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Microwave Apple Crisp Omelette

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 1.5 minute

Makes: 1 serving

Enjoy a little apple crisp in your omelet with this easy microwave recipe. The sweet flavour of apples and cinnamon add a great texture and flavour to your morning egg. Using a shallow bowl helps speed up and even the cooking time in the microwave.

Ingredients:

  • Half a small apple, cored and chopped
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) milk
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) large flake oats
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) wheat germ

Directions:

  1. In small shallow microwaveable bowl, stir together apple and cinnamon. Cover and cook on High for 30 seconds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oats and wheat germ. Pour into apple mixture and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 30 seconds; stir gently and cook on high for another 30 seconds or until egg is set.

Savoury Option: Use this method for Broccoli and Cheese Omelet. Omit apple, cinnamon and oats. Substitute 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh or frozen broccoli, Pinch freshly ground black pepper and 2 tbsp (25 mL) shredded light cheddar cheese. Cook as above.

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories: 180

Fat: 7 g

Saturated: 2 g

Cholesterol: 188 mg

Sodium: 76 mg

Potassium: 255 mg

Carbohydrates: 20 g

Fibre: 3 g

Protein: 10 g

Developed by Emily Richards, P.H. Ec.