Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Tasty Tuesdays: Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Casserole



One of my favorite breakfast dishes to make when I have nothing but time is a casserole that was submitted by a fellow Fat Flush follower at annlouiseforum.com.  This morning, I decided to treat myself to this delicious, nutritious treat, making it with Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend.  Yummy!

Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Casserole

2 eggs
1 scoop vanilla whey powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 packets stevia
1 small spaghetti squash, cooked, seeds removed (or use 1/2 of a large squash)
1 cup frozen fruit

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat bottom and sides of 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray.  Place frozen berries in bottom of pan.

In blender, combine eggs, whey powder, cinnamon, and stevia until well blended.  Add spaghetti squash and blend until smooth.  Pour over berries.  Bake 35 - 40 minutes, until firm and lightly browned.  Let cool before cutting.

Shown topped with additional mashed berries and a dollop of Greek yogurt sweetened with just a tidge of pure maple syrup. 

Now, for the calorie count.  Are you ready?  The entire pan has just over 400 calories!  The entire pan!  Share it with a loved one and you have a fantastically low calorie breakfast.  Or serve up a piece for a guilt-free dessert! 

My favorite variations:

  • substitute ginger for the cinnamon and use frozen peaches
  • use frozen blueberries and serve with warm maple syrup
  • omit the cinnamon and use frozen raspberries
I have been tempted to use chocolate whey powder and Enjoy Life allergen-free mini chocolate chips, but I have not done so.   Yet.

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