Mornings at our house usually go like this...
5:30: Alarm goes off
5:35:Alarm goes off again
5:40:Alarm goes off third time....
5:41: ASH can you please make the coffee...and breakfast!
At this point we've got 15 minutes!!!!
I've always been a cereal & fruit girl, but I've learned that Danny really appreciates a hot breakfast, and like most people these days, he has a bit of a coffee addiction. Also, he has started buying these frozen breakfast sandwiches that he THINKS are healthy. One look at the nutrition facts and you will see that these grab-n-go biscuits are chock full of sodium and fat...not to mention he's done in about 3 bites. I'm here to tell you that there is a better way if you want to make healthier choices and actually feel more satisfied. I know I'm a health nut, but come on, who doesn't want to start their day with an easy, wholesome breakfast?
With bootcamp at 6:00 AM, we have to pack lunch and start thinking about mornings the night before! I HIGHLY recommend taking a few extra minutes to plan meals...even if it's just breakfast! Smoothies are your friend. Fresh fruit is SO easy to grab and go. Oatmeal with no added sugar is another great option when you're in a hurry. We like to keep berries & other fruits on hand in the freezer to add as a topping to stuff like this!! Get creative and use ground cinnamon or Splenda to make blended smoothies, cereal, and oatmeal a bit sweeter without the added calories. Although I don't recommend eating much, if anything, BEFORE bootcamp, I do suggest these healthy recipes for when you get home...especially if you are short on time and want to avoid the drive-through or those devilish doughnuts at the office, which are easily over 600 calories and 30 grams of fat. I know that Chik-fil-a biscuits are delicious, but if you're serious about your diet, you have to make sacrifices. Here is a healthy breakfast sandwich recipe that literally takes 5 minutes. For you Starbucks addicts out there, here's a sweet treat that's a fraction of the calories that you can mix up in the blender in seconds.
*Courtesy of Skinny Kitchen
Ingredients
2 egg whites (¼ cup)
¼ cup chopped tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 Thomas’ Hearty Grains Honey Wheat English Muffin, toasted
2 teaspoons reduced sugar preserves or jam (see shopping tip), your favorite flavor
1 thin slice ham or turkey ham about ½ ounce
½ ounce (½ slice) reduced-fat Jarlsberg, Swiss, Havarti, or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Pour 2 egg whites into a custard cup or small bowl to create a round shape. Add the tomatoes and onions. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and place in microwave for 2-2½ minutes until cook through.
2. In the meantime, toast the English muffin and spread the inside of both pieces with preserves.
3. Carefully remove the cooked eggs by running a spoon over the bottom of the eggs to lift out of the custard cup. Place on top of the bottom half of the English muffin over the preserves. Top with ham and then cheese. Place the remaining piece of English muffin on top. Heat in microwave about 30-40 seconds until cheese is melted.
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino (I'm addicted to this one!)
Ingredients
⅔ cup double-strength coffee, chilled, see prep tip
⅔ cup (1%) low-fat milk, see substitution tip
2 tablespoons caramel topping
4 packages Splenda, Equal, or other sugar substitute
2 teaspoons sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla
2¾ cups ice
Topping
Light whipped cream or light vanilla flavored whipped cream, see shopping tip
1½ teaspoons caramel topping
Instructions
1. Combine chilled coffee, milk, caramel topping, Splenda, sugar, vanilla and ice in a blender. Blend on high speed until ice is crushed and drink is smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.
3. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and drizzle about ¾ teaspoon caramel topping over each.
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