs scrambled and some over medium! (Just make sure you use cooking spray or butter to grease your pan well first or clean up will NOT be fun!)

*Pillsbury Grand Buttermilk Biscuits
*Eggs
*Salt/pepper
*A little milk
*Bacon (Made in skillet, microwave or oven- done to your liking... extra crispy for my household!)
*Cheese

*Make biscuits as per directions on can.

*Make bacon

*Eggs- for over easy (medium or hard), just crack egg into a cupcake pan. For scrambled- I scramble eggs, milk and seasoning in a bowl and fill cupcake pan till 3/4 full. Bake until done at 350. Flip half way. Cooking times will very depending on how done you like your eggs. Typically around 10 minutes.

*When biscuits are done, cut open and place cheese slice on bottom half. Top with egg and bacon. Place top half of biscuit on top and enjoy!

Optional- Top your breakfast sandwich with avocado, fresh sliced tomato or even some sauteed spinach!

after 3 minutes of cooking. I typically flip after 6 minutes. 

Whole Grain Waffles

My kids are obsessed with Eggo waffle, and since we are a family that is on the go in the am, we don't typically have time for a long, sit down breakfast on school days. I wanted to make waffles in a big batch that I could freeze and take them out to toast as needed. (Kind of the idea of the eggo, but I wanted to use healthier ingredients). A friend gave me this recipe she got from All Recipe's website and said she loved it. I have to warn you, my husband was not a fan. I thought they were good with butter and syrup, and the kids gobbled them up plain. The key to remember, these aren't your to be your fluffy waffles you get at a waffle house. These are replacing EGGOS. And they are HEALTHY. My kids ate them. I enjoy them. And I like the ingredients in them. For those reasons, I am posting this recipe and I will make them again! If you are making waffles for a special breakfast and ONLY looking for taste... these aren't the right ones... in my opinion.

I tripled this recipe. We ate them fresh that morning and I put the rest in large zip locks to freeze and use for the next month.

Ingredients:
*2 eggs, beaten
*1 3/4 Cup skim Milk (I used 1% organic milk because I had it on hand)
*1/4 Cup canola oil (or coconut oil)
*1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
*1/2 cup flax seed meal
*1/4 cup wheat germ
*1/4 cup all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat flour, which is probably why they didn't taste as good to my husband who doesn't like wheat bread)
*4 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
*1 T sugar
*1/4 tsp salt
*1 tsp cinnamon

I also added some fresh blueberries.

Directions:
1) In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat in whole wheat pastry flour, flax seed meal, wheat germ, whole wheat flour (or all purpose), baking powder, sugar, and salt until batter is smooth. Fold in blueberries if you are adding them.
2) Preheat waffle iron and coat with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown.

(we tried two different waffle irons. These are MUCH better when made in one that makes thinner waffles. We didn't care for the thick, belgian waffle)

mixture looks grainy

Pour ladle full into center of waffle iron

Makes thin, crisp waffles. Perfect for freezing and re-toasting!

ENJOY!

Baked French Toast Casserole By Paula Deen

I have made this twice now and everyone loves it. It's dangerously good! I got it right from the food network website and copied and pasted it here. I will also give the link. I don't take any credit for this recipe what so ever. Just wanted to share a delicious breakfast/brunch recipe that I plan on making for every Easter brunch! I also took pictures of my own I will attach...

Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Prep Time:

20 min

Inactive Prep Time:

8 hr 0 min

Cook Time:

40 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash salt
• Praline Topping, recipe follows
• Maple syrup

Directions

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Praline Topping:

• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French ToastCasserole.

Here is the direct link...  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-french-toast-casserole-with-maple-syrup-recipe2/index.html

Bread in Egg/Milk mixture after sitting overnight

Mixing the topping

Spread on topping

Baked and ready to cut and serve

DELISH!! Serve with warm syrup!