The Perfect Snack

Hello everybody! So sorry I have been MIA lately. I have been battling a serious cold/flu and have been down and out. Finally feeling better, and today I want to share a simple "recipe" that took me quite a long time to perfect.

I've learned so much about the egg throughout the years, but this website in particular has taught me a lot! http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs/ 

Here is just one of the ten benefits they list for eggs. A single large boiled egg contains all of the following:

Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA.
Folate: 5% of the RDA.
Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA.
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA.
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA.
Selenium: 22% of the RDA.

Eggs also contain decent amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc. No wonder they call it the incredible, edible egg. 

As a kid, my mom always used to give us hardboiled eggs as a snack and they always were cooked to perfection. So, as a mom now, I have been trying to recreate that exact treat for my little ones. My mom has shared her recipe with me numerous times, but I just could never seem to get it the right way. I played around with a bunch of different techniques and have finally, finally...after many tries, come up with the perfect hardboiled egg...every time, never fails. Here is how I do it:

Serving Size: 2 eggs

1) Place eggs in a pan, single layer, and cover with cold water (about 1 inch above).
2) Bring to a rolling boil on high heat and let boil for 3 minutes (set timer).
3) Take off heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes (again, set timer). 
4) Place eggs in a bowl of ice water for  10 minutes.
5) Peel and enjoy!

**I normally will boil 6-8 eggs at a time so I can enjoy throughout the week. I just place the eggs, with the shell still on, in a tupperware and refrigerate for up to 5 days.**

Enjoy!