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September is Better Breakfast Month. Need some ideas for easy, healthy breakfasts? Check out these recipes from the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
EGG IN A NEST
INGREDIENTS
• Cooking spray
• 1 slice whole wheat bread
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Coat a skillet with cooking spray.
Spread butter on both sides of bread.
Cut out a hole in the center using a glass or cookie cutter.
Place bread in skillet over medium heat.
Pour egg into the hole.
Cook over medium-low heat until egg begins to bubble.
Flip bread over and cook until egg is completely done.
Salt and pepper to taste.
BREAKFAST COOKIES
INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup honey, or light corn syrup
• ½ cup non-fat dry milk
• ½ cup raisins, or chopped dry fruit
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2½ cups crushed flaked cereal, such as cornflakes or bran flakes
DIRECTIONS
Wash hands and gather items.
Heat honey and peanut butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
Stir until blended.
Remove from heat and stir in dry milk.
Fold in cereal and raisins.
Drop by heaping Tablespoons onto waxed paper to form mounds.
Cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
Yield 12 servings.
FRUITY PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS
• 11/3 cups whole wheat flour
• 11/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, large
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar (1 Tablespoon, packed)
• 11/3 cups buttermilk, 1% fat
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup fresh or thawed fruit of your choice
DIRECTIONS
Preheat griddle. In medium bowl, stir or sift dry ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, beat egg, buttermilk, brown sugar and oil together. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto sprayed or seasoned hot griddle.
Flip the pancake when bubbles appear on the surface, turning only once.
Top pancakes with 1/4 cup fruit and serve immediately.
Also download “What’s for Breakfast,” which includes recipes for “Instant Oatmeal a la Home,” “Fresh Fruit Breakfast Parfait,” “Rush Hour Burrito” and “Light Lemon Yogurt Pancakes.”
Contact your county extension Family and Consumer Science agent for more recipes and ideas.
To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.
Dining and Cooking