It's the weekend! Time to relax, but also an opportunity to prepare for the next week. Check out my video on some quick and cheap recipes for breakfast options that you can prepare ahead of time!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
| Item | Price |
| 4 scoops chocolate protein powder | $2.90 |
| 2c quick oats | $0.43 |
| 1 T ground flaxseed | $0.15 |
| ½ c natural peanut butter | $1.10 |
| Optional: dried fruit | varies |
| ~ ½ c water | free |
| Cost Per Serving = $0.76 | |
Mix protein, oats, flaxseed and peanut butter in a large bowl. Drizzle in water and knead with hands until everything sticks together and nothing sticks to the bowl. Press in to a loaf pan lined in parchment paper. Let bars set in the freezer for 30 min before cutting. Cut into bars or bites and store in the refrigerator. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Information (1 serving): 250 calories, 12g carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 12.5g total fat, 20g protein
Homemade Egg McMuffin
| Item | Price |
| 1 egg or ¼ c egg white | $0.13 - $0.63 |
| 1 whole-grain English muffin | $0.50 |
| 1 slice 2% American cheese | $0.15 |
| Optional: Spinach, peppers, or mushrooms | varies |
| Cost Per Serving = $0.78 - $1.28 | |
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray. Add 1 egg or ¼ c egg white to each muffin tin and add veggies! Cook for 10-15 minutes or until egg sets. Toast muffins in the oven. Assemble egg and cheese onto toasted muffin and let cool in freezer for 1hr. individually wrap and store in freezer.
To reheat: Wrap muffin in damp paper towel and defrost in microwave for 1min then at 100% power for 1-2 minutes.
Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition Information: Egg White Version - 175 calories, 3.5g fat, 28g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 15g protein. Whole Egg – 210 calories, 8g fat, 28g carbohydrate, 8g fiber, 15g protein
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