We always recommend start with nutrition when trying to get healthier. Here are five breakfast ideas you can start using:
Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Egg and Avocado
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Add grated sweet potato, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and lightly browned.
- Crack an egg into the skillet and cook to your desired doneness.
- Serve the sweet potato hash with the fried egg on top, along with sliced avocado.
Green Smoothie Bowl
- 1 banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Toppings: sliced banana, sliced strawberries, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients (except toppings) to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and add toppings as desired.
Chickpea Scramble with Toast
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 slices of whole-grain bread, toasted
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork until slightly mashed.
- Add turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chickpea mixture to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve the chickpea scramble with the toasted bread.
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat.
- Add cooked quinoa, cinnamon, and honey to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the quinoa mixture into a bowl and top with chopped nuts and mixed berries.
Banana Pancakes
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Toppings: sliced banana, chopped nuts, and pure maple syrup
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the batter onto the skillet to make pancakes (about 1/4 cup per pancake).