Breakfast- the most important meal of the day! (who hasn't heard that before?) Starting your morning off with a nutritious breakfast will set the tone for the rest of your day. Most people think of eggs when they think of breakfast. While eggs are a versatile, inexpensive option for most, at some point you need to switch up your game- AMIRITE? We've narrowed down our favorite healthy breakfast recipes that DON'T include eggs to make your mornings a little more interesting.
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
Ingredients:
2 slices sprouted cinnamon raisin bread
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
1 tbsp flax meal (ground flax seeds)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut oil
optional toppings: 1 tsp honey, fresh berries, Greek yogurt
Directions:
Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp coconut oil on medium heat. Whisk together the milk, flax meal, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl. Dip each slice of bread into the batter. Pan fry each slice for about 3-5 minutes per side, until edges are brown.
Warm Fruit and Nut Quinoa BowlIngredients:
1 cup quinoa (cooked)
1/2 cup dairy or soy milk
2 Tbsp chopped nuts
1 sliced banana or 1 cup berries
Directions
Heat quinoa either by stove top or microwave until warm. Transfer to bowl and add milk. Top with nuts and fruit.
1 whole grain tortilla or Flat Out wrap
1/2 cup black beans
1/4 cup diced avocado
1-2 tbsp. salsa
sprinkling of cheddar cheese
Directions:
Fill tortilla or wrap with black beans, avocado, salsa, cheese, and optional tofu. Add extra veggies for optimal flavor and nutrition.
Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw oats
1/2 cup dairy or soy milk light
½ cup Greek yogurt
Optional Add Ins: fruit, nuts, seeds
Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Store in refrigerator overnight and enjoy!
Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup Siggis vanilla yogurt (or any high protein/Greek Yogurt)
1/4 cup oats - quick cooking
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
ice to thicken
Directions:
Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth, and enjoy!
Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice whole grain bread
1/4 smashed avocado
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
optional toppings: 1 oz feta cheese, sesame seeds, pickled onions, tomato slices
Directions:
Spread smashed avocado on toast. Top with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and optional toppings
Lox and Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice whole grain bread
1 tbsp cream cheese
2 oz. lox
2-3 cucumber ribbons
sprinkle with chives
Directions:
Spread cream cheese on toast. Top with lox, cucumber, chives, and enjoy!
Ricotta & Fig Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice whole grain bread
1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup dried figs
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions:
Spread ricotta cheese on toast. Top with figs and sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Deconstructed Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup berries
1/4 cup granola
1 tbsp peanut butter
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and enjoy!
