Okay, I admit that I will buy a sausage McMuffin with egg sandwich when traveling early in the morning. It’s convenient and tasty enough, but then I have to adjust what I eat for the rest of the day due to the high calorie and fat content. However, I make my own delicious breakfast sandwich when I’m home.
My substitute has received rave reviews from a number of people, so I know it competes favorably with the fast food version. Like most people, I’m trying to limit my fat, cholesterol and calorie intake. This doesn’t take long to prepare and you will have a very hearty, high protein meal to start the day off right.
– put English Muffin in toaster and set darkness to your preference
– lightly spray a cereal bowl with Pam Organic Olive Oil
– pour Eggbeaters container into the bowl (you can use half if you don’t want a large egg sandwich)
– while the English Muffin is toasting, put the bowl with egg into a microwave and set on high for two minutes; you can drape a paper towel over it to prevent spattering
– when the English Muffin is done, slide the cooked Eggbeater egg onto a slice
– place a slice of Kraft reduced fat cheese on top of the egg
– place the Morningstar Farms Griller burger on a paper towel and microwave on high for one minute
– when the Griller is done, place it on the egg sandwich (by now, the cheese will have melted and will continue to melt)
– add catsup or your usual condiment to the sandwich
– enjoy your delicious homemade breakfast sandwich!
Total Calories: 277
Total Fat: 6.9 gms
Total Saturated Fat: 3.7 gms
Total Cholesterol: 25 mg
Total Carbs: 30 gms
Total Protein: 23 gms
Now, compare the above sandwich with a McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin With Egg:
Total Calories: 450
Total Fat: 26 gms
Total Saturated Fat: 10 gms
Total Cholesterol: 260 mg
Total Carbs: 31 gms
Total Protein: 20 gms
There’s quite a significant difference, wouldn’t you agree? I also add some garlic powder to the egg mixture and/or cayenne pepper, sometimes using curry powder. Experiment with the ingredients to make your own healthy breakfast sandwich that your entire family will enjoy.
Recent research has proven that the breakfast meal is the most important one of the day, yet too many people have a cup of coffee and a donut for breakfast. Remember the old adage that this research confirms? Eat like a King for breakfast, a Prince for lunch, and a Pauper for dinner.
