Good morning everyone!! What's on the menu today? Well for me today is full of healthy proteins, g-fats, and sweet sweet fruits and yummy veggies!! And tonight is going to be a healthy dinner with a glass of wine!! woo hoo!!
See, for me, because I have chosen to make the way I eat a lifestyle, I pick which way I want to go with my extra calorie intake. Because I like wine, I know that for me to enjoy that wine and not have it bring my metabolism to a halt I have to make a choice between something extra bad yummy or wine. And tonight I choose wine. It doesn't happen that way too often for I just don't drink to often but I love the taste of wine. In the past I have felt that my calories will best suit me in the form of ice cream or pizza. But, right now in this point in my life I choose wine. The choice is yours too my friends. I love knowing that I can choose to keep my insides and out running and looking great!!! The choice is yours too!! So, how are you going to choose this holiday season? Below is a wonderful Christmas eve morning or Christmas day breakfast that the whole family will love and not send any of you into a Christmas day coma!! Enjoy:O)
Blueberry cream French toast casserole
1 loaf flax bran bread,or other whole grain cut into; cubes
1 (8-oz.) low fat or fat free cottage cheese, whipped
1 1/2 C. fresh blueberries, or berry mix tossed lightly with whole wheat flour
cinnamon
10 large egg whites
1 1/2 C. skim milk
3/4 C. brown rice maple syrup
5 Tb smart balance butter, melted
1 tsp virgin coconut oil
Directions
Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer one half of bread cubes in baking dish. Spread cottage cheese in dollops and scatter over bread. Layer blueberries over cottage cheese. Cover blueberries with remaining bread. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over bread; press bread with spatula to help soak up mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Make sure you play with the ingredients to make it your own!!!
Serves 8.
