START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄4 cup peanut butter 8 slices whole grain cinnamon-raisin bread 1 medium banana, cut into 16 slices 4 fresh strawberries, each cut into 4 slices (16 slices total) 4 teaspoons grated bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 1...
Blueberry-Oat Scones with Flaxseeds
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 16 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 12 scones 2 tablespoons flaxseeds, toasted* 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup rolled oats 1⁄4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup butter 1 egg white 2⁄3 cup plain fat-free or low-fat...
Banana-Oat Breakfast Cookies
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 14 minutes per batch OVEN: 350°F MAKES 12 breakfast cookies 1⁄2 cup mashed banana 1⁄2 cup low-salt and low-sugar chunky peanut butter or regular chunky peanut butter 1⁄2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup rolled oats 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour...
Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 28 minutes OVEN: 325°F MAKES 16 bars Nonstick cooking spray 4 cups sweetened oat cereal flakes with raisins 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup snipped dried apples 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1⁄2 cup honey 1⁄2 cup...
Double Pumpkin Bars
PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes OVEN: 350ºF MAKES 8 bars 1 cup rolled oats 1⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin...
Fluffy Oat Bran Pancakes
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup oat bran 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 1 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 egg whites 1⁄2 cup sugar-free pancake syrup 1 teaspoon...
Pear-Ginger Pancakes
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 cup fat-free milk 1⁄4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product,...
Breakfast Pita Pizza
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 8 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 2 servings 1⁄2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper (1 small) 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 ounces firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd), drained and crumbled (about 1⁄2 cup) 2 tablespoons...
Poblano-Tofu Scramble
START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 16- to 18-ounce package extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 to 2 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped* 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili...
Basic Crepes
PREP: 15 minutes STAND: 30 minutes COOK: 3 minutes per crepe MAKES 8 crepes 2 eggs 2⁄3 cup water 1⁄2 cup light or fat-free milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 11⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh parsley, basil, and/or thyme 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black...