Kiana :60 Fit Tip: My go-to breakfast

Mornings are always rushed. However, it is so very important to eat breakfast every day to kick start your metabolism. Here is one of my favorite and easy breakfasts that takes 1 minute and has complex carbs and protein.



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How to make French Toast Fingers

We've all seen the Frozen French Toast at the grocery store. Here is a healthier version that is more delicious and costs less, too. My kids love to dip the french toast sticks into honey, yogurt or syrup.

Directions:

Heat non stick pan. Spray with non stick spray.

Scramble 3 eggs (2 egg whites, 1 whole egg)

2 Tbs. milk

Dip 1 slice sour dough in egg batter and brown both sides in pan. Cool. Slice toast into "fingers" almost to the crust.

This will keep the toast from sliding into the toaster when you reheat it. And it's fun for kids to pull apart. Store in air tight containers in freezer to reheat on busy mornings.

I keep the freezer stocked with Ready to Eat French Toast, protein rich edamame, portioned 2 minute brown rice and lean ground turkey

Serve alongside Fage greek yogurt and berries.

Recipe - Breakfast Blueberry Brown Rice Pudding

"Kiana's Fit Cooking" Episode

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Breakfast Blueberry and Brown Rice Pudding

By Guest Fit Mom TV Chef

Winner of the Iron Chef Competition and Father of 6

Eldon Pico

1 cup cooked med grain brown rice

1 cup organic soy milk (flavored if desired)

1 teaspooon Stevia

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon lemon zest

½ cup fresh blueberries

Toasted almonds to taste

In a medium saucepan combine rice, soymilk, Stevia, lemon zest and cinnamon. Cook for 6-8 minutes stirring frequently until the pudding is thick and creamy. Remove from heat and at the end add blueberries and toasted almonds stirring gently to combine. A huge bonus to this recipe is that it gives you something to do with cooked rice leftover from dinner. Serve warm or at room temperature. Eat in a bowl with a spoon and feel happy about the decision you’ve made. Serve with a side of fresh strawberries and sprig of mint to dress up the plate.

Kiana's Mini Meal: Egg White Sour Dough French Toast

This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes! The egg whites are filled with healthy protein and the sour dough is delicious!

Tip: There are usually left over egg whites: scramble them and add shredded cheese and serve on the side for extra protein! Here is what you do for the yummiest breakfast ever...

Ingredients:
4 slices sourdough bread
2 scrambled egg whites
dash cinnamon
1 Tbs. soy or non fat milk

Directions:
Mix all ingredients except sourdough bread. Heat non stick pan on medium, spray with non stick spray. When pan is hot, dip both sides of a slice sourdough bread into egg white batter. Place in pan. When brown on one side, flip. Serve hot, topped with sugar-free syrup, Fage yogurt, berries, bananas, peaches....Yum!