Breakfast

Why do some say, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day?" Read 2 articles on this topic. Post 5 relevant facts in the discussion area. Post the URL's. Place your name in the subject area. include component="comments" page="Breakfast" limit="100" Make healthy choices for breakfast. A healthy breakfast should contain some protein and some fiber. Protein can come from low fat meats, eggs, beans or dairy. Fiber can be found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits. A good example of a healthy breakfast might be something simple like a hard boiled egg, an orange, and a bowl of whole grain cereal with low fat milk or try peanut butter on a whole grain bagel. Protein and fiber satisfy your hunger and will keep you feeling full until lunch time. THINK whole grains for toast or other breads and choose high quality protein.

Whole Grain Waffles[[image:IPWholeGrainWaffles.png width="320" height="240" align="right"]]
1 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup oat flour* 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Heat waffle iron. In a large bowl, combine wheat flour, oat flour, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and fold together with a rubber scraper, being sure to not overmix. Lightly spray hot waffle iron with non-stick spray. Add about 1/2 cup waffle batter. Cook until crisp on the edges. Serve with pure maple syrup, powdered sugar, and butter or top with fruit. Makes about 6 waffles.
 * Oat flour can be made by placing oats in a food processor.

**Easy Mexican Egg Scramble**
2 eggs 1 Tbsp. salsa 2 Tbsp. jalapeno jack cheese

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a pan heated at medium setting. Stir until done.

Whole Wheat French Toast Sticks[[image:french-toast1.JPG width="242" height="189" align="right"]]
2 eggs 1 c. milk 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. vanilla 4 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 4 pieces lengthwise Sugar Cinnamon Maple syrup Melt butter. Mix eggs, milk and vanilla in bowl. Beat well, soak slices of bread. Brown bread in frying pan. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and serve with maple syrup and fruit.

For when you have time in the morning:

**Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowl**
2 large tomatoes, copped 1 bunch cilantro, copped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 10 oz pork chorizo (sausage) 1 Tbsp butter 8 eggs, beaten Kosher salt and pepper 1 avocado, diced 4 corn or flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, onion, lime juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well to combine and set pico de gallo aside. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add chorizo. Once chorizo is broken up, about 2 minutes, add black beans. Stir gently until cooked. Remove from heat and set aside. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, add butter. Once butter is melted, pour in beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Using a rubber scraper, push eggs away from the edges of the pan fold them over until cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Microwave tortillas for 10 seconds, to make pliable. Line a bowl with a warm tortilla. Add a spoonful of eggs, chorizo mixture, pico de gallo and some diced avocado. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Repeat with 3 more bowls.