Breakfast – Just Brittany Moments

My Quick and Easy Yogurt Bowl!

Posted on August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 by Just Brittany Moments

I just love making yogurt bowls because they are so easy to prepare! Plus you can add anything you want to it such as fruits, granola, seeds, honey, peanut butter, chocolate chips, the options are endless!

Here’s what I added to mine:

–Vanilla Almond Granola which adds nice crunch and texture and improves digestion

–Maca Powder which is good for improving your mood and boosting your energy

–Chia Seeds they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, packed with protein, and are rich in antioxidants

-Blueberries are filled with antioxidants and improves brain function

Tell me what you like to add to your yogurt bowls?

What’s something that you add to your yogurt bowls that you think people would find to be unusual? lol

6 Yummy Alternatives For Sugar! Plus A Bonus Tip!

Posted on February 7, 2018January 11, 2018 by Just Brittany Moments

1. Agave Nectar

The Aztecs used agave thousands of years ago and praised this syrup as a gift from the gods. A derivative of the same plant as tequila, this golden sweetener tastes similar to honey and is perfect in hot or iced tea. But be sure to use in moderation—agave’s high fructose content can sometimes cross it in to the dangerous food zone!

2. Applesauce

Instead of a half-cup white sugar in a batch of oatmeal cookies, swap in an equal amount of applesauce! The natural sweetness from a Golden Delicious or Fuji apple is perfect in an after-dinner treat. Purchase the “no sugar-added” applesauce, or make a fresh batch at home!

3. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

For a warm winter treat, mix some unsweetened cocoa powder in a glass of hot water or skim milk. It’ll satisfy that sweet tooth without all the extra sugar the sweetened version includes. Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor!

4. Coconut Sugar

Get a little tropical and use coconut sugar in a fruit smoothie. Made from the sap of coconut flowers, this natural sugar comes in block, paste, or granulated form. Plus, it’s loaded with potassium which helps keep our bones strong!

5. Brown Rice Syrup

Brown rice syrup comes from (you guessed it!) brown rice. More nutritious than its high-fructose alternative, this buttery and nutty flavored syrup is perfect in granola bars and baked breads.

6. Puréed Banana

In the next loaf of banana bread, try using extra-ripe bananas and eliminating the sugar. The fruit naturally becomes sweeter as it ripens, so there’s no need for extra sugar.

Bonus Alternative: Lemon

If you’re a tea drinker like myself, squeezing the juice of half a lemon into your cup of tea can be helpful when cutting back on sugar! Lemon not only improves hydration, has vitamin C, and helps with weight loss, it also helps with digestion and freshens your breath!

But be careful to use lemon in moderation because of its acidity. So instead of using honey or sugar to flavor your tea, add some lemon juice to get all the great benefits!

Have you used any of these sugar alternatives?! Comment below if you have! I’d love to hear from you!

Egg Muffins w/Bacon For Breakfast On The Go!

Posted on January 29, 2018August 27, 2018 by Just Brittany Moments

The mornings can be so hectic that we don’t have time to eat a good, healthy breakfast and we end up grabbing a fast breakfast that may be full of carbs, sugar, salt, or preservatives!

Here is a quick and very easy recipe for a healthy, on the go breakfast option!

Ingredients:

-6 eggs

-3 pieces of bacon (crumbled)

-Seasonings: sea salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, or any other seasonings you’d like to use

-Chopped green peppers, red peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and green onions. Feel free to add any other veggies you’d like to add

-Shredded cheese; I used mozzarella

Directions:

-Crack 6 eggs in a bowl, add seasonings, and scramble together.

-Line a muffin pan with paper muffin cups and spray pam in each cup.

-Add chopped vegetables and crumbled bacon to each muffin cup.

-Pour the scrambled egg mixture slowly into each muffin cup until all the egg mixture has been used.

-Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Set oven to 400 degrees and let bake for 25-30 minutes.

-Check the middle with a toothpick and if it’s still a little gooey in the middle, it needs more time. When the center is set and the muffins are puffy, they are done cooking. Once they’re done cooking they are ready to eat!

You can eat these egg muffins right away with salsa or by itself. Or you can store them in a covered container in the fridge for about 1 week. To eat, just reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and enjoy!

Make these egg muffins and eat on the go for a healthy breakfast packed with veggies and protein to stay full all morning!