Eggs and Sprouted Grain toast: Try two organic eggs if you aren't concerned with Cholesterol, if you are watching it remove one yolk. Prepare them how you like. One or two slices of Sprouted Grain bread or Tortilla, try adding salsa, or sliced avocado. Also, you could add a side of fruit. For example, add apple slices or some strawberries to the plate. Enjoy!
Brandi's Breakfast: A bowl of high quality cereal, organic plain yogurt; I usually go for goat to get away from the ever present cow dairy, top it with a small serving of Acai. Mix and enjoy! A girlfriend of mine, Brandi, turned me on to this and I love it, simple, healthy, fast. A bowl of cereal with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs. My preferred cereal: Nature's Path Optimum Rebound or Optimum Power, other options: Bear Naked Granola Peak Protein (watch serving size), Kashi also makes some great cereals.
The Breakfast Smoothie: No time to cook you say, go for the smoothie, just pay attention to what you are using. Protein powder (1 - 2 scoops) preferably a high quality whey protein isolate, 1 cup water or 1 serving organic low fat milk or yogurt, 1/2 to 1 cup fruit - not fruit juice, then add flax seed oil, or flax meal for those essential fatty acids. Blend and go. You can buy reusable bottles at any grocery store, take it with you. Make a couple of days worth at once and store in the refrigerator.
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Power Oatmeal: Winter is a great time for hot breakfasts. Oatmeal has been a staple of many people's breakfasts; low fat, lot's of good fiber; quick and easy. The only things it's missing are good fats and protein. Here's what I do: make your favorite good organic no sugar added oatmeal, add sliced almonds or some liquid EFA's (like Dr. Udo's) for fat and a scoop whey protein powder, throw in a few berries or dried fruit and you are powered up for the morning. Note: my latest research was for a good vegan protein source for a client, after some research it seems Hemp Protein has the best amino acid profile of plant proteins and is high in fiber, try it sometime word of warning it's good but it's green!
Tofu Scramble: Tofu is a good alternative to the Egg if you'd like to try Soy, if you're vegan, wanting to avoid cholesterol or just want a new option. I like to use hard tofu, scramble it with onion, salt and pepper, add a little pepper jack cheese (if you're not lactose intolerant) and a little pesto. Have some apple or orange slices on the side, or make it into a burrito to go with a or Sprouted Grain Tortilla.
Breakfast Frittata: Beat 3 eggs with a little salt & pepper, pour into a small oven-safe skillet sprayed with cooking spray over med-low heat. When eggs have cooked about halfway through, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chunks of goat cheese.
Pre-heat the broiler to low. Allow eggs to cook until just set - still soft on top, but not runny. Then sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and pine nuts. Place under broiler for about 2 minutes until just golden brown.
You can use any ingredients you like in this dish; if you use veggies like onions, garlic or bell peppers, pan-fry them for a few minutes to soften before adding the eggs to the skillet.
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Hot Buckwheat Cereal: Mix in one scoop whey protein powder, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup blueberries, talble spoon agave nectar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. |
