I know microwaves are sometimes frowned upon by nutritionists but they don’t add a lot of carcinogens or need additional fats or oils to cook your food and they’re fast.
Sometimes if you’re a busy mother or late for work or having a difficult morning you’re looking for something that is appealing and easy to give you a little bit of comfort and energy.
I have found two alternative breakfasts that take 60 seconds each and use the microwave to complete.
The first is a comfort food of oatmeal with chocolate and whip cream. Altogether it’s under 200 cal. Half a cup of oatmeal is 150 cal. Quick oats cook in the microwave in 60 seconds. Sprinkle with mini semi sweet chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles and finish with a spritz of real whipped cream in a can. This seriously tastes much like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie without the additional sugar or calories.
The second is a powerful breakfast sandwich full of protein and fiber without the fat.
The ingredients are one medium sized egg, one prosciutto or salami Panino and one piece of your favorite bread hopefully high-fiber low fat. The calorie count is under 300.
The cooking instructions are to slice up the Panino into small pieces in a small microwave safe dish crack the egg over the Panino and scramble. And the last step is with the oatmeal is to cook in the microwave on high for 60 seconds.
Then assembly is to scoop out the cooked egg and Panino and place it on top of your bread.
That’s it. Two breakfasts both satisfying. Both under five minutes total with prep and cooking time.
Enjoy.
