9. Protein shakes …
Normally, I’m not a huge fan of starting my mornings with a shake, because it doesn’t keep me satisfied until lunch. However, I’ve found some great recipes online for delicious and healthy protein shakes that aren’t made from prepackaged powders. I just love them! They definitely keep me full of energy, and they’re great for mornings when I’m running late. Here’s a recipe for one of my favorites.
10. Breakfast burritos …
One of my favorite fast food breakfast stops was for the new breakfast wraps that McDonald’s is offering. However, when I really started thinking about it, I realized that I could probably make these burritos myself at home in almost as much time as it takes to wait in the drive-thru line, and they’d be much healthier. Here’s a burrito for breakfast recipe that I’ve whipped up a lot lately.
11. Muffins …
It is so tempting to swing by a coffee shop and pick up one of their big, tasty muffins, but I’ve seen the nutritional information, and they’re totally not good for you. So, I searched for a recipe for yummy muffins that would make a hearty breakfast, and I’ve found one I completely love – Gibb’s Banana Oat Bran Muffins. Check out this delicious recipe here . There are also many other delicious and healthy muffin recipes out there on the internet, and you can make these the night before to save morning time.
12. Kashi Go Lean Crunch …
I didn’t want to fill my list with specific brands of breakfast choices, but I just have to mention Kashi in my top fifteen. I love all the Kashi products- very healthy, organic, and full of fiber. But, my favorite product in the Kashi line is their breakfast cereal – Kashi Go Lean Crunch . I love the taste and texture of this cereal, but I also love that it is totally healthy, keeps me full, and packs lots of fiber per bite. Even my husband loves it!
13. Breakfast casserole …
Now, I don’t mean a breakfast casserole like the one my family eats on Christmas morning… those can be loaded with fat and calories. What I mean is a healthy, heart-conscious casserole filled with great ingredients and veggies. Why do I love breakfast casseroles? Well, I can bake them in advance, and they usually make enough for several mornings. Then, I can just microwave and go! Here’s a recipe for a great tasting, healthy breakfast casserole .
14. Spinach omelet …
If I don’t have time for a frittata, my next go-to choice for an egg breakfast is a spinach omelet. I make these fast and easy because I keep a carton of egg whites only substitute (my favorite is Egg Beaters ) in my refrigerator at all time, and I keep a little frozen spinach in my freezer, too. I just shake and pour the egg white substitute into a pan while I defrost the spinach, then add the spinach at the last minute. Very healthy, and very easy!
15. Barley …
Last fall, I had to buy a box of barley for a dinner recipe, and I’d never tried it. It was so great! On the back of the box was a simple and quick breakfast barley recipe, and I was really excited when I found out it was also really healthy, too. I love to eat this barley blend a few mornings a week… Cook the barley according to package directions the night before, and then refrigerate. In the morning, I microwave the barley until piping hot, then top it with raisins or sliced apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a dash of reduced fat milk.
There’s an old saying that says, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” I know that, now that I’m armed with these fifteen healthy breakfasts, I can start my day out like a king. Go out and try some of my breakfast ideas, and let me know how they tasted to you!
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My breakfast is usually a can of Diet Soda… sometimes I’ll add a donut is someone has brought them into the office.
I love breakfast food for dinner and late night snacks. Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwiches ROCK!!!!
I usually eat Special K with the strawberries…its only 110 calories and I think it’s helped me a lot of coarse Ive been exercising and eating snacks like 100 calorie Quaker Oat granola bars as well. But instead of eating something bad at night when I get that midnight snack craving I just have a bowl of Special K. No more 230 calorie snacks or breakfast foods for this soon to be bride!!
Yum….these pancaked look delish! My family likes my homemade pancakes over the packaged ones, and I add sliced apples to the batter.
You are correct, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, to give you some fuel to run on for the day.
Thank you very much for the link to my smoothie site. It has been a labor of love.
Dear Shell,
Thank YOU for your great website! :)
I can’t live without my organic oatmeal for breakfast.
I’d add some nuts, some honey, and half an apple cut into little pieces – and I swear, guys, it tastes like heaven!
Olga…. What is non-organic oatmeal? Does that include a fine medley of rocks?
I can’t bring myself to buy anything that is labeled “organic”. It just seems so counter-productive to me. I like my milk full of bovine growth hormones, my beef from super muscular cloned cows and my vegatables covered in hyper growth anti bug formulas. Better living through chemicals.
These ideas are great! If you need some quick and healthy breakfast fixes, did you know Van’s has introduced new all-natural Pancakes and French Toast Sticks ready in the toaster? They’ve also got a wide variety of frozen waffles to choose from – wheat free varieties, mini sized waffles rich in calcium for kids, Multigrain waffles or a 97% fat free option. Check it out at http://www.vansfoods.com.
Or, keep in mind Eggology’s new organic Hardboiled Eggs or their On-the-Go Egg Whites – organic scrambled egg whites ready in 95 seconds in the microwave.
Barbara’s Bakery also has a great selection of natural and organic cereals. I bet you would enjoy the Weetabix biscuit. In addition to being an excellent source of fiber and whole grains (16 grams per serving), low in fat, certified organic and providing more than 8 important vitamins and minerals – it’s a breakfast platform just asking for creative toppings.
Here’s to breakfast! -Shaina with the team at Van’s, Eggology and Barbara’s :)
Over the years I learned that breakfast is the BEST way to kick off a good day-however, eating unhealthy breakfast would be counterproductive towards starting off sharp. That’s why I fell in love with Eggology and especially their On-the-Go snacks. (www.eggology.com)
Not only do I feel healthy by eating this instead of my bagel with Nutella, I also find that my body functions a lot better when it’s been fed 100% organic/natural products. Try it and I hope you become as big of a fan as I have become! – LTWM
Stonyfield yogurt does taste great. Checkout my post
http://suburbangrandma.com/recipes/stonyfield-organic-yogurt-review/
and you will see that Stonlyfield’s low fat organic yogurt is so much healthier for you, than other non organic brands. I was surprised myself to see the comparison of calories and other details in the nutrition facts.
I add cooked oatmeal to my smoothie, plus some ground flax….it really holds me over all the way until lunch.
i start my day of with kellogs special K, its really great because it fills you up till your next meal so your dont get cravings! :)