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21
Oct
Low GI Breakfast – Cheese Quiche
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Cheese Quiche
Recipe Notes
Ideal as a weeknight supper or Sunday brunch, crustless triple-cheese quiche takes just minutes of prep time before cooking in the oven.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut up
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon [...]
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19
Oct
Whole Grain Cinnamon Pancakes
Recipe Notes
This nutritious and delicious brown sugar infused treat is so good that you’ll be craving breakfast for lunch, dinner, dessert and a mid-night snack.
Whole grains are a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as other valuable antioxidants not found in some fruits and vegetables. [...]
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Tags: antioxidant, cinnamon pancakes, healthy eating, low gi, low gi breakfast, low gi recipe, whole grain
12
Oct
Bacon and Cheddar Quiche
Recipe Notes
Say oui to this quiche! This French-inspired breakfast favorite was healthily tweaked without dropping the cheddar and bacon, and every slice will be a pièce de résistance.
Cheddar, bacon, and eggs, oh my! Have no fear; this dish can be healthified with simple substitutions to cut reduce fat and calories. For 83% [...]
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11
Oct
Banana Chocolate-Chip Muffins
Recipe Notes
Finally, a muffin that deserves its crown. Peel away fat and calories with this healthified take on a classic quick bread.
Baking a better muffin required us to carefully sift through the ingredients. We used whole wheat flour, and added more banana for more natural sweetness.
Ingredients:
Muffins
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal® [...]
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Tags: banana, chocolate chip muffins, healthy eating, low gi, low gi breakfast, low gi recipe
8
Oct
Low GI Breakfast – Streusel Coffee Cake
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Streusel Coffee Cake
Recipe Notes
What a delicious way to start the day! You’ll crumble for this streusel coffee cake.
With half the fat and one-third fewer calories, you’ll take even more comfort from this comfort food.
Ingredients:
Streusel
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon [...]
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Tags: coffee cake, healthy eating, low gi, low gi breakfast, low gi recipe, streusel
5
Oct
Low GI Breakfast – Swiss Rye Strata
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Swiss Rye Strata
Recipe Notes
Foods high in lutein may help promote eye health. Lutein is found in the yolk of the egg.
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
4 slices caraway-dill cocktail rye bread, cubed (2 cups)
1/2 cup shredded fat-free Swiss cheese (2 oz)
1/3 cup diced smoked chicken or turkey, if desired
1/2 cup fat-free egg product or 3 egg whites
3/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/8 teaspoon [...]
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14
Sep
Raspberry French Toast Bake
Recipe Notes
The busy school schedule is enough to weigh you down. Don’t let the additional breakfast calories do the same. Here’s a delicious, healthy breakfast dish you can easily whip up the night before.
Ingredients:
French Toast
1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long)
4 oz (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream [...]
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25
Aug
Low GI Breakfast – Vegetable Biscuit Bake
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Vegetable Biscuit Bake
Recipe Notes
Roasted veggies and rosemary-garlic Bisquick® mix biscuits star in a make-ahead brunch dish.
Vegetables offer a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and folate to name a few. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.
No rosemary? Dried basil leaves makes a flavorful stand-in.
Ingredients:
Biscuits
3 1/3 cups Bisquick [...]
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Tags: healthy breakfast, low gi, low gi breakfast, low gi recipe, vegetable biscuit bake
24
Aug
Whole Wheat-Blueberry Muffins
Recipe Notes
Whole wheat flour and a touch of honey update classic blueberry muffins.
Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains daily may help reduce blood cholesterol. Look for the word “whole” to be sure you get the whole grain.
Fresh blueberries in season? They can be used instead of the frozen berries.
Ingredients:
Topping
2 tablespoons packed brown [...]
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Tags: blueberry muffins, healthy breakfast, low gi, low gi breakfast, low gi lifestyle, low gi recipe, whole wheat, Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
20
Aug
Spinach Frittata with Creole Sauce
Recipe Notes
Explore the flavors of France, Spain and Africa with the zesty Creole Sauce topping this classic spinach frittata.
Folic acid is a B vitamin found in dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. Folic acid is important for healthy blood cells and healthy pregnancies.
Ingredients:
Sauce
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 [...]
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