Strange but Delicous Toast Toppers for Anytime of the Day

I love me some toast!  As a kid, I have fond memories of having white toast with melted butter, sugar and a dash of Cinnamon.  Yum!  I still love that but I now I need to eat healthy bread and minus the butter and sugar. 

I have experimenting with unique toast toppers that I really have to share with you.  It might like ugk to you, but don't knock it until you have tried it.  Right?

Always start with healthy bread such as Ezekiel bread or Manna Bread....

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Top with protein- and calcium-packed nonfat cottage cheese and then top with black pepper and hot sauce.

Start with raspberry jam, Swiss cheese and top with scrambled or poached egg.  Start your bread like the picture and than just add your egg.  Sounds not too appealing but it is so good.  Its like a party in your mouth!

For a sweet, protein-fueled snack in the morning, cover your toast in low fat cream cheese.  If you want to add a little fruit flavor, skip the jam and opt for fresh fruit.  I like mine with both!

Lately, my favorite toast topper is avocado with a little salt, pepper, and hot sauce. It's creamy and tasty, full of healthy monounsaturated fats, and also contains a high amount of antioxidants like beta-carotene and lycopene.







What about you?  Any strange toast toppers out there?
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One Point Weight Watchers Breakfast Ideas

When I am following Weight Watchers and going to the meetings, I regularly just like to switch my breakfast with only a few options.  I also like to make sure that the points are super low (never know what the day might throw at you!) and there is plenty of protein in the meal to keep me full until lunch (or at least close to lunch).

Here are my tested, tried and true breakfast options that will not disappoint you and your appetite!

Egg white scramble with any vegetable of choice.  (One point weight watchers recipe)

My favorite is baby greens (kale and spinach) and lots of mushrooms.

It doesn't look that great but look how large that plate is for just one point weight watcher meal.  Use 1/2 cup egg whites and as many vegetables as you choose.  I do add ketchup so I add another point on to this meal.  Use hot sauce to keep the point value at one.

Berry Protein Smoothie (one point weight watchers recipe)

Of course another really good stand-by is a berry smoothie.
I use a banana, berries on hand, baby greens and one cup of almond milk (40 calories per cup)

Greek Yogurt and Berries or any fruit you have one hand (one point weight watchers recipe)

I use the 50 calories cups to keep it down to one point.  So good and really filling.

What do you eat for breakfast when trying to shed some pounds?

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Weight Watchers Grilled Brown Sugar Baked Plantains with Spicy Sauce

Have you ever tried plantains?  Well, neither had I until I picked one up the other day and thought I really do need to try this strange banana looking fruit.  Here is some interesting information about plantains:

Plantains are from the same botanical family as bananas and appear almost identical. However, plantains are a starchy, low-sugar fruit and are used and consumed more like a potato than their sweeter cousin. The outer skin is very thick and difficult to peel when the fruit is unripe. Plantains are eaten around the world but are most popular in Latin America and West Africa, where they are a dietary staple.

They are super good for you as they are high in fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C.

Sweet Roasted Plantain with Spicy Sauce

1 very ripe plantains Lemon Juice 1 tbsp Olive Oil to brush 1 tbsp brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Peel the plantains.   Slice them into about 1/4 inch coins.  Lay them on a cookie sheet on parchment paper.  Brush first lemon juice on both sides.  Mix the olive oil and brown sugar in a bowl.  Brush the plantains with the mixture on one side.  Pop in the oven for 10 minutes and flip and brush with remaining olive oil mixture.  Roast for another 10 minutes or so until they start to brown at the edges. Mix plain Greek yogurt with some sriracha sauce for your spicy dip Did I like them?  YES!  They were even good the next day.  They are quite starchy almost like a potato. Serves 2

 

Nutrition for one medium sized plantain:

Calories: 179
fat: 0 g
protein: 1 g
carbs: 48 g
fiber: 4 g
potassium: 20% RDA
vitamin C: 28% RDA
vitamin A: 28% RDA
vitamin B6: 18% RDA
Magnesium: 12% RDA
Folate: 12% RDA



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Spicy Grilled Turkey Grilled Burger with Avacado for less than 100 calories

Who does not love a good juicy burger?  Well this made boy has the kick of heat and than a cool down with the creamy avocado.  Yum!  It will not disappoint.

 

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
1/8 cup water
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce...my new found love
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 avocado, thinly sliced.

Instructions:

 

1. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix with hands until seasonings are evenly distributed. Allow to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to overnight.
2. Form meat into 8 patties. Grill according to grill instructions, just until done, flipping patties halfway through grilling time.

Top with other delicious topping such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes.  Even skip the bun and have a lettuce bun instead for even less calories.  Serves 8

Patty alone is:

99 calories
4.4 fat
2.6 carbs
1.8 fibre
13 protein

points + 3

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