French toast & egg white omelet

Sometimes you just need a big breakfast. Especially on weekends. If you know me, there nothing better than waking up late on Sunday, making some loose-leaf tea, taking time to create a big breakfast and reading the Sunday paper. Ahh....tranquility!

Ingredients:
-2 egg whites
-1 large egg
-1/2 c halved cherry tomatoes
-1 serving feta

-2 slices light whole-wheat bread
-1 scrambled egg for french toast w/ cinnamon & a little of skim milk
-1/2 c blueberries & raspberries
-1.5 tbsp 100% maple syrup
-1 tbsp almonds
-1 tbsp pecans
-1 tbsp walnuts

Total calories: 705

Spicy Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken & Goat Cheese Sandwich

Make this easy summer salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, hot peppers & cilantro. I've been on a goat cheese kick, so try grilled chicken on whole wheat with a serving of creamy goat cheese & a roasted red pepper. Delicious!

Click here to recipe to quinoa salad.

Total calories: 504

Southwest salad

Salads are quick & easy and oh-so-good-for-you when done right. I use spinach instead of lettuce. Spinach is a super food, so knock yourself out with it. And I use salsa as my dressing to save a ton on calories & sodium. Pre-make to enjoy for the entire week (just add the salsa before eating)!

Ingredients (for 5 salads):
-2 bags organic spinach
-1 can black beans
-1 container cherry tomatoes
-1/2 cucumber
-1/2 can artichokes (in water)
-1/4 c 2% cheddar cheese per salad
-1/2 c green salsa per salad
-5 grilled boneless, skinless chicken tenderloin

Total calories: 325

Italian scramble

Looks kind of gross, but it's tasty. Just sizzle some turkey pepperoni in a skillet and then add the eggs. Let them firm up a bit & add tomatoes. Top with feta just before finished until softened.

Ingredients:
-1 serving of turkey pepperoni
-2 large eggs
-1 serving feta cheese
-1/4 c canned stewed tomatoes

Total calories: 300

Chicken Pasta Salad

Refreshing salad to make for the summer. You can also use tuna instead of chicken. Enjoy!

Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
-2 c whole wheat pasta (I used Ronzoni penne)
-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1/2 cucumber, chopped
-1/2 can artichokes (reserve 2 tbsp liquid for dressing)
-1 red pepper, chopped
-1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
-8 oz. 0% Fage Greek yogurt
-pepper, parsley, oregano for yogurt dressing

Total calories: 310