Personalized egg frittata

This past weekend I experienced one of the most educational, exhausting, and exciting weekends. I was a part of the staff for SCW Mania, a fitness conference in Philadelphia. I took part in helping set up, take down, monitor doors, be the captain for sessions, and take part of the Mania experience. I was on my feet all day either listening to educational lectures or taking part of a hard new workout between working the conference. It was exhausting, but so worth it! I feel that it will make me a much better personal trainer and dietitian!
Since Philadelphia is 25 minutes away from me, I commuted from home two out of the three mornings. I didn't get much sleep, but I made sure I packed the correct meals to keep me going throughout the busy, active day. Being prepared is so important to making healthy choices.
 I have to be honest, the first day I did not prepare any meals and I lived on snacks foods. The quick meal I ate, for two meals during one day, was animal crackers and peanut butter with fruit and a quest bar in between. My options were limited and I had no time between sessions. Working out all day I had to consume something. I have to say I did not feel great after that day, so I made sure to prep my meals the night before.
Each night I got home, I spent some time in the kitchen preparing my meals for the next day. I wanted to make a healthy breakfast and lunch to keep me moving throughout the next day.
          Here is what I packed:

• Breakfast: personalized egg and kale frittata and banana
• Lunch: salad with balsamic vinegar, sprouted whole wheat sandwich with low sodium turkey and lettuce, apple
• Snacks: triple zero yogurt and a Smores Quest bar.  

This month's theme for Recipe Redux is to create a new idea for breakfast. Since I have been living off of eggs each morning, I thought I would provide everyone with what I have been making the night before I go to work or an event like the fitness convention. It is an easy way to prepare for a healthy start for the next day. 

Personalized Egg Frittata

Ingredients:

-1 cup greens (I used kale and spinach)

-1 egg

-3/4 cup egg whites (4 egg whites) 

-1/4 oz cheese (I used sharp cheddar; any cheese would work)
-Spices: Garlic salt, minced dried onion, pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl, beat eggs, egg white, spices.
2. Add greens and mix.
3. Spray a small oven- and microwave-safe container with olive or vegetable oil. 
4. Add the egg mixture to the container, top with cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, make sure the frittata does not jiggle! (I use my toaster oven.)
6. Remove and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
7. Place the lid on and place in fridge.
8. Remove in the morning, pop in microwave for a minute and half or a toaster oven. 
9. Enjoy!
   

Breakfast is my favorite meal so I have many different options on my blog:

• Egg options to make ahead: I recently posted this kale and mushroom crust-less quiche. When I made this quiche, I sliced a piece each day for my breakfast and I just reheated it in the microwave at work. Super easy and healthy! Another egg option are these egg frittata muffins 
• Muffin options: These sweet potato wheat muffins, berry banana whole wheat muffins, and cranberry orange walnut muffins. 
• Pancake options: blueberry oatmeal pancakes with blueberry-chia syrup and whole wheat banana pancakes
• Breakfast bars 

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