Shannon Center Weekly Nutrition Tip – Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Looking for a quick healthy breakfast idea? Check out two of my favorites below!

Morning Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 diced apple
• Dash of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. walnuts
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions: Place milk, apple, cinnamon and oats into a microwave safe container and microwave for 1 minute. Add walnuts.

Egg Flatbread Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/8 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 green onion, finely chopped (or substitute any veggie you wish)
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tbsp. cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Dried dill weed to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 multigrain Sandwich Thins

Instructions:

1. Spray a nonstick 10 in. skillet with cooking spray
2. Heat over medium heat
3. Add broccoli, bell pepper and onions
4. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender
5. Beat egg whites, cheese, dill weed, salt and pepper together with fork
6. Pour into skillet over vegetables
7. As eggs start to set, lift the edges with a spatula, and allow the uncooked eggs to flow to bottom of skillet
8. Cook until eggs are set but still moist and place on sandwich thin

Substitution: Top eggs with a handful of baby spinach, arugula leaves, or a few thinly sliced tomatoes.

Enjoy!

Kelly Devine Rickert MS RD CSSD LDN

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