Low-Cal Green Berry Smoothie

Low-Cal Green Berry Smoothie

A smoothie is a great way to start the morning, especially if you are like me and don't get hungry until a few hours after you are up and moving. When it comes to smoothies, I think simpler is better. This easy, and low-cal recipe is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a pre-workout pick-me-up. And I snuck some spinach in there for extra nutrients. BONUS!

Ingredients:

1 banana, peeled

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries 

1 container strawberry Light & Fit yogurt 50 calorie pack

1 handful spinach

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (more if thinner consistency desired)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add more almond milk if smoothie is too thick. Enjoy!

Spicy Mini-Quiche with Turkey Bacon

Looking for a hot home-made breakfast? These mini-quiches are a great quick and simple go-to breakfast recipe. Make a bunch on Sunday and have breakfast for the whole week! Also, feel free to change customize the ingredients to your liking. Here is my favorite version:

Spicy Mini-Quiche with Turkey Bacon

Ingredients:

3 eggs

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup jalapeño monetary jack cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup mild cheddar cheddar cheese, shredded

2 jalapeños, diced + 1 jalapeño, sliced for topping

Non-stick cooking spray

1 package bacon, (I like Trader Joe's un-cured peppered turkey bacon)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and cream. Add cheese and diced peppers and mix until well combined. 

3. Coat muffin tin with non-stick spray. Line each cupcake pan with 1 bacon slice.

4. Scoop egg mixture in to cupcake pan using 1/4 cup measuring cup. (Remember that eggs will "puff up" as they bake.) Top each muffin with jalapeño slice.

5. Cook at 350 for 15-20 min or until eggs browned on top and bacon is crispy.

6. Let cool 5 minutes and remove from pan. Enjoy!

ENJOY LATER:

7. Refrigerate and reheat for 30-45 seconds in microwave. Quiches are good in refrigerator for about 5 days.