Bacon Alternatives For The Upcoming Bacon Shortage

Yes, I said bacon shortage and its going to hit sometime in 2013. No need to fret, there are amazing alternatives that not only taste great, but are a much (MUCH) healthier option. After all bacon isnt all that great for you, OK, its terrible for you. As many of you know Im chugging along with baby 3 and I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. This means Ive got to balance my carbs with (lean) proteins. Ive been eating all kinds of turkey bacon and veggie sausage. My favorites are Trader Joes thick-cut peppered turkey bacon and MorningStar Farms veggie sausage patties. They are delicious and coming from a pregnant food lover, thats saying something! Keep reading for some great recipes using bacon alternatives

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  Turkey Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs With Less Guilt

  This dog is some serious deliciousness. Turkey dog with turkey bacon, all the flavor, way less guilt. Yes, it can be done.
  Make your own Turkey bacon wrapped hot dogs
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  Sunrise Citrus Seared Tofu Cubes

  Make these tasty breakfast cubes that are packed with protein and flavor and made with tofu instead of the ol' fatty pig.
  Make your own sunrise citrus seared tofu cubes
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  Bacon Cup Salad With Less Guilt

  It's an edible bowl made out of bacon, turkey bacon, so you are not eating a grease bottom salad. You kids just might eat their greens!
  Make your own bacon cup salad with less guilt
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  Bacon Egg and Cheese Toast Cups

  What an awesome breakfast using an awesome alternative to pork bacon. It's a one pot meal for the morning!
  Get the recipe for bacon egg and cheese toast cups at Cooking With My Kid
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  Breakfast Sausage Frittata

  This recipe uses the most addicting veggie sausages, even the meat insisting, pork loving folks won't be able to tell the difference!
  Get the recipe for breakfast sausage frittata at Cooking With My Kid
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  Tempeh Bacon

  This is just the coolest recipe, you get to make your OWN meatless bacon and it tastes great. Go ahead and make the BLT.
  Get the recipe for tempeh bacon at Healthy Happy Life
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  Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

  Oooo, I love a good breakfast sandwich and this one will not disappoint and it's vegan!
  Get the recipe for tempeh bacon at Healthy Happy Life
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  Stay Put Breakfast Burrito

  There's my favorite veggie sausage again. This burrito is a favorite because the kids can eat it, they LOVE it and it virtually mess free!
  Make your own stay put breakfast burrito
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  Breadless BLT With Buttermilk Dressing

  My kids have become addicted to bacon on salads, hey if it makes them eat salad why not. Using turkey bacon will not change the taste.
  Get the recipe for breadless BLT with buttermilk dressing at Cooking With My Kid
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  Breakfast Pizza

  Dinner for breakfast! This is a fun way to switch up the morning and her recipe uses veggie bacon for a healthy vegetarian option.
  Get the recipe for breakfast pizza at Cooking With My Kid
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Honestly, any recipe that calls for bacon, you can just sub in an alternative like turkey bacon or veggie bacon.

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