I love eggs!

I really do!  We go through nearly 5 dozen eggs every week!  We need chickens. They are full of protein, low on calories, cheap and easy. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy eggs:

2 Ingredient Pancakes
2 eggs
1 very ripe banana

*Blend until smooth and cook on a hot, sprayed skillet 1-2 minutes per side. (I like to add about 1/2 tsp baking powder to puff a little.)

(image from this super cool & decedent blog)

Protein Pancakes (4 ways)
3 egg whites
1/4 cup oats
dash of salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
cinnamon & nutmeg to taste
1/4 cup pumpkin or smashed banana or applesauce

*Blend until smooth and cook like regular pancakes.
(For chocolate ones, I omit the pumpkin/banana and add 1 TBS cocoa and a couple drops of stevia then serve with strawberries and vanilla greek yogurt)

Baked Oatmeal
3 egg whites
dash of salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup oat bran
1/4 cup almond milk or water
1/3 cup pumpkin, applesauce or smashed banana
5-7 drops liquid stevia

*Combine all together then pour into a greased ramekin or oven safe dish. Bake at 350 for 22 minutes then turn the oven off and let it sit inside with the door closed for another 10 minutes. (Trust me on this-it will be perfect!) You could microwave this for 1-2 minutes instead but I don't recommend it.

Green Eggs
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
2 cups packed spinach
1/2 cup packed cilantro
garlic, salt and pepper to taste
optional shredded mozzarella, swiss, parmesan or goat cheese

*Blend all ingredients except for cheese until frothy and cook on a hot, greased skillet omelet style.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza
1/2 head cauliflower,chopped
garlic and italian seasoning to taste
2 egg whites
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
marinara sauce
sauteed onion, peppers and any other pizza toppings you may like

*Place the cauliflower in a food processor and process until it has the consistency of rice.  Put into a microwave safe dish and cook for 5-7 minutes (do not add anything else).  Once cooled, add in your seasoning, egg whites and cheese.  Pat into a thin circle on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes.  Take it out of the oven and top with marinara, veggies and other pizza toppings.  Return to oven for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the crust looks browned and toppings are set. 

Egg Toppers
Basil Cream:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
5-6 large fresh basil leaves (or a big bunch)

*Process in food processor or blender until smooth.  Use it to top eggs, mixed in with scrambled eggs and rolled in a tortilla or as a spread on an egg & english muffin breakfast sandwich.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip:
2 roasted red bell peppers (broil in the oven 3-4 minutes each side)
1 clove garlic
1 cup cottage cheese
very large bunch of fresh basil
optional sriracha sauce

*Process until smooth.  I love this as a dip for veggies, crackers, a spread on sandwiches and now on eggs per Shantell's recommendation:)

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WORKOUT:
Monday- 16 mile run (8.49 pace)
Tuesday-  Core Synergistics (P90X)
Wednesday- 8 mile run (8.15 pace:))
Thursday-  40 minutes elliptical (16rpm) (resting my knee); 25 minutes heavy, full-body weights
Friday- Yoga
Saturday- 1 round of each of Spartacus II, Spartacus and Lean Belly plus 1 mile run at 8.0 between each for a total of 4 miles