August 20, 2018

3 simple ways to enjoy breakfast

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we also know that it’s hard to find the time to make a balanced and nutritious meal in the morning.

Enter: the Microwave Egg Cooker.

This small kitchen gadget is a lifesaver in the morning and won’t take up counter space. It cooks eggs in your microwave in just 1-2 minutes and is easy to use and clean. Check out our video on how they work below!

Eggs are nature’s perfect fast food and they are so easy to prepare and enjoy in your Microwave Egg Cooker!

Check out three of our favourite Microwave Egg Cooker Recipes below!

English Muffin Egg Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 english muffin, toasted
  • 1 tomato slice
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese

Crack the eggs into the Microwave Egg Cooker. Add salt and pepper. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, pulling back small area for venting. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute or until set. 

Slide the egg on the bottom half of the toasted English muffin. Top with tomato and cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining English muffin half. 

Tip: For extra protein, add a slice of ham, cooked bacon or turkey to the sandwich.

​Easy Western Bagel

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped western veggies, such as green pepper, tomato and red onion
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 bagel, toasted
  • 1 slice Black Forest Ham
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese

Crack the eggs into the Microwave Egg Cooker. Whisk with a fork for 20 seconds; stir in the veggies, salt and pepper. Cook in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until set.

Slide the egg on the bottom half of the toasted bagel. Top with ham, cheese and remaining bagel half.

Tips: Add extra flavour by topping cooked egg with salsa or keep a container with chopped assorted veggies and ham in the fridge for quick and easy sandwich assembly.

BLT Egg Wrap

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 slice chicken bacon
  • 1.4 tsp onion powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 small low-fat flour tortilla
  • 2 tsp low-fat mayonnaise
  • leaf lettuce
  • 2 tbsp diced tomato

Cook bacon in non-stick skillet over medium heat or in microwave, until crisp; fold in half and set aside.

Crack the egg into the Microwave Egg Cooker. Add onion powder, salt and pepper and whisk with a fork for 20 seconds. Cook in the Microwave for 1 minute or until set.

Spread tortilla with mayonnaise. Place lettuce on top, add bacon, egg and tomato. Fold wrap and serve.


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