Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Hungry Girl for breakfast



     I get the daily Hungry Girl email and most I skim and delete, but there are occasionally ones that I want to save. This was one of them and while the recipes are certainly easy and of the kind that make you slap your head and think, "Why didn't I ever think of that," they are worth saving for those times we find ourselves in a breakfast slump. I am a fan of eggbeaters just because it means that I can eat "two eggs" for less WW point values than regular eggs. I also like the light Laughing Cow cheese and never thought to throw those in my eggs! These are super easy breakfasts that I can throw together quickly and eat before work.



The Easiest Egg Breakfast Ever...

The Egg Mug Classic
PER SERVING (entire mug): 95 calories, 2g fat, 490mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugars, 14.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, cut into pieces



Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute and cheese and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING





And Now, Variations on a Theme...

Egg Mug Florentine
PER SERVING (entire mug): 107 calories, 2g fat, 575mg sodium, 5g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 15g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 tsp. Dijonnaise
1 tsp. plain fat-free yogurt
Squirt of lemon juice

Directions:
To make your sauce, stir to combine Dijonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice in a small dish. Set aside.

Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add just the spinach and microwave for 30 seconds. Blot excess liquid from spinach. Add egg substitute and cheese and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with sauce, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING


Egg Mug Burger-rama
PER SERVING (entire mug): 175 calories, 0.5g fat, 995mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars, 30g protein -- POINTS® value 3*






Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One slice fat-free American cheese, chopped
One Boca Original Meatless Burger (Vegan)
1 tbsp. ketchup

Directions:
Microwave Boca patty for 1 minute, and then chop into pieces. Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute, chopped Boca patty, and cheese, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with ketchup, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING



Egg McMuggin'
PER SERVING (entire mug): 174 calories, 3.25g fat, 1,081mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 25g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, cut into pieces
1 1/2 oz. (about 3 slices) extra-lean ham, chopped
One-half slice light bread (40 - 45 calories and at least 2g fiber per slice)
1 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Directions:
Toast bread and cut into cubes. Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add bread cubes, egg substitute, cheese wedge pieces, and ham, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then top with shredded cheese. Microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING


Egg Mug Lorraine
PER SERVING (entire mug): 128 calories, 4g fat, 730mg sodium, 3.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugars, 17.5g protein -- POINTS® value 3*






Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, cut into pieces
1 tbsp. precooked real crumbled bacon (like the kind by Oscar Mayer)
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. Dijonnaise

Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add all ingredients and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING


Egg Mug Mexicali
PER SERVING (entire mug): 116 calories, 0.5g fat, 579mg sodium, 5.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 21.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1/4 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the ones by Boca and Morningstar Farms)
2 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. salsa

Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute, soy crumbles, and cheese, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with salsa, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING









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