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Heart Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Sue Mah in the TV kitchen studio with host Lindsey Deluce

 

For February Heart Month, I showed 3 heart healthy breakfast ideas on TV. Check out the recipes below and watch the full interview clip.

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

BLT Breakfast Salad (Barley, Lettuce, Tomato)

Chickpea Flour Waffles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

 

4 jars of apple pie overnight oats with apples and flowers in the background

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This delicious breakfast features nutritious oats and the cozy flavours of apple pie. It's all made ahead of time so you can go ahead and hit that snooze button!
Course Breakfast
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 apple, diced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, toss apples with maple syrup and cinnamon. Cook in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
  • In a container or jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  • Spoon cooked apple on top of the oat mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before eating.
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Cheese and Veggie Omelet

 

Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast

Cheese and Veggie Omelet

Did you know that the vitamin D in eggs boosts the absorption of calcium from cheese? Add any veggie you have on hand for this easy and delicious meal!
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced onions or green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat eggs with a whisk or fork.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper. Whisk again.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Tilt and rotate the pan so that the egg is spread out evenly.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the egg starts to set. Fill half of the omelet with red pepper, onions and cheese.
  • Use a spatula to gently fold the unfilled side of the omelet onto the filled side.
  • Cook for about 1 minute.

Notes

Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast
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