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Copyright © 2011 by Hungry Girl, Inc. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin's Pr
Hungry Girl 300 Under 300
BREAKFAST
Bored chewin' the same old, same old in the AM? This section will perk you right up ...
CHAPTER 1:
EGG MUGS
Egg Mugs are now famous ... and with good reason. You get a protein-packed, low-calorie HOT breakfast—and you don't even need to mess up the kitchen or clean any pots or pans. SCORE!
PIZZA! PIZZA! EGG MUG
Now, thanks to this recipe, you can embrace those crazy morning pizza cravings ...
YOU'LL NEED:
small bowl, large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
PREP:
5 minutes
COOK:
5 minutes
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 134 calories, 3.25g fat, 746mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 17.5g protein
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canned crushed tomatoes
teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
6 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
½ teaspoon reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Directions
In a small bowl, combine crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute and cheese wedge, breaking the cheese wedge into pieces as you add it. Microwave for 1 minute.
Gently stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds.
Add seasoned tomatoes and pepperoni to the mug. Mix well. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until scramble is just set.
Lightly stir. Sprinkle with grated topping. Allow to cool slightly, and then ENJOY!
MAKES 1 SERVING
BTA (BACON, TOMATO, AVOCADO) EGG MUG
This protein-packed mug o' hot breakfastness is AMAZING!
YOU'LL NEED:
large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
PREP:
5 minutes
COOK:
5 minutes
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 175 calories, 7.25g fat, 813mg sodium, 8.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 19.5g protein
Ingredients
½ cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons precooked real crumbled bacon
cup chopped tomatoes, patted to remove excess moisture
1 ounce diced avocado (about ¼ of an avocado)
2 tablespoons salsa
Optional: salt and black pepper
Directions
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute and microwave for 1 minute.
Gently stir. Add bacon and tomatoes. Microwave for 1 minute, or until scramble is just set.
If you like, season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with avocado and salsa. Now dig in!
MAKES 1 SERVING
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Author: Lisa Lillien
Bio:
"Healthier takes on the familiar ... will give time-starved cooks a litany of choices." - Publishers Weekly
