Breakfast Done Again

Maple Morning Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

• 1/3 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 4 teaspoons butter, melted

• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• Plain yogurt

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans and pumpkin seeds. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.

• Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits; serve with yogurt. Store granola in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts 1/2 cup: 268 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat.

Turkey Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 teaspoons rubbed sage

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 No Pepper

• Pinch allspice

• 1 pound lean ground turkey

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Directions

• In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties.

• Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray. Cook patties over medium heat until browned on both sides and the meat is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 patty: 117 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat.

Fruit and Cheese Board

Ingredients

• 10 fresh strawberries, halved

• 8 fresh or dried figs, halved

• 2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced

• 12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)

• 1 medium mango, halved and scored

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• 1/2 cup dried banana chips

• 2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced

• 12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices)

• 1/2 cup unblanched almonds

• 8 ounces Brie cheese

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese

• 1/2 cup honey

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Directions

• On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses. Place honey in a small jar; tuck jar among fruit.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 304 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

• 8 slices Italian bread (1-1/4 inches thick)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• Dash salt

• SAUCE:

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 1/4 cup water

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1-1/2 cups orange sections

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut a pocket horizontally in each slice of bread. Fill with blueberries.

• In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, orange zest, orange juice, salt and remaining sugar. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, being careful to not squeeze out berries. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 14-17 minutes or until golden brown, carefully turning once.

• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the first five sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in fruit and heat through. Serve with French toast; sprinkle with almonds.

Editor's Note To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice with 1/4 cup sauce and 2 teaspoons almonds: 167 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.