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For the past couple of weeks I’ve been raving about eggs and about Arnold Select Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins. What I like about each of them:

• The incredible edible egg – low cal, excellent source of protein, and amazingly versatile, plus, I could eat brekkie all day, any time of day!
• Sandwich thins – whole grain, 100 calories, great source of fiber and also totally versatile.

So, pair the two together and WOWZA – great noshing options that are easy to make and easy on the calorie bank.

Healthy Egg McMuffin Sammies have long been one of my staples; but thanks to my friend and health coach extraordinaire, Meg Cline, who introduced me to the concept, I’ve been making eggs in the microwave like it’s going outta style! Talk about a time and mess saver. SCORE!

Here’s how to make the perfect microwaved egg: Spray a ramekin with some olive oil or grapeseed oil spray. Crack an egg into the ramekin. With a fork, break up the egg yolk. Microwave egg ~35-40 seconds. Voila! Turn over the ramekin and out pops the perfectly poached delight!

Here are a couple of my favorite Sammies – only a toaster oven and microwave required!!!:

Egg and Bacon Muenster

• 1 egg
• 1 Arnold Select Sandwich Thin
• 1 slice of Muenster cheese
• 1 slice of reduced sodium turkey bacon

In a toaster oven, toast the sandwich thin. Prepare egg as outlined above. Take egg out and let it cool. Next microwave your slice of turkey bacon. For the last minute of toasting, place the slice of cheese on the sandwich thin to melt cheese. Once the thin is done toasting, place the egg on one half, and then break your piece of bacon in two and layer on top of the egg and then make your sandwich complete by topping it off with the other half of the thin.

***If you’d like to experiment, a great little twist, is to swap the muenster cheese with 2 tbsp of pesto. YUMMY!

Salsa Jack and Egg

• 1 egg
• 1 Arnold Select Sandwich Thin
• 1 slice of Colby Jack cheese
• 2 tbsp salsa

In a toaster oven, toast the sandwich thin. Prepare egg as outlined above. Take egg out and let it cool. For the last minute of toasting, place the slice of cheese on the sandwich thin to melt cheese. Once the thin is done toasting, place the egg on one half, and then add your salsa and top with the other half of the thin.

Ta da! You’ve got yourself a great fiber rich, protein packed, low calorie breakfast! (about 300 calories per sammie (less if you only use ½ a slice of cheese)). Pair the sammies with a piece of fruit and you've got a quick, easy, healthy and filling – what’s not to <3?>