Showing posts with label breakfast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breakfast. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Homemade Breakfast Bars


Just made a batch of these for a quick healthy breakfast during the week but between my husband and kids they are almost gone!



Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients
2cups of old fashioned oats
1 cup of skim milk
banana
Half cup raisins
half cup of unsweetened applesauce
half cup of Truvia/stevia
2 eggs
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
.5 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 325. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with baking spray. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well mixed. Pour the batter in the baking dish and bake for roughly 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely and cut into 8 equal pieces.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

10 Healthy Smoothies

Perfect as a filling snack, quick breakfast on the go, or nutritious beverage, smoothies are a healthy choice at any time. When you're in need of an energizing boost during the day smoothies made with fresh fruits, yogurt, and other healthy ingredients are the way to go! Smoothies are perfect for the whole family. Smoothies are great because they can be altered to fit anyone's taste! All recipes make 2 servings. Just toss all ingredients in the blender and blend!

  • Banana Berry

    1 cup frozen mixed berries 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
ice (optional)



Strawberry & Blueberry Smoothie
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberry 
6 ounces non-fat Greek yogurt 
ice (optional)


Orange Berry Smoothie

2 navel oranges, peeled and pitted




  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
    ice (optional)

    Banana Oat Smoothie

    1 ripe banana
    1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt


    • 1/2 cup skim milk
    • 1/4 cup instant oats
    • 2 teaspoons flaxseeds
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ice

    Pineapple Kale Smoothie

    1 cup almond milk 
    1 cup packed chopped kale


    • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
    • 1/2 cup diced pineapple
    • 1 ripe banana
    ice (optional)







    • Strawberry Banana Tofu Smoothie

    • 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 small ripe banana,
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 1 package (12 ounces) silken soft tofu, drained
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • Pinch of salt


    Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

    • 1/2 cup blueberries
    • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt
    • 1/2 cup skim milk
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1/4 cup instant oats
    • ice (optional)

    Green Tea Smoothie




    • 3 cups frozen grapes
    • 2 packed cups baby spinach
    • 1 1/2 cups strong brewed green tea, cooled
    • 1 medium ripe avocado
    • 2 teaspoons honey

    Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

    1 cup skim milk
    1 Small banana
    1 tablespoon peanut butter 

    3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt



    ice (optional)

    Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

    1 ripe banana



    • 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 
    • 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • ice (optional)