Breakfast Confessions

Since Sundays, and the weekend in general, seem to be a fairly quiet time here on my blog, this seems like a good time to make a confession to you all.  It's rather dark in nature and I'm not proud of it.  But I need to get it out there.

I have an addiction.  I've tried to stop.  I've tapered off.  Gone cold turkey.  Tried mental imagery.  But I always go back.  

I know in the big picture it's not really "good", and definitely not good for me.  But something coded into my DNA needs it, and needs it in a bad way.

You guessed it, it's McDonald's Sausage McGriddle.

I know, many of you are just shaking your heads, possibly making little gagging noises.  I just can't explain it.  Like millions before me, why do I continue to run back to something that only harms me, and takes my money?

I don't know the answer to that question.  But I may have found a solution.  Once again thanks to Hungry Girl.

This little guy is the fake McGriddle.

I think I could grow to love him too, and he'll be much kinder to my arteries and my thighs.

These are the main components to the pancake part of the fake McG.

Here's how you make it:

1.  Melt 1 tsp light buttery spread in the microwave.

2.  Add 2 1/2 tbsp sugar free syrup, 1 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour, and 1/4 tsp baking powder and mix well.

3.  Bring a skillet sprayed with non stick spray to med heat.  Add batter to form 2 small pancakes.  Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown.  Then set pancakes aside

4.  Cook a veggie sausage patty (I used Morningstar Farm's) according to package directions.  Place between pancakes and enjoy.

Here's how I think the nutrition info breaks down.

The sausage patty is 80 calories.

The components of the pancakes add up to about 70 calories.

So about 150 calories compared to 420 for the real deal?  It's time for me to finally let go of my addiction.


Now if I can figure out how to put an "M" on top and mass produce it, I'll be in business.