I’m yet to buy my mum a Mother’s Day present this year although she’s told me I can give her $8 for the discounted ABBA CD she recently bought on sale. *sigh*
However, I’ll almost certainly travel the 42km (exactly) to her place, overnight it and cook her breakfast.
Both she and I are trying to lose weight and fortunately Weight Watchers has a heap of recipes which provide a good balance between being healthy while NOT compromising taste. Or, you know… fun.
So I decided to participate in WW’s Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Challenge and am planning to make mum the Bacon and Baked Bean Breakfast Stack. Now I know the day’s not about ‘me’ but I love both bacon and baked beans – yummy AND fibre-rich… so it’s a no-brainer. (The suggested recipes are all pretty straightforward – so youngsters can take over the kitchen – and include: Breakfast berry trifle, Bagels with smoked salmon and so forth. But…. hello?! BACON!)
Because I’m somewhat of a perfectionist I actually tested the recipe out in advance. (The things we do for love!)
For a change I’m including the recipe – compliments of WW. Although I have (ahem) made a few adjustments as it was a workday and I’m not an early riser.
Ingredients
2 can(s) Weight Watchers Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (2 x 130g cans)
42 g Bacon, 97% fat free, raw, (2 x slices)
6 individual cherry tomato, halved
45 g baby spinach leaves, (11 / 2 cups) Cos blech!
2 slice(s) wholegrain bread, toasted (GF for me!)
80 g low-fat cottage cheese
2 x 3 second spray
Instructions
- Heat baked beans in a small saucepan over low heat until hot. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. (Or… zap in microwave for 90 seconds)
- Meanwhile, lightly spray a small non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Cook bacon for 2 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. (Or zap in microwave for 30 seconds!)
- Re-spray pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add tomato and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tomato starts to soften. Add spinach and cook for a further 30 seconds or until wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Or, add to bacon when microwaving)
- Place a slice of toast on each plate. Top with baked beans,
spinach, bacon, tomato and feta cottage cheese. Season with freshly black ground pepper. Serve.
For the WWers out there, the brekkie is only 7 ProPoints!
But what’s super-important:
- For normal person – Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 2
- For me – Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes (ie. BARGAIN!)
It was totally scrumptious breakfast recipe but I’m thinking I could *probably* use real pots and pans on Mother’s Day, as a gesture of my love. ‘n’ stuff.
If you’re a mum, do you get breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day?
Do you take shortcuts like moi (microwaving rather than using the stove)?
Disclaimer: I have been given a free six month online membership to Weight Watchers but my thoughts, opinions and cooking expertise here are my own. 😉
I’m also Wordless Wednesdaying it with Trish from My Little Drummer Boys.
May 7, 2014
Looks yummy. If my Mother’s Day breakfast look that good on Sunday I will be wrapped.
May 7, 2014
I’m hoping mum’s looks a little better. Perhaps I’ll add some parsley etc for greenery!
May 7, 2014
There is nothing wrong with taking short cuts, I think your masterpiece looks great! There will be no breakfast in bed for me, I’m running in the Mother Day Classic on Sunday morning!
May 7, 2014
Oh, well, that’s a bit healthier than brekkie in bed. PLUS you’ll deserve a HUGE brunch or lunch after!
Deb
May 7, 2014
Love the sound and drooling at the thought of it now.
I don ‘t like to use microwaves so pots and pans for me always now.
May 7, 2014
I’ve got a friend who doesn’t own a microwave which I found strange, but guess it’s more common than I thought! 😉
May 7, 2014
Hmmm – had never thought of microwaving bacon before, might give that a go. Thanks for the tip.
May 7, 2014
Oh I do it all of the time! I use a paper kitchen towel under / over the bacon.
I’m all about saving time in the kitchen! 😉
May 7, 2014
I look forward to the day when my girls can make me breakfast (or even my husband). That looks delicious!
May 7, 2014
The recipes WW was sharing for Mother’s Day were all really simple – targeting kids. (And those in their 40s who are domestically-challenged!)
May 7, 2014
I just snorted my coffee, umm their one does look a bit tastier but I’m sure yours was made with LOVE!
May 7, 2014
Well that one was made for me, so DEFINITELY! 😉
May 7, 2014
Looks awesome – both versions!
May 7, 2014
True – lotsa protein there!
May 7, 2014
Am a big fan of the humble baked-bean although it’s not always the most social of foods!
This combo looks scrumptuous, will be making soon, shortcuts and all. 🙂
May 7, 2014
Have to say I ‘did’ think later that it be improved on… with the addition of a poached (in microwave natch!) egg on top!
May 7, 2014
I love your comparison.
May 7, 2014
Indeed! I’m a genius in the kitchen. (Cannot believe I’m single! 😉 )
May 7, 2014
I’m hoping to get breakfast in bed and I don’t really mind whether it’s cooked on the stove or the microwave … as long a I don’t have to cook it myself!
May 8, 2014
Ah yes… I completely understand that! I have my fingers crossed for you!
May 9, 2014
So good. I always forget about the humble bean for breakfast x
May 9, 2014
I know. I used to have them more often with either bacon or a poached egg stirred through them – as a good high fibre and protein-y brekkie!
May 15, 2014
I love your masterpiece! It’s made with love, right? That’s all that matters. Oh, and that it’s edible 😛 x
May 15, 2014
Oh yes, it tasted yummy. I actually added an egg to the Mother’s Day version I made!
Deb