June 18, 2010 2:08 PM

Katie Lee's Simple Breakfast

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start it off on the right foot?

"Early Show" Contributor Katie Lee shared some delicious, but most importantly, simple, ideas to kick-start your morning.


"Early Show" Recipes Galore


Triple Berry Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup mixed frozen berries
1 cup plain kefir
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave

METHOD:
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. Serve immediately in a chilled glass.

Egg and Avocado Sandwich

INGREDIENTS:
1 toasted whole wheat English muffin
2 tablespoons store bought hummus
1 boiled egg, sliced
1/2 avocado, sliced

METHOD:
Place eggs in a medium sized pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Once water begins to boil reduce the heat to a simmer, and let eggs finish cooking for about 12 minutes.

Place eggs in a bowl of cold water to stop cooking process and set aside.

Toast English muffin and spread 2 tablespoons of hummus. Slice 1/2 avocado and place on the English muffin.

When eggs are chilled, peel and slice. Place egg on top of the avocado and top with the English muffin.
Serve immediately.

For an Elvis-Style Buckwheat Pancake Sandwich, click on Page 2.


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