1. Pancakes!
Oh, did pancakes become my favorite meal after I discovered how healthy they could be. I'm not talking about the premixed pancake powder, or the kind packed with white flour and sugar. There are actually many ways to make pancakes with nothing but clean ingredients. The simplest recipe I've seen is a banana mixed with two eggs. That's it! That's your batter. My go-to recipe includes nothing but a bit of vanilla almond milk, a banana, and 1/2 cup of oats. I blend it up in a small blender and toss a bit of cinnamon on top while they're cooking. If I want to get really crazy I'll throw in some organic dark chocolate bits. Top with agave or all-natural peanut butter. Healthy fats for the win!
2. Smoothies!
You can never go wrong with a healthy smoothie. The great thing is that they are so versatile, and they're perfect if you're in a hurry. I always try to include both fruits and vegetables. Spinach is a great add in. It's mostly tasteless, and adds fiber, iron, protein, and many other vitamins and nutrients. Any fruit will do, but I prefer bananas and berries. My base is always vanilla almond milk, and sometimes I throw in some vanilla yogurt. If you're a chocolate lover, you do can chocolate almond milk, a banana, spinach, some cocoa, and peanut butter. If you prefer a tropical taste, make your base orange juice, and throw in some pineapple. For extra health points, top with something like chia seeds, sliced almonds, goji berries, coconut shreds, or flax seed. The opportunities are endless.
Tofu gets a bad wrap sometimes, but I am a supporter of scrambles through and through. I generally eat them with beans and spinach, but the combinations are endless! Avocado on top is a must. If I'm feeling fancy I'll toast some whole grain bread, and put some Earth Balance on it too. I like to throw in some kind of fruit for "dessert" as well.
It's true what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Go enjoy it!
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