Out of the blue, everyone started to eat avocado toast. You couldn’t go to a restaurant without it being offered on the menu front and center! This idea of smearing mashed avocado on a piece of bread wasn’t very original. And yet, this fad hasn’t seemed to dissipate. And why should it? It’s totally healthy and delicious! And there are so many ways to serve it: from adding anytype of egg on top or smoked salmon on whole wheat bread or a high fiber cracker. But, for those of you who are sick to death and need some more breakfast options I started to think of some other ideas that are equally delicious and readily available on a menu or at DIY at home.
What do I think of “pancakes”? Well, my foodie daughter can eat them with chocolate chips and whip cream and still fit into her jeans. But, she’s also starved an hour later. Why? Because basic pancakes are simple stacks of sugar. How about a healthy version? Searching the web, I found a great recipe for pancakes with greek yogurt and gluten-free oats. This not only satisfies your sweet tooth, but also is a great source of protein. Click here for the recipe.
Remember eating PB&J as a kid? We ate so much of it growing up that I boycotted it as a young adult. But as I have “matured”, peanut butter has taken on a new twist. I love PB and sliced banana on whole grain toast or raisin whole grain bread or fiber crackers and sprinkle chia seeds on top!
Want more of a grab and go? How about making a smoothie the nite before and putting it in the freezer. Take it out in the morning and it will thaw easily as you go about your morning. What do you put in your smoothie? I like frozen fruit (berries and either banana or mango are great), add some Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (milk, juice, coconut water—whatever you like). Another great idea for a smoothie is blend frozen bananas, peanut butter, soy milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and a few ice cubes. And you can add a scoop of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein for an extra protein boost.
I love eggs for breakfast but taking the time to make a nice batch of fluffy eggs with all of my veggies takes too much time for a weekday morning. Ever heard of “overnite eggs”? Neither had I. But, cooking eggs the nite before in a slow cooker is a great idea. Layer veggies, breakfast meat (maybe your craving turkey sausage?), low fat cheese and add egg and milk mixture. Click here for a how-to recipe for a breakfast casserole.
I love oatmeal. It’s warm and hearty and easy to make. But I have found a few other ways to enjoy it. Overnite oats is easy to make the nite before as well as making a batch of baked oatmeal. Click here for a recipe for overnite oats. Click here for a recipe for baked oatmeal.
These are just a few healthy breakfast ideas. The ideas are never ending!