Quick Breakfast Bites
For many of us, weekday mornings can be a hectic time. Time is of the essence and convenience is a necessity. That’s why so many of us reach for quick and easy meals like cereal and breakfast bars.
We want to equip you for success, so we’re going to spend the next several days getting you set up with a weekday breakfast menu. Each day we’ll provide you with three breakfast recipes that can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Pick an option that sounds good to you and add it to your weekly meal plan.
Today’s Checklist
If you’re following along with the 40FRESH Challenge, here’s your homework for today:
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Continue to drink 40FRESH
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Add a breakfast menu item to your meal plan
Traditional Breakfast: Oatmeal
Estimated Time: 5 – 15 minutes
Oatmeal is a wonderful replacement for cereal. Depending on how fancy you want to get, this meal can be ready in as little as 2 minutes. For the fastest results, heat up some quick cooking oats like Bob’s Red Mill in the microwave. You can sweeten things up with a touch of brown sugar or honey. Fruit makes a great addition to oatmeal, too. I like to toss a handful of blueberries into mine.
If you have a bit of extra time and want to indulge in a savory oatmeal recipe, consider the NYT’s Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe. Just make sure to use regular milk instead of soy or almond, which are on the Nope list. Make sure to check out the tips in the recipe to help you save time in the morning.
Mobile Breakfast: Yogurt Smoothie
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Need to eat your breakfast on the go? If you have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, consider whipping up a smoothie. Consider recipes with add-ins like plain yogurt and unsalted peanut butter. These pack a protein punch that will help keep you feeling full until lunch.
One delicious option to try is this healthy mango yogurt smoothie recipe from Ahead of Thyme. Or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, try this peanut butter kale smoothie recipe from Veggies Save the Day. Again, remember to swap in regular milk as the vegetarian alternatives like soy milk and almond milk are on the Nope list.
Unusual Breakfast: Gyeran Bap
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
This classic Korean dish is a perfect way to mix up your morning breakfast routine. Between the rice and egg, this hearty meal is guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied for hours. Try adding your own twist and experiment with different toppings. A little chopped onion and tomato make a delicious addition. Or try it out with some avocado and paprika. The possibilities are endless!
The time estimate on this one assumes you have some rice on hand that you can simply reheat. If you don’t have some cooked rice on hand already, you can set a timer on a rice cooker the night before. We like the Zojirushi rice cooker for the quality of rice it produces.
Your Breakfast Menu
It’s your turn! Get out your food journal and open to a fresh page. You’re going to start building out your breakfast menu a day at a time. Today we’re going to pick out Monday’s breakfast. Feel free to pick from ideas from above or choose a different recipe that suits your taste. Whatever you pick, write down what you plan to eat on Mondays.
You’ll also want to start a shopping list. When you have your menu item picked out, add all the required ingredients you need to get from the grocery store to your list.
Up Next...
How are your drinks and snacks habits going? Let us know in the comments! Hopefully you’re doing great. If so, give yourself another X on your accountability calendar. Eating 40FRESH can be hard, so you should feel really proud of yourself.
If you missed, don’t worry. It happens. Life is messy and adjusting to a new diet takes time. Just remember to never miss twice. Keep reciting your health mantra. It will stick eventually. Again, if you’re struggling with cravings, go back and review some of the ways to solidify your system from day 10.
Tomorrow we continue on with more weekday breakfast ideas. Don’t be afraid to try them out before we start our breakfast habit.