Nothing says Mother’s Day quite like breakfast in bed! Show your mom how much you love her (and how much she’s taught you over the years) by whipping up a delicious breakfast or brunch worthy of the special day.
Here are a few healthy, delicious recipes that are guaranteed to make mom proud!
Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup strawberry jam
8 1-inch slices French bread
2 egg whites
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
1. Combine the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons jam. Make a slit in each slice of French bread to form a pocket; fill each with about 1 tablespoon of the cream-cheese mixture.
2. In a small bowl, combine egg whites, egg, milk, vanilla, and apple pie spice. Lightly coat a nonstick griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
3. Dip the bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place slices on the hot griddle. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup of jam until melted, stirring frequently. Pour over French toast.
Nutrition facts per serving (2 slices): 300 calories, 14g protein, 30g carbohydrate, 2g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber (Source: Fitness Magazine)
Baked Asparagus Omelet
1 pound pencil-thin asparagus, ends trimmed
3 ounces Havarti, cubed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 shallot, chopped
5 large eggs (or egg substitute for low cholesterol version)
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch quiche or pie pan. Bring 1 inch water to a boil in a skillet. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then pat dry; set skillet aside. Arrange asparagus in prepared pan in a circular pattern. Sprinkle cheese on top.
2. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat; add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer shallot to a bowl; add eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper; and blend with a fork. Pour over asparagus and cheese.
3. Bake omelet until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve.
Nutrition facts per serving: 228 calories, 18 grams of fat (regular eggs), 11 grams protein, 2 grams fiber, 220 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium (Source: MyRecipes)
Zucchini Frittata
Ingredients:
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup diced zucchini, (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
5 large eggs or equivalent egg substitute
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese, (2 ounces)
Directions:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mint, basil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the moisture has evaporated, 30 to 60 seconds.
2. Whisk eggs, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper in a large bowl until blended. Add the zucchini mixture and cheese; stir to combine.
3. Preheat the broiler.
4. Wipe out the pan and brush it with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; place over medium-low heat. Add the frittata mixture and cook, without stirring, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 4 minutes. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg will flow to the edges.
5. Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the frittata is set and the top is golden, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Loosen the edges and slide onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve.
NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 376, Total Fat 28 g, Cholesterol 445 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g
Jam-Filled Almond Muffins
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup blackberry, blueberry, raspberry or cherry jam
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3. Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add buttermilk, orange juice, oil and vanilla; whisk to blend. Add to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened.
4. Scoop half the batter into the prepared pan. Mix jam and almond extract; drop a generous teaspoonful into the center of each muffin. Spoon on the remaining batter, filling each muffin cup completely. Sprinkle with almonds, then sugar.
5. Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes. Loosen edges and turn muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts per muffin: Calories 229, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, (Source: Fitness Magazine)
