9 Breakfast Recipes without the Egg

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 Bowl

 

Ingredients:

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.  

 

 

 

Spicy Bean Burrito

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

Optional: Add 4 oz. baked tofu cubes to really bump up the protein!

 

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!