Breakfast, breakfast, read all about it! We’ve all heard the phrase, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and that’s true in a lot of ways, and here’s why! Eating a healthy breakfast is known to give you the energy you need to take on the day. It may even influence the choices you make throughout the day, such as whether you eat a healthy lunch or do a sweat-busting workout. This is the motivation we need to skip the donuts in the conference room in an effort to keep the health ball rolling!
If you’re the type of person who eats the same breakfast day after day then you might be feeling the urge to switch it up. If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration, we’ve got four yummy recipes that will fill you up without ruining your diet.
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
These breakfast cookies are the perfect alternative to the blueberry scone you grab from Starbucks in the morning.
That’s right, there’s actually a healthy recipe for breakfast cookies - this is no joke! Breakfast cookies are perfect if you are the type to reach for a pastry in the morning. These yummy better-for-you cookies are rich with a nutty flavor yet filling and guilt-free. What makes them healthier than your average cookie is that they are packed with fiber & protein. They’re also sweetened with maple syrup so you won’t crash from a refined sugar rush, a typical effect of the standard sugar cookie!
Dietary Descriptors: Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Get the recipe on Love & Lemons here.
Crustless Quiche
If you crave savory over sweet in the a.m., then you’ll love this crustless quiche from A Couple Cooks! This savory, hearty dish is stuffed to the brim – literally! – with nutrient-dense veggies like spinach and peppers. Eggs are the main ingredient, which means you’re consuming an excellent source of protein to keep your belly full all morning long. If cooking a quiche seems complicated, don’t worry, keeping it crustless means you’re saving time and calories. Just whip everything together, add it to a pie dish, pop it into the oven, and voila! You have a fabulous breakfast to last you all week long.
Dietary Descriptors: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Get the recipe on A Couple Cooks here.
Overnight Oats
Think “Oatmeal Reimagined!” Overnight oats are a modern day favorite among healthy yet busy individuals for a reason; they’re easy and endlessly customizable! Simply throw whichever ingredients you desire into a container, place in the fridge overnight, and devour upon waking up. Lisa from Downshiftology lays out six delicious recipes that can be adjusted based on your own taste buds. Go ahead, get creative!
Dietary Descriptors: Customizable to your diet
Get six easy overnight oats recipes on Downshiftology here.
Breakfast Tacos
If you thought that tacos were only for lunch and dinner, you haven’t had these breakfast tacos yet!
Did we say “Tacos for Breakfast?!” Ohh, heck yes we did! Go ahead and give into your Mexican craving with these healthy breakfast tacos! While these may be a bit complicated to make on a busy weekday morning, they make for a terrific weekend treat. Made with turkey bacon, eggs, and avocado, you will get the perfect ratio of protein and healthy fats to help power your day. Who said tacos couldn’t be eaten for breakfast?! We give you full permission to break away from the typical “All-American” breakfast, so that you can have something new to taco-bout!
Dietary Descriptors: Gluten Free
Get the recipe on The Modern Proper here.
