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Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

2 large Granny Smith cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 slightly beaten egg
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cooking oil or melted butter
Cooking oil (optional)
Unsweetened applesauce (optional)

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Low Fat Breakfast Bar Recipe

1/3 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup lowfat/fat free hot cocoa mix
1 tablespoon peanut butter
cup of coffee
plastic wrap

Mix together oatmeal, cocoa mix and peanut butter. Pour coffee and stir in until mixture is well moistened. Spread mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a bar. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.

Tip- Mulitply everything by 5 and you’ll have plenty of bars for a full week.

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Blueberry Bran Muffins

2 cups oat bran
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 tablespoons canola or walnut oil
3/4 cup fresh or frozen (unthawed) blueberrie

In a large bowl mix together oat bran, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. In another bowl combine yogurt, orange juice, egg substitute and oil. Add yogurt mixture to the oat mixture and stir until they are well blended. Next, add in the berries. Spritz muffin tin with nonstick spray. Fill cups approximately 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until toothpick/fork stuck in the center comes out clean.

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Orange Tea Muffins Recipe

The Orange Juice added to this muffin recipe along with orange zest brings forth a bright flavor, yet these muffins are super fluffy, and light for breakfast and brunch, easy to freeze and keep well, take out a few when you need them. My Grandma Nelle would make these often enough. - a family fave.

Ingredients:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees - These will bake for 20-25 minutes
• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening (4 tablespoons butter)

Fun Breakfast Recipe- Bubble Loaf
by Jill Borash 

This breakfast recipe is gooey but tasty and can be a lot of fun to make. It was always a challenge for mom to keep us from picking, prodding, and poking at this fun breakfast treat while the bread dough was rising. And even more of a challenge to keep us from burning our hands and mouths on it after this sticky, gooey treat came out of the oven. It gets its name from the fact that the pieces you put into it look like bubbles. It is a good recipe to make for brunch since the dough takes some time to rise.

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3 bananas, mashed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup flour
1 cup of walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup of olive oil or cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine bananas, sugar, egg, vanilla extract and butter into a large mix bowl. Mix together. Add baking powder and salt. Mix in flour and walnuts. Lightly coat muffin pan with olive oil or cooking spray. Add mixture to muffin pans. Bake for 25 minutes.

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Healthy Mexican Huevos Ranchero  

In Mexico this is often eaten for breakfast but also as a light meal.  This is a healthier version which makes a pretty substantial breakfast, lunch or light dinner. Serves 2. 

1 small onion (thinly sliced)
2 clove of garlic (pressed or thinly sliced)
1 small red chilli (alternatively a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes will do)
1 can of chopped tomatoes
4 small corn tortillas
4 free-range, organic eggs
Olive oil spray *

This recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional pancakes. It’s still quick and easy we’ve just added healthier ingredients. Enjoy.

Erica

Lemon and Blueberry Pancakes 
4 ounces whole wheat plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Zest of one lemon
4 ounces natural yogurt
2 tablespoons milk
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces blueberries 

Place the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.  Add the sugar and lemon rind.  Add the yogurt, milk, melted butter and beaten eggs.  Mix everything together well.  Gently fold in the blueberries. 

No Fuss Spinach and Tomato Omelette

Eggs are a traditional family favorite in our household. Before getting married the only way I would eat them would be scrambled! With my introduction to the omelette, my egg eating has never been the same. This Spinach and Tomato Omelette recipe is quick and easy to prepare, full of vitamins and great tasting. Enjoy.
Erica

If you are want a quick and easy breakfast recipe for your family, french toast is just what you’re looking for. French toast is good tasting, can be made quickly and just by adding a little cream, orange juice or fruit, you can add variety to a traditional family favorite. Enjoy.

Erica

Breakfast Recipes –French Toast

by Jill S

French toast has always been a favorite Saturday or Sunday morning brunch around our house. It is tasty, easy to make, and makes a good hearty breakfast. It is always fun to add some variety to this old favorite with new flavors and techniques. Here are two recipes that add a bit of a twist.