Peanut Butter Waffles

I'm all about simple yet effective and this concept can be applied to my breakfasts as well. One way to keep you feeling fuller longer is to sub out butter for a nut butter because it is packed with protein. I don't have a waffle maker so I just opted for some multigrain waffles from Trader Joe's (TJs). There are better waffles out there, but these are what I have. This breakfast was quick to make and filling!

Ingredients

• 2 waffles (any kind you want)

• 2 tbsp Peanut butter

• 1 tbsp Honey 

• 1 cup Granola

• 4 slices turkey bacon (I used Butterball--cheap and yummy!)

• 1 cup Almond milk

Step 1: Toast the two waffles to your liking. Put you turkey bacon strips on a microwaveable plate and nuke for about 3-5 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your bacon. 

Step 2: Take out your waffles and spread them with peanut butter, sprinkle your granola on top and then drizzle some honey over the tops. Take your bacon slices out of the microwave (CAUTION: THE PLATE WILL BE HOT), set on plate. Finally, pour yourself a cup of almond milk to wash it all down.

Explanation time: I chose to opt for turkey bacon because it is lower in fat than regular bacon with only 30 calories for 2 slices. Regular bacon actually gets a bad rep, but if you choose a leaner version of your favorites, you don't have to sacrifice your beloved pork bacon. The peanut butter on the waffle packs protein that you should be eating at every meal, especially at breakfast, while the granola adds a crunch and extra flavor. Lastly, the almond milk, it has very high nutritional value because it is made from finely ground almonds and water. In comparison to regular cow's milk, almond milk has fewer calories, contains antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals. This breakfast is like I said, simple yet effective because it doesn't take too many ingredients and effective in that it will keep you fuller longer. Try it out!!

ENJOY!!