Not just dinner

So what I have discovered on this road of weight loss is that you are not just supposed to eat healthy at dinner but ALL DAY! Unbelievable! So I have been on the look out for recipes for breakfast and lunch. I have a small collection of breakfast recipes that I am starting to try. First I tried scrambled eggs rancheros and I'm sure it would have been tasty if I hadnt burnt the eggs. The kids make me burn thing, I swear I'm not a bad cook. Here is the recipe:

Scrambled Eggs Rancheros

INGREDIENTS

• 2 egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons part-skim mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon extra light olive oil
• 8 tablespoons tomato salsa
• 1 slice whole-wheat toast
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Combine egg whites, whole egg, beans, cheese, onion, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Warm oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add egg mixture and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook without stirring until eggs begin to set, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with salsa; cover and cook until egg is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer toast to a plate and top with eggs; garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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The skinny

363 calories per serving, 12.7 g fat (3.7 g saturated), 37.7 g carbs, 7.4 g fiber, 25.2 g protein

This morning I tried Pumpkin Muesli which wasnt too bad. Next time I will try it with Vanilla yogurt instead of plain and I added some spices to the pumpkin puree like cinnamon and ground cloves. Here is the recipe:

Pumpkin Muesli

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 sliced fresh strawberry
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

PREPARATION

1. Combine pumpkin and oats in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 20 seconds; set aside 10 minutes (so liquid will be absorbed). Mix yogurt, honey and zest in another bowl. Swirl in pumpkin mixture and top with berries and almonds.

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The skinny

377 calories per serving, 8.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 66.8 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 12.4 g protein

Tell me what you think and any ideas you have to spice them up. I'll post more as I try them.