Oatmeal Power Breakfast

Between picking up kids, working, girl scouts and hundreds of other errands...I often have to eat on the run.  This habit can not only be unhealthy but also help you gain weight.  So here is a recipe that will help you make your own healthy and quick breakfast to start the day right...enjoy!

Oatmeal Power Breakfast (Makes 1 Serving):

 

Total fiber = 5 grams

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon ground flax-seed
• 2/3 cup 1% low fat milk
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, optional
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, optional

Directions:

1. Combine the oats, ground flax-seed, and milk in a deep microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine.
2. Place in the microwave, uncovered, and heat on high for 90 seconds. Remove carefully and stir in the blueberries, and the nuts and maple syrup as desired.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 210 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated, 1.4g omega-3), 70mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 10g protein, 20% calcium

Keep It Tasty!

Rebecca

 

Microwave Brownies

These are fun, fast, delicious and super easy to make. When I found the recipe, it was way too much cocoa and tasted very bitter. With a little altering, these brownies are a yummy treat that can be a quick fix for those times you just need a little indulgence.

I have included a recipe for making 1 brownie and 7 brownies. That way you can make one for just yourself or several for a small group of friends and family! I made these one time just minutes before I had a small meeting at my house and it saved me! Everyone loved them and I had snacks available with items I had available.

Oh yeah, did I mention these are Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Corn Free and Diary Free brownies?

RECIPE FOR 1 BROWNIE:
1/2 tablespoon cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons white rice flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Spoon into a cupcake liner (double for strength) and cook on high in microwave approximately 45 seconds. (Microwave time may very). Let cool and enjoy!

RECIPE FOR 7 BROWNIES:
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
2/3 cup + 1/4 cup of white rice flour
1/2 cup brown sugar packed tight
1/2 cup -1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup -1tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon equal amounts into 7 cupcake liners (double for strength). Cook on high in microwave approximately 2 1/2 minutes. (Microwave time may very). Let cool and enjoy!

Keep it Tasty!
Rebecca

Flower Cupcake In A Cone

Ingredients:
1 box of cake mix, any flavor
Flat-bottomed Ice-Cream Cones
White Frosting
Large gumdrop disks, such as Sunkist Gourmet Fruit Gems (one 14 oz bag can decorate 5 cupcakes)

Directions:
1.Prepare the cake batter according to the directions on the box. Fill the narrow bottom of each ice-cream cone with the batter. Set the cones in a baking sheet and transfer them to the oven, being careful not to tip them over.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let them cool, and then frost the tops.
3. To make each candy flower, cut 6 wedges from the edges of a gumdrop disk and cut a green gumdrop disk into slices for leaves. Press the wedges into the middle of the cut flowers for flower centers, then arrange the candies on top of the frosted cupcakes. One box of cake mix yields 34 cupcakes (or make fewer and use the remaining batter for a small cake.)