Recipe for Banana Bread in a Mug

I've seen, and mostly ignored, all the recipes on line for cakes cooked in a mug in the microwave.  We just don't eat dessert much (other than the requisite square of dark chocolate after dinner).  However, when I saw this recipe for banana bread done in a mug on Kita's blog, Pass the Sushi, I book marked it for the inevitable time when I had some sketchy looking (brown spotted) bananas on the counter.  

More Egg White Breakfast Ideas

A while back I shared a recipe for a quick egg white breakfast made in the microwave.  I love these things!  Quick, easy, versatile, healthy, filling...all good things.  I've snapped a couple of photos of other variations so I thought I should be a good blogger and share.


Here's the original made with turkey pepperoni and cheese...

I call both of these "salsa egg whites" but make them two different ways.  Here's the first...

A cup of egg whites, 2 TBSP fresh salsa, 1 TBSP low fat grated cheese; microwave 1 1/2-2 minutes; top with taco sauce.

For the second version...

A cup of egg whites and 1 sandwich slice low fat cheddar torn in to small pieces microwaved 1 1/2-2 minutes.  Top with 2 TBSP fresh salsa and freshly ground black pepper.

Don't forget to use a bowl/dish large enough to allow for the puffing that occurs during cooking (I use a glass prep bowl) and do keep an eye on it but don't panic when you see it puff up.  Spray the bowl with cooking spray before adding the ingredients.

You'll be surprised how filling these are and how well they "stick" with you through the morning.

Aloha and welcome to all the new readers of the blog-glad to have you and would love to hear from you!

What are you eating for breakfast these days?



Microwave Popcorn

Do you know how easy it is to make popcorn in the microwave? I don’t mean the many varieties of prepackaged popcorn which can contain various oils and additives. I mean just plain ole’ corn popped in the microwave in a paper bag with just hot air. How easy is that?
I heard about this on the South Beach chat boards-gave it a try and now I’m hooked. I like that I can add just the right amount of salt and flavorings. And, it is very filling!