Cheesy AM Tacos Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 6-inch whole wheat flour tortillas (or 4 corn tortillas) 4 tsp. salsa Directions: * Whisk eggs and egg whites together in a bowl * Grease a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set to medium heat * Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir while cooking until almost set desired scramble-consistency is reached * Fold in the cheese and beans * Heat tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds (or less) until warm * Transfer tortillas to a plate and spoon the scramble evenly onto each tortilla * Top with salsa * Enjoy at home or wrap in foil to enjoy while on-the-go Avocado Toast Ingredients: 2 slices bread, whole grain, toasted Avocado, sliced Salt ½ tbsp butter (optional) Drizzle of olive oil Directions: * Toast bread slices * Spread the butter evenly onto each piece (optional) * Slice an avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh * Slice the flesh and spread onto each piece of toast * Drizzle with olive oil * Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste ⇒ Extra topping ideas: fried eggs, tomato slices, salsa, corn, bacon bits (or veggie meats), cheese, cayenne pepper English Muffin Toasts Ingredients: 1 whole wheat english muffin ½ cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) 1 tbsp. honey 4-5 small strawberries Directions: * Use a serrated knife to slice the english muffin in half * Toast the muffin halves in the toaster until the edges are golden brown * Transfer the toasted halves onto a plate and allow them to cool for a few minutes * Mix the ricotta (or cottage cheese) and honey together in a small bowl * Spread evenly onto each piece of muffin toast * Thinly slice strawberries and place on top ⇒ Extra topping ideas: sliced peaches, fruit preserves, raisins, craisins, dried apples, slivered almonds, crushed pistachios, grapes Breakfast Box To-Go Ingredients: 1 large hard-boiled egg ¼ cup almonds ½ cup lowfat cottage cheese ½ cup blueberries or strawberries 4 whole grain wheat crackers Directions: * Place each ingredient in separate resealable bags or small tupperware containers and place in a lunch box * Don’t forget a spoon for the cottage cheese! Portable Parfait Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt ½ cup blueberries ½ cup strawberries ¼ cup granola or whole grain cereal Directions: * Thinly slice the strawberries and place in a tupperware container with an airtight lid * Top with half of the yogurt * Wash blueberries and add them on top * Cover the berries with the remaining yogurt * Top with granola or cereal * Don’t forget to pack a spoon! ⇒ Extra topping ideas: chia seeds, coconut flakes, honey, slivered almonds, cinnamon-sprinkled bananas