It is a brand new year, which means it’s time to develop healthy habits. You can begin building these habits with these healthy breakfast ideas!
One of the hardest parts of creating a healthy lifestyle for yourself is eating clean, whole foods. The key to eating healthier is eating foods you actually enjoy. You can still eat your favorite dishes by substituting some of the processed, sugary ingredients for healthier alternatives.
Eating a healthy breakfast will start your day off on the right foot by keeping you feeling full for longer, decreasing your sugar cravings, boosting your immune system, and getting your heath on track. As most dieticians say: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
If you eat too much sugar for breakfast, you will crash earlier in the day and have more sugar cravings than you normally would. It’s vital to your mental and physical health that you find a healthy and delicious breakfast to kickstart your day.
Here are 4 healthy breakfast ideas to get fit on a budget:
1. Healthy Banana Pancakes
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious food. This healthy pancake recipe is perfect for keeping your cravings in check while getting fit.
These pancakes are SO easy to make and contains only 4 ingredients that you most likely already have in your kitchen.
What You Will Need:
-1 ripe banana
-2 eggs
-1 tbsp baking powder
-1 tbsp cinnamon
Optional:
-Protein powder (choose a chocolate protein powder for chocolatey pancaked)
-Berries
-1 tsp natural honey (substitute for maple syrup)
Instructions:
- Mash a ripe banana in a bowl with a fork
- Crack your eggs into the bowl
- Add baking soda and cinnamon
- Mix together and get rid of clumps
- Heat the stove to Low heat
- Spray your cooking pan with a calorie-free spray (I love the Pam Nonstick Olive Oil Spray)
- Pour your batter onto the pan in small, pancake-shaped circles
- Flip the pancakes over when it starts to bubble
- Cut up some fruit (I suggest strawberries and blueberries) to sprinkle on your pancakes
- Enjoy!
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2. Spinach Quiche Pie
Quiche cups are perfect for meal prepping. You can make a quiche on Sunday and eat it for breakfast throughout the week!
You don’t even have to make them into cups – you can just bake it in a regular baking dish and cut it into squares. Quiches are an excellent breakfast option because they contain both greens and protein.
Tip: You can add some sriracha or hot sauce to your quiche to give your metabolism a boost!
My favorite recipe for spinach pie is from OnceUponAChef. You can find it here
I got the recipe from onceuponachef.com:
What You Will Need:
Pie Crust
1 and 1/4 cup half n half
10z package of chopped spinach
4 large eggs
1 tbsp butter
A teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere is recommended)
Optional:
-Sriracha
-bake in deep dish without crush for crustless option
Instructions:
You can find the instructions for the spinach pie here
3. Loaded Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the best breakfasts you can make because it is cheap, healthy, filling, and easy to make. However, do NOT fall prey to the allure of flavored oatmeal.
Flavored oatmeal contains an ungodly amount of sugar and additives. Instead, opt for 100% steel cut oats. You can add your own ingredients to the oatmeal. The high fiber content of Steel cut oats will keep you feeling full for longer.
What You Will Need:
-½ cup 100% steel cut oats
-1 cup water
-1 tsp Stevia or Truvia (a healthy alternative to sugar or Splenda)
-1/4 tsp cinnamon
-Handful of your favorite berries
Optional:
-Brown sugar
-½ a banana
-Honey
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tbsp Almond butter
-Fat-free Greek yogurt
-1 tbsp granola
Instructions:
- Add 1 cup of water to ½ cup of Steel cut oats
- Stir
- Place in microwave for 1 minute, stir, place back in for another minute (2 minutes total)
- Add your choice of sweetener ( I suggest Stevia or Truvia)
- Add your toppings (cinnamon, fruit, almond butter, granola)
4. Green Goddess Smoothie
This green smoothie has the benefits of drinking greens without it having to taste like you’re drinking greens. This smoothie if rich in fiber, potassium, and protein.
What You Will Need:
-Blender
-Unsweetened Almond milk
-1 cup spinach
-1 scoop of protein powder (I prefer chocolate)
-1/2 of a banana (frozen slices work the best) OR 1/2 cup frozen fruit
-Handful of ice
Optional:
-Cinnamon (it’s anti-inflammatory)
-Collagen
-Kale
-Maca Powder (balances hormones)
-Cacao nibs (for a chocolate flavor)
-1 tbps almond butter
Instructions:
- Pour almond milk into blender
- Add spinach, frozen banana slices or your choice of fruit, and protein powder
- Add ice and blend
- Top it off with a reusable straw
I hope you find a new favorite breakfast! If you make any of these 4 healthy breakfast ideas, feel feel to tag me on Instagram or share on Pinterest. You can find the links to my social media on the home page or in the sidebar 🙂
Happy new year!
Xo,
Layton