Recipe Wednesday - Easy & Healthy Cornbread

This time of the year I am not beyond looking for a quick, easy recipe to whip up and throw into the oven just to take the chill out of the house.  Whether you're fixing to sit down to crock pot stew, chicken soup or even the old stand by of spaghetti, corn bread fits the bill.  This recipe from allrecipes.com is a winner.  Lots of great reviews about the texture, taste and variations, this cornbread scored high marks even for breakfast as johnny cakes.  Quick, easy and a good food choice, I'm all in.

Excellent and Healthy Cornbread photo retrieved from allrecipes.com.

Makes 1 - 8" x 8" pan

Prep: 10 minutes   Cook: 25 minutes   Ready In: 35 minutes
Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).  Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, soda and salt.  Stir in yogurt and eggs.  Do not over mix, stir only until well blended.  Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until center of the bread springs back when gently pressed.

Nutrition
Calories: 117 kcal
Cholesterol: 36 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 281 mg
Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
Fat: 1.4 g
Protein: 4.4 g

Microwave Coffee Cup Scramble

Eggs are not as high in cholesterol as once thought and they pack a lot of protein in a small package.  Eggs also are a naturally good source of Vitamin D, which plays an important role in Calcium absorption.  Calcium is the building block of strong bones.   There's no excuse for missing breakfast with this fast and easy recipe.

What You Need

2	EGGS
2	Tbsp. milk
2	Tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese
	Salt and pepper

Here’s How

1. COAT 12-oz. microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. ADD eggs and milk; beat until blended.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH 45 seconds; stir. MICROWAVE until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.
3. TOP with cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Insider Info

• Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times may need to be adjusted.
• Find more quick Egg breakfast recipes on Facebook at the Incredible Edible Egg