Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What we eat and how much we eat can affect our mood, our energy level, and our metabolism. Read along to find some fresh and healthy breakfast inspiration to jump-start your day.

Healthy Ideas for Energizing Breakfasts

• Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats. Normally steel cut oats take a while to cook, and you have to keep an eye on them to make sure they don't boil over or burn. With the Instant Pot, you can just add 1 cup of steel cut oats and a dash of cinnamon to 3 cups of water and press the porridge button. It really is that easy. Decorate your oatmeal with your favorite topping of choice. Nuts, peanut butter, fried eggs, maple syrup, berries, and granola are all healthy options for adding a bit of crunch and flavor. Add extra-healthy organic goat yogurt to your oatmeal for a delicious tangy flavor.
• Make-Ahead Green Smoothies. If you are short on time, it's good to have something easy and quick to make. Buy your favorite ingredients for smoothies and experiment. Purchase dark leafy greens like spinach or kale, various fresh or frozen fruits and berries, and any nuts or seeds you like to have in your smoothies. Sort them into individual freezer bags, making enough to create one smoothie. Mix and match different berries and greens, and enjoy the variety each day. Just add milk or a dairy alternative and blend for delicious and nutritious green smoothies on the go.
• Spinach Feta Wrap. Take out six whole grain tortillas and microwave for 10 seconds each to soften. Saute 10 cups of fresh spinach in a pan with garlic salt until thin and wilted. In a small skillet, cook 1/3 cup egg whites to make thin omelets. Do this six times. Spread cream cheese across each tortilla. Add spinach, chopped roasted red peppers, one omelet, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Roll up each burrito and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place in the freezer. Remove plastic wrap and cover with paper towels. Place the open side down in the microwave and heat for 2-4 minutes.

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