On-The-Go Breakfast Cookies

Another divine recipe from the 1,500 Calorie-A-Day-Menu Cookbook by Nancy S. Hughes (p. 32).

The nutrition info in the book is very different from what I figured using my calorie counting program (the BodyBugg one). The nutrition info here is the info that I figured, not what the book said.

These cookies are super good! They were fast and easy to make (under a half hour) and quite large. They tasted even better the next day. You can also use Go Lean Crisp (adds 25 cals per cookie) or the Crunch with Honey versions. Almonds or pecans and chocolate chips would be sinfully delish, and you can change out the dried fruit. Craisins were good. I also added 1/4c of Wheat Germ to up the nutritional value, and I used 2 eggs instead of wasting the yolks.

Ingredients

4c Kashi Go Lean Crunch! (or other high-fiber, high-protein cereal)
1/2c Quick-cooking Oats
1/2c Packed Dark Brown Sugar (I used light and it was fine)
3/4tsp Baking Powder
1/2tsp Cinnamon
1/4c Canola Oil
1 Large Egg and 2 Egg Whites
2/3c Dried Cherries


Directions:
Process dry ingredients in a food processor until it forms a crumb texture (I'm doubting this is a must, you could probably just mix it all and bake them). Add in oil and eggs, process. Remove blade, mix in dried fruit (and nuts or chocolate chips if you'd like).
Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
Spoon batter in just shy of 1/4c mounds, 1" apart (they don't really spread) and press down.
Bake at 350* for 12 minutes.
The cookies will not look done, but they are. They'll continue to set up. Pull foil off of pan and place on counter to cool for 7 minutes, then enjoy.
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container.

Excellent source of Fiber & Calcium and a good source of Vitamins A & C. Adding wheat germ ups these, and adds Folic Acid.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size - 1 cookie
163 Calories 5g Protein 24g Carbs 6g Fat

Fruit Crumble

Who doesn't like pie for breakfast??  This is pretty darn close to eating pie.  I stole the Crumble Topping recipe from EatingWell.com.  It's the same one I use on the Blueberry Crumble I love to make!  I made this one with Apples, but a Pear, or better yet an Asia Pear would be awesome too!

Serves 2

1 Huge HoneyCrisp Apple, chopped
1 tbs Honey
2 tbs WW Flour
2 ts Butter
1 tbs chopped Almonds
2 tbs Raisins (or Craisins)
1/4c Cider or Apple Juice (or a glob of concentrate)
Apple Pie Spice
1/2 c Crumble Topping

Throw it in a sauce pan (minus the crumble) and cook it for a bit till the apples are fork tender.  Then sprinkle the crumble topping on top and bake at 350 till the top is golden.

Cals 366, Fat 16g, Protein 4g, Carbs 58g

I served this with Vanilla Yogurt for breakfast.  This would also go great with ice cream, or as a dessert.  Nothing in this recipe is exact, I just threw it together and loved the results.  Play with it and make it your own.  This works great with berries too.

Corncakes with Maple-Yogurt Topping

Picture credit goes to Heather! :)

From EatingWell.com
See the original recipe here.

Made from stone-ground cornmeal, these pancakes are light and crunchy. Make the pancakes immediately; this batter does not hold.

6 servings, 2 pancakes each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
4 large egg whites

Topping
8 ounces (1 cup) low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup


Preparation
1.To make corncakes: Combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Mix together milk, 1/4 cup yogurt and oil in a medium bowl and stir into the dry ingredients mixture until blended. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and fold gently into batter.

2.Fry pancakes in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat until brown and puffed, about 5 minutes on each side.

3.To make topping: Combine 8 ounces yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl and spoon over pancakes.


Nutrition
Per serving : 272 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 4 mg Cholesterol; 45 g Carbohydrates; 11 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 384 mg Sodium; 311 mg Potassium;
3 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

Notes: I prefer using Vanilla Yogurt in the cakes and in the sauce. I also prefer adding a touch more sugar to the cakes, though they are delicious with out. Topping with fruit is a wonderful addition. I also use this sauce (3 parts yogurt to 2 parts syrup) on all of my pancakes and waffles these days. I feel like this sauce is far superior to plain syrup and I may never go back!

Rustic Breakfast Roll-Ups

2/3c Picante Sauce
2tsp EVOO
1c FF Refried Beans
8 Soft Corn Tortilla (Taco Size)
1/2tsp Cumin
8 (.75oz) RF String Cheese


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl combine EVOO and Picante Sauce, set aside.
Coat a Large, foil lined baking pan with Cooking Spray.
Using a fork, spread the beans evenly over each tortilla.
Sprinkle with cumin, top with cheese, roll loosely, and place seam side down in a baking pan.
Spoon 1/2 of the picante-oil mixture evenly over all and bake, uncovered, 18-20 minutes or until cheese melts. Spoon remaining picante-oil mixture over all.


Serves 4 (2 roll ups each)


Notes: The tortilla's may split, which is normal. I added Cilantro and it was very tasty.


300 cals
9g fat
18g protien
37g carbs
7g fiber


This recipe was taken from Nancy S. Hughes 1500-Calories-a-Day-Menu Cookbook, page 21.

A few blueberry recipe links

Chunky Blueberry Sauce. This is a great sauce for pancakes or waffles or crepes. It's super high in antioxidants, lo-cal, fat free and d e l i c i o u s!! I use it instead of syrup. It also tastes supreme-o on their Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes. Don't knock it till you try it! Man these are awesome pancakes! You don't taste or feel the Ricotta at all!! I'm big on texture, so this was a bonus for me. The Ricotta makes the pancakes very moist and fluffy. It truly is worth giving it a try! I also love Eating Well's Blueberry-Coconut-Macadamia Muffins. They are best hot and fresh the first day, and adding honey to them just puts them over the top! I also really like to eat their Blueberry Crumble for breakfast. It's a comfort food. It's like having pie or cobbler for breakfast. I make a giant batch of the crumble mixture and keep it in the freezer. Then when I want a nice breakfast fast I just throw the crumble mixture on top of the fruit and pop it in the oven. It's also great tasting with Vanilla yogurt on top or whip cream. I just love blueberries. I always have a huge bag in the freezer. I like to use them as ice cubes in my drinks, I use them in smoothies, in my pancakes and waffles. I love that they are such little powerhouses of nutrition. You can click on the links in this post and be taken directly to the recipe's on Eating Well's website.