Today let’s think about revamping breakfast foods we already love to make them healthier. It is possible (and very important!) to include wholesome goodness in every meal of the day. Here are some sneaky ways for parents, dieters, or the conscious cooker, to up the health factor of breakfast meals cooked at home. I have even included my favorite breakfast recipe at the bottom of this page! Enjoy.
Protein for Breakfast!
My kids love a big bowl of cereal in the morning, but you know who doesn’t? Their teacher. Carb-loaded breakfasts lead to one thing; rowdy children in class. Studies have shown that when children with ADD have protein with breakfast, they are better focused and calmer in school. So if it works for “energized” kids, why not for “normal” kids and adults? Furthermore, protein helps keep you fuller longer so you are not dying for a mid-morning snack.
The Quick Sneak: Try adding pasteurized liquid egg whites to your cereal (Check out these awesome healthy cereal recipes). You can order delicious flavors on-line or simply buy a box from your local grocery store. Add a splash of egg whites followed by a splash of almond or coconut milk and you have a delicious cereal concoction to keep you fueled all morning. Don’t eat cereal? Add egg whites to your cooked oatmeal, into smoothies, or microwave some in a mug for an instant on-the-go scramble.
Veggies for Breakfast!
A great way to incorporate veggies into your breakfast is to pre-chop a melody of veggies the night before while you are cooking dinner, throw them in your scramble or omelet and BAM! health is served.
The Sneak: (my recipe below!) Before making pancakes, blend 1 cup of spinach with either the milk or egg whites you will be using in your batter. Yes, your pancakes will now be green but there is no change in tastiness! Try this for St. Patrick’s day! Don’t eat pancakes? Blend spinach into smoothies, or into the egg whites you are now pouring onto your cereal.
More quick and easy breakfast ideas:
Smoothies, because they are delicious.
Turkey bacon, because it has way less fat and the same deliciousness as piggies.
Soaked Oats, rinse and eat, no cooking necessary.
Greek yogurt, because it’s loaded with protein. Watch sugar content!
Protein Vanilla Frappuccino:
– 1 scoop Sunwarrior Vanilla Protein Powder
– 1 Starbucks Via
– 1.5 cups raw spinach
– 1 handful of ice + 1 cup H2O
Blend well in blender.
Green pancake:
– 1 scoop Sunwarrior Vanilla Protein Powder
– 1 cup raw spinach
– ½ cup old fashion oats (dry)
– ½ cup egg whites
– ½ banana, sliced
Blend spinach, egg whites, and oatmeal in blender, stir in banana, cook like a pancake over medium heat.