Tasty Breakfasts Recipes to Fuel Your Day
Breakfast ranks as the most important meal of the day for a reason. It can stoke your body with energy for the day just when you need it most. Why waste such a great opportunity on packaged cereal? With a little effort, you can create a breakfast meal that will supercharge your morning. Stand by for some delicious and nutritious breakfast ideas.
Nutritious Ingredients for a Healthy Breakfast
You only get a sustainable energy boost with a healthy breakfast, rich in the nutrients your body needs. So what makes a breakfast healthy? When it comes to fueling your body in the morning, wholesome ingredients are everything. Here are some of the key nutritional players, along with some healthy breakfast ideas that incorporate them.
Whole grains make a whole breakfast
One easy way to supercharge your breakfast nutrition is to switch to whole grains. Whole-grain food uses all parts of the grain, which is great for digestion and keeps you full for longer throughout your busy morning. Aside from whole-grain bread, you can also use unrefined whole-grain oats to get this valuable source of fiber. These would be a great option when making this Baked Oats Recipe for a nutritious breakfast treat.
Protein sources for a satisfying morning meal
Protein is another must-have nutrient in a healthy breakfast. You can get this by simply adding some yogurt to your oats or granola. Eggs are another excellent protein source, and also happen to be a breakfast staple. Check out this Pesto Eggs Recipe for a breakfast option with a protein punch. McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper gives it a spicy kick, too.
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your breakfast
Alongside grains and eggs, fruits and veggies will help provide the energy you need to rock your day. There are plenty of opportunities to add these. Take this Everything Bagel Avocado Toast, which adds a whole avocado, rich in nutrients including potassium, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. A dash of McCormick® Everything Bagel All Purpose Seasoning adds a savory, salty flavor to this dish, topped with a delicious poached egg.
Avocado is technically a fruit. For vegetable goodness, look no further than this Spinach Bacon Quiche. Spinach is the king of greens, bringing iron, fiber, and antioxidants to your breakfast table. This recipe is a tasty vehicle for this often-overlooked veggie. It blends sweet baby spinach with protein-rich cheese, salty bacon, and our guilty favorite - shredded hash browns, to form a crispy crust. McCormick® Ground Nutmeg and McCormick® Onion Powder lend this all-in-one skillet breakfast an irresistible savory flavor.
Sausages - a Breakfast Favorite
If you want more meat on your breakfast table, don't overlook this Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Hash. It flavors ground pork with McCormick® Garlic and Onion, Black Pepper and Sea Salt All Purpose Seasoning to create that classic spicy sausage flavor in a dish that is also packed with vegetable goodness. Onion, bell pepper, avocado, and tomatoes join carbohydrate-rich potatoes to create a meal that will supercharge your energy for the day.
Tips for making time for breakfast in your busy schedule
Many people grab a less-than-healthy breakfast because they don't think they have the time for anything else. In reality, though, breakfast meal prep is easier than you think with a few simple tips.
An easy breakfast is all in the planning. Factoring breakfasts into your meal plan for the week means you don't have to spend precious pre-breakfast brain power deciding what to make on the day. Even better, preparing breakfast in advance eliminates the early-morning effort. Smoothie packs and hard-boiled eggs are great overnight easy breakfast ideas. You can even batch prepare these Overnight Oats, putting a few days' worth of oat-packed mason jars in the fridge to grab and go.
A good breakfast can be the difference between a productive, happy day and a foot-dragging slog. It's worth a little effort to set yourself up for success. These breakfast recipes are the perfect opportunity for early morning you to do mid-morning you a favor.
More breakfast ideas
If you want even more variety for your breakfast, check out these other options.Sausage and Egg Tacos Recipe
