One thing I learned in 2013 is living frugally, preparing meals ahead of time keeps you on track, AND planning ahead. Hopefully, I can share some tips and tricks that help our family eat cheaply but more importantly healthier.
Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
16 oz. egg whites
1 Red bell pepper
224g turkey sausage
112g shredded cheddar cheese
8 whole grain/whole wheat tortillas
Servings
8 burritos
Nutrition
Calories 202.25
Fat 8.5g
Carbs 12.75g
Protein 20.25g
Cost per serving: $1.25
To make these breakfast burritos you need to first scramble your eggs and sauté your bell pepper. I then take a tortilla and fill it with bell pepper, 2oz of egg whites, 28g of turkey sausage, and 14g of cheddar cheese. Next, you will wrap the burrito in a paper towel and then foil. Place in freezer safe ziplock bag. Freeze. To prepare, unwrap from foil but leave the burrito in paper towel. You will microwave for about a 90 seconds (give or take). You can add onions, mushrooms, spinach, or whatever your preference is.
Egg McMuffins
Ingredients
1 package of whole wheat/whole grain English muffins
6 slices of cheese (preferably fat-free or 2%)
6 slices of Canadian bacon
6 eggs
Servings
6 Muffins
Nutrition
Calories 242
Fat 7.3g
Carbs 28.2g
Protein 18g
Cost per serving: .80 cents
These are super simple to make and prepare. I actually bake my eggs in a muffin tin to get perfect round eggs AND for time saving purposes. I bake my eggs at 350 for 12 minutes. As the eggs are cooking go ahead and toast your muffins. Next, your ready to assemble. Wrap each muffin in a paper towel and then foil. Place in freezer safe ziplock bag. Freeze. To prepare, microwave for 90 seconds (give or take). Just like the burritos you can make a wide variation using turkey bacon, sausage, or even adding onion, peppers, etc. to your eggs.
These are excellent for on the go. Jamie usually leaves our house fairly early to workout at the gym so he can put these in his bag and microwave once he gets to work. The biggest plus to making these at home is the savings. Whether you buy frozen already made or go through the drive-thru...the savings usually are up to 65%. For example, my egg mcmuffin costs .80 cents where as McDonald's would cost you close to $4!!!
Most people aren't too concerned with cost...they just want to know they are eating healthier (especially this time of year while everyone is on the diet craze). So for the people looking at the nutrition...my homemade muffins are less in calories, fat, and protein. Actually, half the fat!!! Proof is in the pudding... ;)
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