What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Enjoyable Eats: Instant Plum Brekkie! Sooo, I went in for my annual health assessment, and learned I’m not eating enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains each day. I reported 3-4 servings of each and learned those numbers need to be bumped up to 5 servings a day. Seriously??? You’d never know it by the foods I post on my blog. Let me be clear, I do prepare and eat EVERYTHING you see from Gail’s Kitchen. Granted, I am getting older. But in my defense, I simply cannot eat as much as I did when I was younger. My metabolism won’t allow it. I need to think about the stress and strain extra weight can put on the heart, back, joints, and feet. That being said, my BMI (body mass index) is within a healthy range, which is good. If you need to make substitutions of ingredients to meet your own personal goals, please do what is right for you.
INSTANT PLUM BREKKIE
Ingredients:
2 slices quinoa multigrain bread
1-2 tablespoons Neufchâtel cheese
1 plum, pit removed and sliced
1 teaspoon granola
Dusting of ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Instructions:
In a toaster oven, lightly brown bread on both sides. Spread Neufchâtel cheese on each piece of toast. Arrange sliced plums over creamed cheese layer. Add the granola-topper. Sprinkle with a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg.
You’re a very healthy eater, that’s crazy.
As is this brekkie. As in crazy good.
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Thanks. Tryin’ to hit my daily fruits and veggies….(she said as she waddled away.) 😂
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You’re doing just fine, Gail.
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Have so missed your food.. I have just made plum chutney.. Bottled and needs a month or so before it should be opened.. 😉
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Lisa, I bow to your kitchen masterpiece. 👏👏👏
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hahaha you haven’t tasted it yet.. 😉
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I hear you -and I get it! Best of luck and at least you make a diet interesting-and tasty!
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Right? Variety is the spice of life. 🍁🍂🌾
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Looks and sounds AMAZING! 😃😋
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Thanks very much. Happy Fri-Yay! 🍁🍂🌾
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I love this simple and flavorful recipe, Gail! I imagine you’re getting enough of those things. Sometimes we sneak them in, but don’t count them when asked – for example, tomato sauce is something sometimes we forget to count as a fruit or veggie. Or Raisin Bran, or jam (ok, maybe that one’s a stretch) You know, these things count, but don’t necessarily occur to us when asked.
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I know. Until I began “counting” condiments and garnishes, I thought I was seriously lacking in some areas. A spoonful of granola on yogurt, for instance, is a nice addition of grains and nuts. 👏👏👏
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I love this! Yum!
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It’s simply delish as well as good for the body. 💜
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