The "FitGriddle"

It doesn't matter how much knowledge you have about the evils of most fast food.

You know the number of calories, the chemicals, and the questionable methods of preparation that goes into convenience like that.

Yet, the cravings still hit. I craved a McGriddle this morning, and I don't even remember the last time I went through the Golden Arches for a meal. 

Right as I began staring at my UGGs and wondering if I had a couple dollars in change to give in to one of my many guilty pleasures, I stopped myself.

I decided that my long-term goals were more important than my short-term cravings.

That makes me sound pretty motivated, right?! ;)

Truth be told, I really just had a healthy version come to mind (so as much as I'd like to say I'm all about that willpower, I just knew I'd still maybe get the taste!). I decided to give it a shot. It could be disgusting or it could be wonderful.

Five short minutes later (I still would have been sitting in that drive-thru line, btw!), I was taking a guiltless, wonderful bite of my newest kitchen creation.

So, if you like that sweet and salty combination for breakfast now and then, here's what you can do...

The "FitGriddle"

280 calories

-1/2 banana 

-2 eggs

-Walden Farms Pancake Syrup

-Jimmy Deans Fully-Cooked Turkey Sausage Patty

-Sargento Ultra-Thin Colby-Jack Cheese Slice

1. Mash the banana, and beat with one of the eggs. Pour two "pancakes" onto pre-heated pan over medium heat. Let them cook about a minute before drizzling syrup on each one. Flip when golden brown and finish cooking.

2. Meanwhile, make an egg "patty" in another pan while the turkey sausage warms up in the microwave. Melt slice of cheese on the egg in the pan.

3. Assemble like a sandwich & enjoy! 

P.S. I typically prefer "clean" foods, so these are a bit more processed than I'd like...but it's a nice treat and still a better choice than the drive-thru! Let me know what you think!