Sunday Recipe Makeover: Out of the Box Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day they say. The reason why is it gives us a much-needed energy boost for the rest of the day. Nevertheless it is often the most skipped meal when we’re in a hurry—or worse, we turn to calorie- and carbohydrate-laden foods that even a very active person would have trouble burning.
Luckily, there’s a ton of breakfasts that you can have and even prepare ahead of time that are not only easy but full of nutrients- you just have to look out of the box for them! Here’s a few ideas on how you can up your nutrition levels with the right breakfast.
Salad
Don’t underestimate salad as a side dish for breakfast. A little spinach mixed with fresh berries and a dolop of low-fat vanilla yogurt is a great side dish to a piece of toast with avocado. Salad is actually a great breakfast choice because you can pack a lot of nutrients into one bowl. Think dark greens like spinach and kale. You can also always shred some greens and top with a fried egg. Good stuff
Overnight Oats
This is a huge trend. If you’ve not tried overnight oats, then grab some Mason jars and give it a try. If you are the type of person that never seems to have enough time in the morning to eat, these are perfect because the jar allows you to take it with you and of course, you can easily eat it on the go.
Plus you can flavor them with cinnamon, dried apples, raisins and a little vanilla for instance for a classic combo or maybe berries and coconut for something a little different. They are really easy to make.
Veggies, Veggies and More Veggies
If you love to eat your veggies then give veggie tacos a try for breakfast. All you do is saute your veggies and when they are tender, place them in a warm tortilla. You can also top them with a little cheese or lowfat sour cream. No eggs needed!
If you need to eat on the go then turn to veggies and lowfat ranch dip as an alternative (especially on a hot day). They are easy to prepare ahead of time and fun to eat on the go.
Breakfast can be easy if you think out of the box!
