Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

The inspiration for this was a recipe I found for a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.  I had been craving it, and then finally decided to try it as a protein shake.  Uhm, YUM.

1 Frozen Sliced Banana
1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree (NOT Pumpkin Pie Filling)
1/3 cup Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt
6 oz Vanilla Almond Milk
1tsp of Vanilla
dash of cloves
dash of pumpkin pie spice
1 scoop of Vanilla Protein powder

Blend and serve!

I am a pumpkin fanatic... and this was amazing.  I haven't tried it with my usual spinach added yet, but I plan too.  In the meantime, definitely yummy.

Venison Steak... for breakfast!

I've never eaten steak for breakfast.  In the 32 years I've been alive, it's just not my idea of a breakfast meat.  But we had a small among of leftover venison steak from dinner the night before, so I figured I would try it.  I just quickly sauteed the sliced venison in a pan on the stove and served with the following:

I used the Smashed Red Potatoes from the night before to make some really killer home fries.  Just a little EVOO in the frying pan, dump the leftover potatoes in and saute until desired crispness! 

A 2 egg omelet with onions and tomato with a dash of parsley, black pepper and milk.  And a toasted everything bagel thin. 

And... ketchup.  Yes, I am one of those people who eats their eggs with ketchup.  Deal with it. 

All in all, it was a fabulous brunch.  I don't know that I would purposely cook a steak in the morning to have with breakfast, but I enjoyed it. 

Sauteed Peaches & French Toast

This was a last minute, quick Sunday breakfast. Full of flavor, easy and not so healthy!

Leftover, few day old baguette (from Whole foods)

Buttermilk

Eggs

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Cream Cheese

Syrup

Peaches

PAM

Mix buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and soak bread. Cook to preference. In a separate pan, spray with PAM, and saute peaches until warm. Spread syrup and cream cheese on French toast and accompany with peaches.

I used peaches that were overripe as they needed to be used or thrown out. They were extra juicy and warm. YUM.