Breakfast at Stephanie's - Not So Fat Fridays

I'm no Audrey Hepburn but you get an open invite for breakfast at my place for Not So Fat Fridays. I have coffee when I first wake up but after I finish my morning walk/jog I like something healthy but satisfying. Lately, I have been picking one of these fresh start goodies. 

I saw this recipe at Netts Nook. You'll feel just peachy after this!

PEACH PIE SMOOTHIE

1/2 cup low fat milk
1/2 plain yogurt
1 cup frozen peaches
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of ginger

Blend all ingredients together. Use crushed ice if you'd like. I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.

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Or....

Sometimes I like a change over the traditional closed omelet. This one looks pretty because you can see your fillings & all the pretty colors.

OPEN FACED FLORENTINE OMELET 

Fresh baby spinach

Mushrooms

Tomato, chopped

2 tblsp salsa

1-2 eggs, lightly whisked

Garlic, basil, oregano

Salt & Pepper

Gruyere cheese (or whatever you have on hand)

I make this a little different each time depending on what I have in the house. First, heat a small pan with cooking spray. The size of your pan dictates the size of your omelet. Saute your veggies. In this case, you would throw in the mushrooms first since they take a bit longer. Add the spinach & tomato since the spinach will wilt in the time it takes for the tomato to just warm through. Sprinkle with a little garlic, salt, pepper, basil & oregano. You can give or take whatever spices you enjoy.

Add the salsa. This is optional but I had leftover I wanted to get rid of. At this point, spread your veggies out around the pan. Lightly spray your pan again, especially around the edges of the pan like you see below. 

Pour your eggs over the veggies. As the eggs settle, take your spatula & scrape down the edges since you don't want that ugly thin film that develops. Put your heat on medium for a few minutes. Tilt your pan around so that the uncooked egg on top slides to the edges & underneath, then switch to medium low for a few minutes so that the top of your omelet cooks through without the bottom getting overdone. 

Just before the top looks like it's not shiny & wet anymore, sprinkle just a little cheese over the top & some basil. Slide your omelet out onto a plate. If it doesn't look like it wants to cooperate, just put a plate over your pan & turn your pan upside down. 

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Or... 

I like it stacked!

Sometimes I just want that drippy egg & some heart whole wheat bread for breakfast. Toss in some color from the spinach & tomato & I know I am starting off the day right.

FLORENTINE EGG SANDWICH

Fresh baby spinach

1 thick slice tomato

1 large egg

Salt & Pepper

Whole wheat English Muffin
About 1 tblsp shredded Colby Jack (or whatever you have on hand)

In a pan coated with cooking spray, cook your egg to your liking alongside the spinach & tomato. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Toast your English Muffin. Stack it however you like & sprinkle with cheese.

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Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Tonight I am having some family over for a Mexican themed dinner so I better get my meds & get to cleaning!