Fitness Fuel: Good Eats For Mother’s Day

Make this for mom and show her you care! This twist on an old French favorite increases the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’ll start both your day off right.

Ingredients:  

2 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, drained
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 ounces fresh blueberries
1/2 cup egg whites, whipped slightly
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 pinch cinnamon
Orange zest
Non-stick spray  

Instructions:

In a bowl, blend cottage cheese and vanilla. Spread on one side of bread. Scatter blueberries on top of cottage cheese. Cover with the other slice of bread, making a sandwich. In a shallow bowl, lightly whip egg whites. Mix in skim milk and cinnamon. Carefully dip both sides of sandwich in egg whites, holding the sandwich together. Spray pan lightly with non-stick spray and heat pan over medium heat. When warm, place sandwich in and when browned on both sides, remove from pan. Slice in half. Sprinkle with more berries if desired.

Cookware: 

1 medium non-stick pan

Nutrition Facts (per serving) 

Calories  278 Fat (g)4Saturated Fat (g)1Cholesterol (mg)-Sodium (mg)-Carbohydrate (g)39Fiber (g)5Protein (g)24Calcium (mg)-

(Source: blog.madsweat.com)