Thursday, January 29, 2009

2 Point Breakfast Recipes

Tired of beginning your day with the same old breakfast? Try these easy recipes below!



Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value 2 per serving

Ingredients
· 1 slice pumpernickel bread
· 1 1/2 tsp reduced-fat cream cheese
· 2 tsp fresh chives, parsley or dill, minced
· 3/4 oz smoked salmon
· 2 thin tomato, red onion and/or cucumber slices
Instructions
1. Spread bread with cream cheese and sprinkle with herbs; top with salmon. Layer with sliced vegetables.


Waffle with Cinnamon-Ricotta Cream

Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value 2 per serving

Ingredients
· 3 Tbsp non-fat ricotta cheese
· 1/8 tsp cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp sugar
· 1 store-bought low-fat waffle, warmed or toasted
· 1 large strawberry, chopped
Instructions
· In a mini food processor or small bowl, whip ricotta cheese with cinnamon and sugar. Top waffle with ricotta cream and strawberries.


Scrambled Egg White Pita

Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value 2 per serving

Ingredients
· 2 sprays cooking spray
· 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
· 3 large egg whites, whipped until frothy
· salt and hot pepper sauce, to taste
· 1 small pita pocket, white or whole wheat
· 2 thin tomato slices
Instructions
· Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium to medium-high heat. Add scallions to egg whites; pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook until edges just start to set, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Scramble egg and cook 1 minute more. Flip eggs and cook until done, about 30 seconds more; season with salt and hot pepper sauce.
· Make a slit in pita; fill with eggs and tomato.


Breakfast Burritos

Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value 2 per serving

Ingredients
· 2 four-inch corn tortillas
· 2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
· 2 Tbsp salsa (or chopped tomatoes)
Instructions
· Preheat broiler or toaster oven to high. Place tortillas on a cookie sheet and top with cheese; broil until cheese melts, about 30 to 60 seconds. Spread salsa (or tomatoes) down center of tortillas and roll up.


Asparagus and Bacon Frittata

Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value 2 per

Ingredients
· 1 oz uncooked reduced-fat bacon (about 2 slices)
· 1/2 cup water
· 1 cup asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
· 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray
· 3 large egg whites, whipped until very frothy
· salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
· Preheat broiler to high.
· Microwave bacon according to manufacturer instructions; drain, crumble and set aside.
· Fill an 8-inch nonstick skillet three-quarters full with water; cover and bring to a boil. Add asparagus to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain asparagus and place in a bowl of cold water; set aside.
· Off heat, wipe dry same skillet and coat it with cooking spray. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. When hot, add egg whites, bacon and asparagus to skillet. Cook until edges of egg set, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Place under broiler until eggs cook through, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more. Slide onto plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or cold.
I got these recipes from Weightwatchers.com, Hope you enjoy!