healthy breakfast

Protein Belgian Waffles are the perfect start to a good weekend. A big cup of coffee and these waffles are my kind of morning! My Protein Belgian waffle is Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Refined Sugar-Free and packed with protein! I love this recipe because it’s a blank canvas that can be customized with your favorite healthy toppings. A few of my favorites are: Sugar-Free Maple Syrup, fresh fruit or almond butter.

Waffle Ingredients
1 C. Gluten-Free Oat Flour
4 Tbsp. Vanilla Protein Powder
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 C. Liquid Egg Whites
3 Tbsp. Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1/8 Tsp. Stevia Extract Powder
Coconut Oil Nonstick Spray
*Makes 2 Waffles; Serves 2!

Topping Ingredients
Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
2 Sliced Strawberries

Directions
Turn on waffle maker to allow heating time.
In a large bowl mix oat flour, protein powder and baking soda.
Add in egg whites, applesauce and stevia extract and mix until combined.
Spray waffle iron with coconut oil nonstick cooking spray.
Pour batter onto waffle iron. (I use a 1/4 C. measuring cup to distribute. Each waffle is about 1/2 C. batter)
Cook approximately 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and lightly brown.

Spinach and tomato are one of the best savory egg combinations. These Spinach Tomato Egg White Cups are easy to prepare ahead of time! Perfect for fast breakfasts during the busy work week. Prep them on the weekend and have them in the refrigerator ready to go for the week. These are also very easy to pack for healthy eats when traveling! Pop them in a Ziplock bag and toss them in your cooler bag for a quick meal on the go.

Ingredients
2 1/4 C. Liquid Egg Whites
4 C. Spinach
1 C. Chopped Grape Tomatoes
Olive Oil Nonstick Cooking Spray
*Makes 12 egg white cups

Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Sauté spinach in skillet on stove top until fully cooked
Sauté tomatoes until soft (spray pan with nonstick spray or add 1-2 Tbsp. water to prevent sticking)
Spray muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray
Pour 1 Tbsp. of egg whites into each muffin tin
Divide cooked spinach and tomatoes amongst the 12 muffin tins
Top each tin with 2 Tbsp. egg whites
Bake 20 minutes or until fully cooked (no liquid left on top of egg white cups)
Optional: Top with hot sauce to spice them up!

Each egg white cup = 1 egg white serving. (Example: if you eat 5 egg whites, eat 5 egg white cups) I love this because it makes it seem like you’re eating a LOT of food!