Breakfast Recipes

Recipes for Breakfast Creations

Almond and Blueberry Pancakes

Moist pancakes with almonds and fresh blueberries.

Ingredients
1/2 cup - white whole wheat flour
3/4 cup - whole wheat flour
1/2 oz - frozen apple juice concentrate (2 tsp)
2 tsp - baking powder
1/4 tsp - salt
1 1/2 tsp - unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cup - whole milk
1/8 tsp - almond extract
3 - egg whites
3/4 cup - fresh blueberries
1 tbsp - slivered almonds , crushed
1 - cooking spray


Breakfast Recipe - Carb Safe
Difficulty: Easy	Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes	Cook Time: 5 minutes
Carbs: 18.9g	Calories: 113.8
Saturated Fat: 0.8g	Sodium: 251.3mg

Directions
1. In large mixing bowl, blend all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, apple juice concentrate, baking powder, and salt.
2. In separate bowl, mix applesauce, milk, almond extract, egg whites, blueberries, and almonds.
3. Add flour mix and blend until batter is smooth.
4. Coat large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium. Using quarter cup measure, spoon batter into skillet for each pancake.
5. Flip pancakes once bubbles form on top. Cook each side until golden brown.

Angel Biscuits

Light, flaky, and warm biscuits.

Ingredients
1 - package baker's yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/2 cup - cold water , warm (100 to 110 degrees F)
5 cup - white all purpose flour (about 22 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup - sugar
1 tsp - low sodium baking powder
1 tsp - baking soda
1 tsp - salt
1/2 cup - Shortening, vegetable
2 cup - low fat buttermilk
1 - soybean oil cooking spray
1 tbsp - butter , melted

Breakfast Recipe - Carb Safe
Difficulty: Intermediate	Servings: 6
Prep Time: 1 hours	Cook Time: 12 minutes
Carbs: 22.5g	Calories: 149.3
Saturated Fat: 1.9g	Sodium: 175.8mg

Directions
1. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until mixture is coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast and buttermilk. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
4. Knead dough on a floured surface 5 times. Roll dough out into 1/2-inch thickness and cut dough into circles with a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Move dough to a cooking spray coated baking sheet and brush each biscuit with butter. Bake 12 minutes or until fluffy and golden.

Additional Information
These biscuits are great straight from the oven with honey or jam.

Bacon and Cheese Turnovers

Golden, flavorful turnovers with Canadian bacon and Swiss cheese.

Ingredients
10 oz - frozen pizza crust dough ball , thawed (refrigerated dough can be used as well.)
2 tbsp - Marmalade, orange (low sugar)
1 - Canadian Bacon, cured, 6oz package , chopped (cooked ham can be substituted)
3 oz - Cheese, Swiss, shredded
2 oz - fresh green onions , thinly sliced
1 pinch - black pepper , freshly ground
1 floz - whole milk
1 pinch - poppy seeds (sesame seeds can be used.)

Breakfast Recipe - Carb Safe
Difficulty: Easy	Servings: 9
Prep Time: 30 minutes	Cook Time: 12 minutes
Carbs: 17.3g	Calories: 147.4
Saturated Fat: 2g	Sodium: 395.9mg

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil, grease, and set aside. Unroll thawed pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 12-inch square. Spread orange marmalade evenly over dough. Cut dough into nine 4-inch squares.
2. For filling: in a medium bowl, stir together the bacon, cheese, and green onions. Place 3 tablespoons filling on each dough square. Sprinkle each lightly with pepper. Fold one corner of each dough square over filling to opposite corner. Use the tines of a fork to press edges to seal. Prick tops of turnovers with the fork.
3. Place turnovers on prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with poppy seeds and/or sesame seeds. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden (filling may leak out slightly).
4. Serve warm.

Additional Information
These turnovers are carb-safe and low in both fat and sugar.

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Spicy morning treat with bacon, egg and melted cheese.

Ingredients
4- Bacon, cured, lower sodium , slices
8 piece - sliced whole wheat bread
4 tsp - Margarine, 80% fat, tub
1 1/2 cup - liquid egg substitute
1/3 cup - Milk, evaporated, nonfat/skim
1/4 tsp - black pepper
1/8 tsp - hot pepper sauce
2 piece - American cheese, slice , cut diagonally in half
1 - cooking oil, 0.33 second spray

Breakfast Recipe - Carb Safe
Difficulty: Easy	Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes	Cook Time: 6 minutes
Carbs: 25.9g	Calories: 224.5
Saturated Fat: 2.3g	Sodium: 410.6mg

Directions
1. Set the bacon between two paper towels and cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet on medium heat. Spray the skillet with cooking spray. Mix together the egg substitute, evaporated milk, black pepper, and pepper sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, lifting the cooked side up so that the uncooked mixture can get underneath.
3. Remove from heat, place cheese slices on top, cover, and let sit for 1 minute.
4. Toast the bread and spread 1/2 teaspoon of margarine over each piece. Cut the bacon in half and set 2 halves on top of 4 pieces of toast. Put 1/4 of the egg mixture over the bacon and put another piece of toast on top.

Additional Information
Turkey bacon can be substituted for a lower fat content. Sliced cheddar or Swiss cheese can be used in place of American.