Quick and Easy Breakfast--Part Two--Canadian Bacon Egg Roll Ups

Yesterday we talked about a healthy and quick option for breakfast using nut butters. Unfortunately, not everyone has a good relationship with tree nuts, so here's an alternative that is every bit as appetizing. For those who can tolerate tree nuts, you now have two alternatives and two less excuses for skipping the most important meal of your day!

Shopping List: 1 package Canadian Bacon, eggs (look for local!), and some optional add-ins for extra vitamins--green bell pepper, onion, garlic, mushrooms.

To prepare (do this the night before and they'll be "drive thru" ready for your busy morning--Put 4 slices of the Canadian bacon between two pieces of paper towel in the refrigerator to remove excess moisture. Seal in a plastic bag. Heat 2 t. grapeseed oil in a small skillet and sauté the following: (all finely diced) 1T. onion, 1T. green pepper, 1/4 t. garlic, and/or 1 T. mushrooms (or any combination thereof) until softened. This won't take long. Add two slightly beaten eggs (or egg whites according to your health needs) to the mixture in the pan and let it cook until set up and fully cooked. Remove from the pan. Pop the pieces of the Canadian bacon into the pan and heat--Canadian bacon is fully cooked, so it just needs to be warmed up. Cut the egg into quarters and lay one quarter on each piece of Canadian bacon. Refrigerate. 

In the morning just pop your roll ups into the microwave for a quick minute and you're ready for breakfast!

Start the Day With a Quick and Easy Breakfast

"Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start"--wise words indeed. Maria, in the beloved musical, The Sound of Music, gave this advice on singing. How about that same advice for breakfast? We've heard for years that it is the most important meal of the day--pretty sound reasoning to not skip it.
No time? No excuse. In under five minutes you can have a nice, substantial breakfast for yourself and your family when you're on a time limit.
Try a fresh piece of fruit and nut butter. There are many other choices than the ubiquitous peanut butter--give them a try.
Take almond butter, for instance. A serving of 2 tablespoons will give you a good start of 190 calories of good healthy fat and low sugar. Add in a little fiber and it is, indeed, a very good place to start. You may find that 2 tablespoons is actually more than you'll want in one sitting; that's fine! You can enjoy the rest of it in a snack later in the day.
To this almond butter, add in a banana or apple. They are both powerhouses of fruit and easily accessible. The natural sugars in the fruit will give your body the gentle jump start that it needs along with a good amount of fiber. You have a full breakfast in no time!
The first time you price almond butter, you may gasp just a bit. It looks pretty pricey, but consider how many breakfasts you will have from it--and filling breakfasts, not a breakfast that is unsatisfying or full of bad fats and simple carbohydrates that add to the waistline.
Start tomorrow with this first important step toward better health. You'll see results of better health each time you treat your body well and with the respect it deserves.
**Obviously, if you have allergies to nuts, you won't want this as your breakfast. Stay tuned to tomorrow's blog for an alternative quick and easy breakfast idea.
(Do Re Mi--Writer: JOHNSON, EARL KING /
Copyright: Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, IMAGEM U.S. LLC)