Breakfast ideas is my favorite topic to discuss, simply because breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Especially during the weekend, where I take the time to cook a bit more than during the week. My weekend breakfasts only differ from my everyday morning meals in that I just prepare the food differently on Saturdays and Sundays.
And if you wonder why is breakfast my favorite meal of the day, well breakfast menus always include some of my all time favorite foods to eat such as eggs, veggies and fruits, for instance. So what exactly does a typical weekend breakfast look like for me: quite simply, a fruit or fruit juice, scrambled eggs with veggies, a bowl of oatmeal with almond butter and unsweetened shredded coconut and of course, several cups of coffee! 🙂
breakfast ideas – Scrambled eggs
Ingredients:
– 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites. (too much yolk promotes cholesterol and most of the egg’s protein is contained in the white)
– One small onion chopped
– 1/4 of a large zucchini chopped
– 1 slice of ham (for protein)
– A handful of mushrooms finely sliced.
Recipe:
– SautĂ© onion to high temperature for 2 minutes.
– Add mushroom, and sautĂ© until they become golden, then add zucchini.
– Cut the ham slice in small chunks and add them to the mixture.
– Beat eggs in separate bowl than incorporate them to the veggies. Wait for about 2 minutes, turn the omelette and serve about 1 minute later. Serve!
I’ll sometimes have a slice of toasted bread with it (I never eat bread during the week).
Oatmeal
Ingredients:
– Quick oats
– Almond butter
– Unsweetened shredded coconut
Recipe:
Cook oats as advised in the package. I use no more than 1/3 cup of oats for 2/3 cup of water.
Add a tea spoonful (be generous :D) of almond butter and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
VoilĂ !
Fruit: Often an apple, but it could also be a mango. I have been purchasing mangoes a lot lately. Reminds me of my childhood in Senegal and I just love this fruit! I wish they were more sour though!
The reasoning behind these choices: In the morning, I want to be FULL. But full of healthy things. So I incorporate several sources of protein, which keeps you full longer, vitamins, minerals and healthy carbs.
– Protein sources: eggs are a great choice for protein intake. Just be careful not to eat too much yolk because it increases cholesterol. One yolk should suffice. A slice of ham is also a good option for protein. I know charcuterie is unhealthy and has bad press but one slice in the am will provide good amount or protein. Oatmeal is also a good source of protein. Just be careful not to eat too much of it if you want to shed a few pounds because it does contain a lot of carbs which promotes weight gain.
– Vitamins, minerals, carbs (sugar and dietary fiber) sources: the vegetables in the omelette, the oatmeal and the fruit. I like oatmeal because as it contains a lot of dietary fiber, it extends the feeling of satiety.
– What about the almond butter and the unsweetened coconut powder? it’s the only way I can eat oatmeal, literally. So there is no nutritional reason for me to add these. But almond butter does contain a tiny bit of protein per tbsp and it’s the healthiest nut butter you’ll find.
– And the bread? I sometimes find it hard to eat omelettes if I don’t have bread with it. I must say though, since oatmeal already contains a lot of (healthy) carbs, adding bread is not the best option because it is also a source of (unhealthy) carbs, but I don’t do it very often.
Should you copy this breakfast? Yes, but if you are trying to lose weight, cut the bread.
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