I am short on time, who isn't right? I try to think ahead when making and planning meals, always coming up with ways to use leftovers, or buying 1 package of something and using it in several dishes. Breakfast is no different.
We have all heard it said that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There have been studies that have linked the morning meal to better brain function throughout the day, and that folks can actually lose MORE weight if they just add the most skipped meal...breakfast to their daily intake of food. I remember when I first moved to Austin, I made breakfast pretty often and made breakfast foods part of more than just one meal. Eggs are cheap, bacon, cereal, pancake mix, oatmeal...these items are all cheap and one package can feed several people at once or one person way MORE than once a week.
The following are items I make that I freeze and then reheat when the morning finds my tummy sounding like a roaring lion.
English Muffin Sandwiches: Who doesn't love Mcdonalds and there selcetion of breakfast sandwiches? I do..but I don't always have time nor the money to go through the drive through. So I prep this sandwich ahead of time. What you will need:
1 package of English Muffins. I buy the BIGGEST package I can because each muffin can be as little as $0.15 each that way.
1 package of sasuage (I buy the already made patties that have been cooked...easy and still $0.30 each)
Cheese slices ($0.25)
* if you are adding that up...that is a savings of $0.40...add that up for a month.
Egg is optional. I cannot get an egg to perform with me freezing the sanwiches however, I cook (poach) an Egg or Two for Sandwiches I eat right away.
Take the muffins, split and toast.
Heat the patties.
Make the Sammie and add cheese and optional egg.
I wrap each one in wax paper after they have cooled. Then I place each package in a larger freezer bag. When ready to heat, I remove and reheat in a microwave on High for 25-30 seconds on each side. YUM! This can also be done with canned/homemade biscuits as well.
I also make muffins and quick bread such as banana nut, pumpkin, zuchinni, apple sauce, bran and blueberry. Again, just wrapping each one in wax paper and place in larger bag, I try to let them defrost in the fridge the night before but if I forget, just an extra few seconds in the microwave and they are heated to consume.
Any of the fore mentioned items are great for breakfast. Just grab a piece of fruit and a coffee and you are on the way to better brain funciton and less hunger during thr day!
Any other food tips? Got a make ahead meal that you want to share? Lemme know! YOU can be a guest blogger right here with the Curvy "Chef"!
We have all heard it said that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There have been studies that have linked the morning meal to better brain function throughout the day, and that folks can actually lose MORE weight if they just add the most skipped meal...breakfast to their daily intake of food. I remember when I first moved to Austin, I made breakfast pretty often and made breakfast foods part of more than just one meal. Eggs are cheap, bacon, cereal, pancake mix, oatmeal...these items are all cheap and one package can feed several people at once or one person way MORE than once a week.
The following are items I make that I freeze and then reheat when the morning finds my tummy sounding like a roaring lion.
English Muffin Sandwiches: Who doesn't love Mcdonalds and there selcetion of breakfast sandwiches? I do..but I don't always have time nor the money to go through the drive through. So I prep this sandwich ahead of time. What you will need:
1 package of English Muffins. I buy the BIGGEST package I can because each muffin can be as little as $0.15 each that way.
1 package of sasuage (I buy the already made patties that have been cooked...easy and still $0.30 each)
Cheese slices ($0.25)
* if you are adding that up...that is a savings of $0.40...add that up for a month.
Egg is optional. I cannot get an egg to perform with me freezing the sanwiches however, I cook (poach) an Egg or Two for Sandwiches I eat right away.
Take the muffins, split and toast.
Heat the patties.
Make the Sammie and add cheese and optional egg.
I wrap each one in wax paper after they have cooled. Then I place each package in a larger freezer bag. When ready to heat, I remove and reheat in a microwave on High for 25-30 seconds on each side. YUM! This can also be done with canned/homemade biscuits as well.
I also make muffins and quick bread such as banana nut, pumpkin, zuchinni, apple sauce, bran and blueberry. Again, just wrapping each one in wax paper and place in larger bag, I try to let them defrost in the fridge the night before but if I forget, just an extra few seconds in the microwave and they are heated to consume.
Any of the fore mentioned items are great for breakfast. Just grab a piece of fruit and a coffee and you are on the way to better brain funciton and less hunger during thr day!
Any other food tips? Got a make ahead meal that you want to share? Lemme know! YOU can be a guest blogger right here with the Curvy "Chef"!
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