This afternoon around 4:00 pm I was having a massive craving for a McDonald's Egg McMuffin. I immediately flashed back to this morning's weigh-in at my bathroom scale and made the smart and healthy decision to make a less fatty version. Decision heavily weighed by the fact that it is after 11:00am and Mickey D's no longer serves breakfast.
The hunt was on. After hitting up two grocery stores looking for the right stuff, I had everything I needed to satisfy my craving.
This is what I made.Oroweat Double Fiber English Muffin
Kraft American Singles, Fat Free Cheese
Hormel Deli Sliced Ham (2 slices)
Sunnyside Egg substitute (1/4 cup)
Toast Muffin.
Fry egg.
Stack.
It was bomb. Not only was it delicious, it is healthier than my evil-to-my-waistline alternative.
Let us compare
MY CREATION OF HEALTH vs. MCDONALD'S EGG MCMUFFIN OF DEATH
Calories: 210______________ Calories: 300
Total Fat: 2.8g _____________Total Fat: 12g
Sodium: 930 mg ____________Sodium: 820 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33.5g____ Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 8g___________ Dietary Fiber: 2
Sugars: 7.5g ______________ Sugars: 3g
Protein: 20g______________ Protein: 8g
Weight Watcher's Points: 6 ___Weight Watcher's Points: 8
With my recipe, I can shave 90 calories and 2 WW points off of my meal.
Do any of you have any healthier alternatives to some of your calorie-unfriendly meals?
Brilliant! I love these kinds of posts from you! You should do a whole series of restaurant foods made healthier at home! I came across the following recently, and thought the method of cooking the eggs in muffin cups would make it even more McDonald's authentic!
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Thanks Bri! Maybe I WILL! When I am in a hurry, I actually just use a glass cup, give it a quick spray with Pam, and either crack an egg right into the cup and whisk with a fork or pour egg beaters into it. Pop it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds and BAM! McDonald's-shaped egg! Haha!
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