Breakfast for the Original Copy Officer Captains VanAnderland Aikman's and OCS of 270,036 VA's 5/15

Saturday is a day of celebration of an incredible week for OCS of 270,036 VanAnderland, Aikman's this week is the turning point of your lives. We will wait upon the Lord and he will bless our days forward to eternity. We are going to heaven for sure I haven't had a meltdown since the hospital and today we must be ready on our A game. A simple breakfast four item breakfast. You can always add to it but this gives you a base line of a great meal.

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Asparagus Omelet Tortilla Wrap

Since this omelet is packed with whole grains, veggies and protein, all I have to do is add a side of fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast before work. Instead of asparagus, sometimes I make this with fresh spinach. —Bonita Suter, Lawrence, Michigan

Ingredients

• 1 large egg

• 2 large egg whites

• 1 tablespoon fat-free milk

• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 4 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced

• 1 teaspoon butter

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 whole wheat tortilla (8 inches), warmed

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Directions

• In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Place a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; add asparagus. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from pan.

• In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath. When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, spoon green onion and asparagus on one side. Fold omelet in half; serve in tortilla.

Nutrition Facts 1 wrap: 319 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.

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Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

My family loves these light and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes. And best of all, they're sweet enough to enjoy even without syrup. —Kim McConnell, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups fat-free milk

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 1 medium apple, chopped

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Directions

• In a bowl, whisk together first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, honey and oil; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in apple.

• Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown.

Health Tip: According to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health, people who at the most whole grains, compared to those who ate little or no whole grains, lived longer and had a lower risk of cancer and heart disease.

Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes: 241 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups

This tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 cups cut-up fresh fruit (pears, apples, bananas, grapes, etc.)

• 3/4 cup mandarin orange, vanilla or lemon yogurt

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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Directions

• Divide fruit among 6 individual serving bowls. Combine the yogurt, honey, orange zest and extract; spoon over the fruit.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.

Frittata Florentine

My family is all about brunchy meals like this gorgeous Italian omelet. Lucky for us, it’s loaded with ingredients we tend to have at the ready. —Jenny Flake, Newport Beach, California

Ingredients

• 6 large egg whites

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

• 2 turkey bacon strips, chopped

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach

• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Directions

• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients.

• In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper and bacon; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; top with spinach.

• Pour in egg mixture. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath; cook until eggs are nearly thickened. Remove from heat; sprinkle with basil, then cheese.

• Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Test Kitchen TipWant to make this recipe super healthy? Substitute 6 egg whites for the 3 whole eggs listed in the ingredients. You'll be using a total of 12 egg whites to complete the recipe.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 176 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.