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Five or Fewer PointsPlus™ Value Breakfasts
Article By: Ronne Freedman
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10 quick, delicious ways to start your day
Tired of starting your day with the same old breakfast you’ve been eating forever? It’s easy to break old habits with these 10 quick — and really delicious — alternatives.
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We’ve divided the recipes into two groups — those that require a few minutes of cooking and the rest, which need no cooking at all.
Each recipe serves one.
Cooked
Asparagus and Bacon Frittata
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 3 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 oz uncooked reduced-fat bacon (about 2 slices)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray
- 3 large egg whites, whipped until very frothy
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Microwave bacon according to manufacturer instructions; drain, crumble and set aside.
- Fill an 8-inch nonstick skillet three-quarters full with water; cover and bring to a boil. Add asparagus to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain asparagus and place in a bowl of cold water; set aside.
- Off heat, wipe dry same skillet and coat it with cooking spray. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. When hot, add egg whites, bacon and asparagus to skillet. Cook until edges of egg set, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Place under broiler until eggs cook through, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more. Slide onto plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or cold.
Breakfast Burritos
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 2 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 four-inch corn tortillas
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp salsa (or chopped tomatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler or toaster oven to high. Place tortillas on a cookie sheet and top with cheese; broil until cheese melts, about 30 to 60 seconds. Spread salsa (or tomatoes) down center of tortillas and roll up.
Goat Cheese Omelet with Toast
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 3 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 2 large egg whites, whipped until frothy
- 1 Tbsp soft goat cheese
- 4 cherry tomatoes, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 slice light rye bread, toasted
- 1 tsp light butter
Instructions
- Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium to medium-high heat. Add egg whites to pan; cook until edges start to set, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Spread goat cheese down middle of omelet, top with tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; fold omelet in half and cook until cheese melts, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more. Serve omelet with buttered toast.
Scrambled Egg White Pita
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 2 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 3 large egg whites, whipped until frothy
- salt and hot pepper sauce, to taste
- 1 small pita pocket, white or whole wheat
- 2 thin tomato slices
Instructions
- Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium to medium-high heat. Add scallions to egg whites; pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook until edges just start to set, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Scramble egg and cook 1 minute more. Flip eggs and cook until done, about 30 seconds more; season with salt and hot pepper sauce.
- Make a slit in pita; fill with eggs and tomato.
Sour Cream and Chive Omelet
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 2 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 sprays cooking spray
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp non-fat sour cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Coat an 8-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whip egg with water until well blended; pour into hot skillet and cook until edges begin to set, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Spoon sour cream down middle of egg and sprinkle with chives; season with salt and pepper. Fold omelet in half and cook through, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more.
No-cook
Breakfast Piña Colada
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 3 per serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 5 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and left whole
- 1/2 cup large seedless grapes
- 1 oz Jarlsberg light cheese, cut into 2 or 4 pieces
Instructions
- Thread ingredients onto 2 small skewers.
Pear-Ginger Smoothie
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 4 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 small very ripe pear, cored and seeded
- 1/3 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
- 1 Tbsp crystallized ginger, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp fat-free skim milk
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 3 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 slice pumpernickel bread
- 1 1/2 tsp reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 tsp fresh chives, parsley or dill, minced
- 3/4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 thin tomato, red onion and/or cucumber slices
Instructions
- Spread bread with cream cheese and sprinkle with herbs; top with salmon. Layer with sliced vegetables.
Waffle with Cinnamon-Ricotta Cream
Makes 1 serving
PointsPlus™ value | 4 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp non-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 store-bought low-fat waffle, warmed or toasted
- 1 large strawberry, chopped
Instructions
- In a mini food processor or small bowl, whip ricotta cheese with cinnamon and sugar. Top waffle with ricotta cream and strawberries.
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