Funfetti Pancakes

Every weekend I always make the family a huge breakfast, I guess it's my mommy guilt kicking in because during the week we only have time to open to our eyes throw on whatever clothes on that we can find and have a quick bowl of cereal and race out the door.

So on Saturday I was making pancakes for breakfast as I normally do and my daughter and son were helping me prepare them to put on the griddle, when my daughter asks  "can we put sprinkles in them?" and of course I said " why not?! go ahead!" this stroke of genius from my 4 year old was a major hit in our house.  Such a big hit that we even made it again for Sunday morning breakfast!

I hope you all enjoy this as much as we did! they are super simple to make and they are sure to be a hit in your house also!   Happy eating from my kitchen to yours!!




What you need:

2 cups Original Bisquick  mix 

1 cup milk

2 eggs 

2 teaspoons of baking powder 

1/8 teaspoon lemon extract  (a drop)

3 teaspoons of sugar 

1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

1/2 cup of sprinkles 


How to:

• Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear.)

Stir all ingredients until blended. Pour by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle.

Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden. To keep warm, place in single layer on cookie sheet. Cover with aluminum foil, and place in 200°F oven up to 10 minutes.

Notes:

When stirring ingredients use a wire whisk or fork if any clumps are left over do not worry because they will disappear while cooking.

Tomato and Feta Frittata

After I went to the gym this morning I was STARVING!!! So, I decided to make this figure friendly; yet absolutely amazing frittata.  It really has all the essential elements you would want in a dish, protein,  veggies, and a tiny smidgen of carbs for those of us who NEED our carbs! (I happen to be one of those people!)  Anyhow it was really quick and easy to make...actually quite effortless.  This dish is great for all meals, and it's also great for a make ahead meal as well.  It keeps well in the fridge and it's great for a high protein snack!  I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!  Happy eating from my kitchen to yours!! 

Delightfully adapted from Weight watchers 360

Ingredients

1 small shallot, chopped

2 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half if large
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons dried panko
Directions:
Preheat broiler to low heat

Coat a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Add shallot to skillet; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, egg whites, salt and pepper; stir in tomatoes and shallot.

Coat bottom and sides of same skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook until almost set, loosening edges of frittata occasionally, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over eggs; top with panko.

Place skillet under broiler, 4 inches from heat; broil until cooked through and panko browns, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch carefully to avoid burning). Remove from broiler immediately and let sit for 1 minute; cut into 4 wedges.  Garnish with fresh basil.

Note: If you don't have Panko bread crumbs plain or Italian bread crumbs work fine as well.