Breakfast

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Oat-Bran Muesli (Makes a great snack too)

2 cups nonfat sugar free vanilla yogurt or soy yogurt during luteal phase
2 cups old fashion rolled oats-contains cc gluten
1 cup oat bran or 100% bran cereal (contains gluten)
1/4 cup English walnuts
1 banana, sliced
1 orange, sectioned and chopped
2 kiwifruit, chopped

In large bowl, combine the yogurt, oats and oat or 100% wheat bran.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or 2-3 hours.
Mix in the English walnuts, banana, oranges, and kiwis
Makes 4 servings

Apples and Oat Cereal

4 cups water
1 1/3 cups oat bran(contains cc gluten)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
1 apple, shredded
1 Tbs. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-2 cups organic skim or soy milk

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the water and oat bran to a rapid boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
Remove from heat and stir in raisins, apples, maple syrup, walnuts and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with organic skim or soy milk.
Makes 4 servings

Simple Banana Pineapple Smoothie

1 Orange, peeled and seeded
1 small frozen banana cut into chunks
1 cup frozen pineapple pieces (canned in own juice)
1 cup vanilla soy milk

Makes 2 servings

Cut the orange in half and remove any seeds, Place in a blender along with all the remaining ingredients and blend on high speed until thick and smooth

Calories 156, protein 3 g, Carbohydrates 33g, fat 1 g, sodium 35 g

Fresh Peach Smoothie

1 fresh ripe peach, (1 cup) sliced and frozen
1 cup low fat vanilla soy milk
1 packet splenda or sweeten to taste

Combine all ingredients in blender, blend on med to high until smooth. Serve and enjoy

Calories 200, protein 9g, carbohydrates 30g, fat 1.5 g, 68 g sodium

Breakfast Burritos

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

1 cup cholesterol-free egg product
1/4 cup organic skim milk or soy milk
3 frozen BOCA Meatless Breakfast Patties, coarsely chopped (contains gluten)
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded non-fat cheddar cheese or soy cheese
4 (8 inch) wheat tortillas, warmed (contains gluten)
Salsa (optional)

BEAT egg product and milk in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add patty pieces and onion; mix well. Pour into nonstick or lightly oiled skillet.
COOK on medium heat until set, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook until cheese is melted.
SPOON a scant 1/2 cup egg product mixture onto each tortilla; fold in ends and roll up burrito style. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Bonus:

Get a terrific start to any day with this Breakfast Burrito. The egg product is rich in vitamin A and the cheese provides a good source of calcium.