A healthy, easy guide to cooking while living on a college campus!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Breakfast

Everyone always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day (Check this out), and it couldn’t be truer in college! Whether you have a test at 8 am, or a 10 am biology lab, eating breakfast will, without a doubt, give you an amazing kick start to your day. Why pay the absurd prices for the dining hall’s breakfast when you could buy ingredients to make healthier, more affordable options? The following recipes don’t require much effort or time at all so you can begin your day with a satisfied belly and f u l l e r wallet. 
Bacon Omelette Roll with Salsa 



Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 38 Minutes



Ingredients 

1 egg

2 tablespoons milk

2 teaspoons flour

1/8 red pepper, finely chopped

1/2 slice bacon, cooked, crumbled

3/8 green onions, finely chopped

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

1-3/4 cups KRAFT Mozzarella-Cheddar Shredded Cheese

2 tablespoons salsa, warmed


Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment paper, with ends extending over shortest sides of pan. Spray with cooking spray. Beat egg, milk and flour in large bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients; pour into prepared pan. 


 



3. Bake 14 to 16 min. or until edges are almost set. Top with cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

4. Roll up omelette immediately, starting at one short end and peeling off paper as omelette is rolled. Place on platter; cut into slices. Serve with salsa.

Amount Per Serving 

Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 199mg 






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Almond Crunch Oatmeal



Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

Topping:

1 tablespoon and 1-3/4 teaspoons quick or old-fashioned oatmeal

2-1/2 teaspoons sliced almonds

1-1/4 teaspoons honey

Oatmeal:

3/5 cup Silk Pure Almond Original or Vanilla

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon quick or old-fashioned oatmeal

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. For the topping: In a small bowl toss together oatmeal, almonds and honey. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5-7 minutes

3. Meanwhile, prepare oatmeal: In a medium saucepan bring Silk Pure Almond to a boil over medium heat

4. Stir in cinnamon and oats and cook according to oatmeal package directions, usually about 1-2 minutes for quick oats, 3-5 minutes for old fashioned oats. Pour oatmeal into bowls and sprinkle with topping.
Amount Per Serving

Calories: 244 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg
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Breakfast Tortilla


Prep Time:
 5 Minutes
Ready In:
 10 Minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons refried beans
2 tablespoons salsa
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas (Whole wheat tortillas are just as delicious and more nutritious)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

1. Stir the beans and salsa together in a small bowl until smooth.

2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour beaten eggs into pan and allow bottom to set, approximately 1 minute.

3. Spread bean mixture onto one half of eggs and flip other half over to make a half-circle. Continue to cook until eggs are set.

4. Spread an equal amount of mayonnaise onto each tortilla. Cut eggs into 4 equal pieces and place one piece on each tortilla. Cover each with shredded lettuce.
5. Roll up tortillas and serve!

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 392 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 271mg
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