{Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole}

This casserole is perfect for Christmas morning....or any other morning for that matter!! You make this the night before...let it sit in the fridge overnight and just pop it in the oven in the morning. Super delicious and feeds a crowd!! This is also great leftover.

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

• 8 Ezekiel bread slices (toasted and cubed) **Or other whole grain bread
• 1 red pepper (chopped)
• 1 green pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 8 slices nitrate free bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 2 egg whites (or 1/3 cup liquid egg whites)
• 6 organic eggs
• 2 cups milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded organic cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Spray an 11 x 7 casserole dish with non-stick spray and add bread cubes.

Add olive oil to a large skillet on medium high heat and add peppers and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and peppers are soft. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle bacon over the top.

Add egg whites/eggs to medium bowl. Beat eggs well with a fork. Add milk, basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over the top of the casserole.

Cover and refrigerate from 4 hours to overnight.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes uncovered. You will know it is done when the eggs "puff up" and the casserole starts to turn golden brown. 

So tell me....

What is your favorite breakfast to make/eat on Christmas morning??

Favorite holiday tradition??

Hot cocoa or coffee?? Which is your fave??

{Microwavable Breakfast Cookie}

You all know that I love my overnight oats for breakfast...right?? Well I thought it would be a good idea to start switching my meals up a little. I wanted to find a way to get in my oats but in a quick and easy way! I also wanted something that my husband could make on his way out the door. I knew it would have to be microwavable and simple. This breakfast cookie is delicious! I could barely eat it because my kids were begging for bites! They loved it! It would be a great breakfast for kids or anyone! I made this is less than 5 minutes start to finish!! Everyone has time for that...RIGHT??

Microwavable Breakfast Cookie

• 1/3 cup oats (I used old fashioned but any kind will do)
• 1/2 banana (mashed)
• 1/2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tbsp. milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. dark chocolate chips 

Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a small saucer. Stir until combined. Shape into a cookie. Microwave uncovered for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and add dark chocolate chips to the cookie slightly pressing them in the top. Microwave for 40 more seconds. 

Allow to cool and DEVOUR! SO good! 

This whole cookie is only 230 calories! Packed with healthy fats, hearty oats and fruit! This is a perfect and portable breakfast! 

Try it and let me know what you think!!!

Omg...Delicious Breakfast Cookie

So the Fitnessista has done it again! Just when I thought her raw oat cereal had to be one of the best breakfasts ever...I am here to tell you that this recipe for her breakfast cookie is to die for! It's like dessert! I had to really remind myself that I was eating healthy oats, protein, healthy fats, and fruit! So good...and I love that you make it at night so there is no time needed in the morning! That is one reason I love overnight oats so much. I love knowing that breakfast is waiting on me in the refrigerator. Mornings can be kind of chaotic and I am always the last one to eat. This is perfect because you just grab and devour! It's perfection on a plate!

Here is a link to the recipe: Fitnessista Breakfast Cookie

Please do yourself a favor and try it! I mixed in organic raisins and topped with blueberries! 

What will you mix in??