Meal Prep, Personal Training, recipes
Breakfast Inspiration (Recipes+ links!)
Hey!
I hope you all had a great Memorial day and weekend! Yesterday, the sun was shining and I spent the entire day outside enjoying the city.
Apparently my brother and sister-in-laws pup also enjoyed the day!
Maybe a bit too much… (thats her bed–she got hungry)
I ate breakfast and worked out.
Speaking of breakfast, I am eager to share these recipes with you all because well, I don’t mess around when it comes to breakfast!
Breakfast. Lets be honest. It is the best meal out there. Some of you may not be breakfast eaters, but just a moment to think what your body needs, not what your body wants if you want your metabolism to be running all throughout the day. By avoiding breakfast, you will plummet your metabolism, making it harder to focus, stay energized, have solid workouts and umm…its the best meal of the day so just EAT IT.
I always try to keep breakfast new and interesting, playing around with different flavors and ingredients. It is easier than you think to ‘switch things up’ when it comes to breakfast. Try a new fruit, new fat, new protein source. Think ‘outside’ of the box! You don’t necessarily have to eat breakfast food for breakfast. Who says that chicken, avocado and brown rice can’t be eaten for breakfast?! Sounds delicious and nutritious to me!
There are some people out there who are breakfast skippers for whatever reason. Maybe you are not hungry in the morning or maybe you think you are saving calories and will jump start your weight loss if you skip out on breakfast, but let me say that this meal is the most important of the day!
What you are eating for breakfast is equally as important as eating itself. You want to make sure you are fueling your body properly and keeping your tank full for a few hours! This meal sets the tone for the entire day! Better the fuel=improved focus, energy, workouts, fat burning and metabolism!
What I look for when I make my breakfast
- Eat within 1 hour
- Protein (usually eggs or egg whites but also chicken, plain Greek Yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, chicken or whey protein)
- Good fat (flax seed meal, coconut oil, almond butter, peanut butter, nuts, flax oil, avocado)
- Complex Carbs (oats, oat bran, quinoa, ezekial bread)
- Fruit (usually berries, banana or grapefruit)
- Veggie (usually greens such as spinach or kale but also diced cucumbers or peppers)
- Quick and easy (So I often prepare my breakfast the night before)
- Must taste good
- Keep me satisfied for a few hours
Skip the cereal bar and take the time to prepare some homemade protein/oat bars to grab and go!
When I get bored with my food, I like to try new things. It’s the best way to learn how to prepare healthy meals. There is nothing more exciting and rewarding than getting creative in the kitchen! When it comes to breakfast, it needs to be quick and easy! Like I mentioned before, 9 times out of 10 I prepare my breakfast the night before so I can just grab it out of my fridge and go to work! At work, I usually have time to throw it in the microwave and its ready to eat in a matter of minutes!
The number one obstacle I hear from clients and friends is that they have no time for breakfast which causes them to reach for the cereal bar or granola parfait from Starbucks (which in hindsight isn’t the worst option) but there are certainly more balanced, protein packed and cheaper options out there—(hint hint–it comes from your own kitchen!)
In this post, I wanted to share some of favorite breakfast recipes! These recipes are packed with all the nutrients and flavor you want in a healthy breakfast
This quinoa bowl is one of my recent favorites! I have been on such a kick using quinoa and I cannot get enough of this recipe!!
This recipe below I just came up with this weekend! I started experimenting with coconut flour which is somewhat of a new ingredient for me to play around with. It is delicious and creates a thick ‘faux oatmeal’ bowl! I loved this recipe and it was SUPER easy to make! I made it on the weekend when I do give myself a bit more time to relax and prepare my meal
Cinna-Coconut Paleo Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 2T coconut flour
- 3/4C liquid egg whites
- 1 T ground flax meal
- 1/2C unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1/3C berries of choice (I used blueberries)
Directions
- Mix coconut flour, egg whites, almond milk and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix every constantly to keep the eggs from overcooking and keep the mixture light and fluffy
- After a few minutes add the flax (and any sweeteners you would like such as stevia or honey)
- Continue cooking the mixture until the eggs are cooked through and the mixture begins to come together in a batter form (similar to scrambled eggs)
- Pour the ‘oatmeal’ into a bowl and top with berries and any other toppings you wish! (nuts, nut butter, coconut oil, chia seeds etc)
- ENJOY!
SO SO SO good! I am going back for more…
And for all of you savory breakfast eaters! This is one of my favorite protein packed egg recipes. I will make this the day of OR the night before and heat it in the microwave. I always have a piece of ezekial bread or top it with some avocado for some healthy fats.
Looking for MORE breakfast ideas?!
ENJOY! What is your ‘go-to’ breakfast?!
AHH.. the doggie mess. haha.. made me laugh. i can relate.