Black Bean and Egg Sweet Potato Hash Cups

This is a great "on the go" breakfast muffin, packed with protein and vitamins!  I really liked these however, I can not get my little guy to take a bite.  He literally eats EVERYTHING and he loves all three of these ingredients separately.  I will definitely be making these at the beginning of the week for snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and grated
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and mix all ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl.  Add mixture about 3/4 of the way full into a lightly greased muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Spinach Tomato Avocado Scramble

 

My little guy LOVES eggs so, I decided to add in some spinach one day for some extra nutrients.  He can also eat a whole avocado in one setting so I added that for good measure.  This is one of my new favorite breakfasts and I love that my little guy is getting a great nutritious start to the day! 

 



Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 small handful spinach, lightly diced
• 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in fours (you can always add more)
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, spinach and tomatoes.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add egg mixture.

Let cook for about a minute and begin to scramble with a wooden spoon.

Cook eggs until no longer runny, stirring frequently.

Top eggs with avocados and serve.

Microwavable Breakfast Sandwiches

 

Did you know you can cook eggs in the microwave?  I had no idea!  I have a love-hate relationship with my microwave.  I love the convenience of it but hate the wave part of it.  You know, nutrient killing waves.  Anyways, this is delicious and easy!

 

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread
• 1 egg
• 2 slices deli ham
• 1 slice cheddar cheese

Directions:  Toast bread and set aside.  Whisk egg in a microwavable bowl, preferably a small circular one.  Heat for 45 seconds, place onto one bread slice and top the other with the ham and cheese.  Return to microwave and heat for 20 seconds and serve.

Breakfast Sandwich

This is such an easy breakfast that the whole family will love.  Also, its a one dish breakfast!!  Runny yolks, melted cheese, delicious ham on croissant squares!!  My husband and I both love this and I find myself making this all the time, even for dinner. 

Ingredients for Two:

• 2 eggs
• 2 croissant square loafs, sliced (normal bread works too!)
• 4 slices deli style ham
• 4 slices cheddar cheese

Directions:  In a large lightly greased skillet saute eggs until cooked to your desired consistency.  For runny yolks, about a minute on each side. Place cheese slices on each piece of croissant and add cooked egg on top of one side.  Add ham slices to skillet and saute for a couple minutes.  Remove ham and place on top of egg and place the remaining croissant slice with cheese on top.  Place sandwich on skillet and saute on each side for one minute and serve!

Fancy Egg In a Hole

I can not even tell you how often I make this for breakfast or lunch.  I was introduced to these bad boys in high school.  My friends mom would always make these for breakfast the morning/afternoon after our sleepovers.   You can adapt this recipe to whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients:

• 1 slice bread
• 1 egg
• pinch of shredded cheese
• 1/2 avocado
• salsa
• non stick spray

Directions:  With a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and spray with non stick spray.  Place the piece of bread on skillet and crack the egg into the center of the hole.  After a minute, flip the bread with a spatula and sprinkle with cheese.  Cook until the whites are cooked through and the yolks are still soft.  Top with avocado and salsa and serve!

Cookers Note:  I usually use the cap to the non stick spray to press the hole in the bread!