What's for breakfast?

Are you sick of the same ol' same ol' for breakfast?  I'm not a fan of cold cereal since I end up hungry 30 min later, but I know my hubby and oldest enjoy it so I keep it in the house.  I personally don't like breakfast food much at all, I'm not a huge fan of eggs either, however I have learned to like them while covering them with loads of veggies and large small amounts of cheese.

Here I have a couple really simple ideas to help you get your day started.  Easy enough to put together and get you and your kiddos out the door in the morning!

First up, Greek yogurt parfaits! I made these with my 3year old today.  He likes to help get all the goods out of the fridge and cabinet.

Ingredients: (2 servings)
1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4-1/3 cup cereal for each serving
2 T Honey
1 Banana or 1 C fruit of your choice
2 T Almonds or Walnuts

Split Yogurt between 2 bowls, drizzle 1 T honey on each serving.  Top each with 1/4c-1/3c cereal of your choice.  Add fruit (bananas, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries all would be good!) Add 1T almonds or walnuts to each serving.

Enjoy!

I probably should have used a bigger bowl :)

Why use greek yogurt?  Because it's loaded with protein and will keep you full longer than regular yogurt!  I chose plain instead of flavored so that I can control the amount of sugar I add to my food.  If you use flavored yogurt I would skip the honey!


Veggie Scramble

Ingredients: (1 serving)

1 eggs +1 Egg White
or 3 Egg Whites if you are on WW
splash of milk
Salt and Pepper
1/2 cup mushrooms (portabella, white button etc)
1 1/2-2 C baby spinach
1 roma tomato seeded and chopped
(Any other veggies of your choice, onions, peppers)
2T-1/4 c Cheese

 Heat small pan over med heat, spray with cooking spray.  Add mushrooms and cook until soft.  Add spinach be sure to either lower temp or stir frequently, do not brown.  While veggies are cooking whisk eggs, slash of milk and Salt and Pepper.  Once spinach has started to wilt add in eggs and stir frequently until firm.  Add in tomatoes and cheese the just before eggs firm up.  Enjoy with a side of toast, or a couple of turkey sausage!

This next one may take a little longer but they are great and full of protein!

Greek Yogurt Pancakes! (2-3 servings)

1C Plain Greek Yogurt

1/2 C Whole Wheat flour

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients together.  Heat pan on med-high heat.  Spray with cooking spray.  Use an ice cream scoop to add batter to pan, and spread batter out (it will be thick).  When it starts to cook on the edges and bubble in the center flip.  You can press lightly once they flip to flatten.  I have also tried them with blueberries and raspberries folded in.  These are our raspberry ones! YUM!

Top with fresh fruit like bananas, blueberries or raspberries, you can also use maple syrup, chia seeds, and walnuts!