7 Healthy, Yet Satisfying, Breakfast Ideas!

By Dustin ZahurskyApril 10, 2015

Your mom always told you, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right! Numerous studies have shown that eating a nutritious breakfast helps in weight loss or just maintaining a healthy weight. Eating breakfast increases your metabolism, enhances your mood, and fuels your day. Whether your off to the gym or off to work, a healthy breakfast is a must!

Try 1 of these 7 balanced, wholesome meals to kick start your morning!

1. The Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

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Loaded with super foods like flax seed, spinach, blueberries, greek yogurt, and coconut milk you’ll be alert and awake for the day!

Full recipe by Lee Hersh at http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/06/blueberry-flax-superfood-smoothie/#_a5y_p=1913740

2. The Breakfast Babe (a.k.a. the healthy chocolate peanut butter breakfast shake)

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A craving killer made with all healthy ingredients: banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, honey & almond milk. Try adding protein powder or oats as well!

Full recipe by BakerByNature at http://bakerbynature.com/thick-creamy-chocolate-peanut-butter-breakfast-shake/

3. The Breakfast Burrito

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Made with ham, egg, avocado, light cheese, and a whole wheat tortilla this nutrient loaded breakfast will not disappoint!

Full recipe by Jared at http://tone-and-tighten.com/2014/07/ham-egg-and-avocado-breakfast-burrito-recipe.html

4. Oatmeal Apple Blender Pancakes

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Gluten free, dairy free, simple and delicious! Made with only 5 ingredients and a blender: apple, oatmeal, almond milk, coconut oil, and eggs.

Full recipe by Somethewiser at http://www.wholeyum.com/oatmeal-apple-blender-pancakes-gluten-free/

5. The Skinny Pancakes (a.k.a. the low carb option)

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Made with almond meal, eggs, water, and spices to taste, these pancakes will satisfy your sweet tooth without the extra carbs!

Full recipe by Lindsay at http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/01/skinny-pancakes.html

6. Egg White & Spinach Omelet

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Back to basics with this egg white and spinach omelet. Made with egg whites, spinach, olive oil, cottage cheese, and light parmesan cheese. Try adding a dollop of salsa on top for an extra kick!

Full recipe by Jen at http://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/2014/04/easy-spinach-egg-white-omelette.html

7. Breakfast of Champions: Avocado and Eggs

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Full of healthy fat and 3 simple ingredients: eggs, avocado, and whole wheat toast. You can't go wrong with this breakfast staple!

Full recipe by Lauren at http://www.fullmeasureofhappiness.com/2012/02/23/avocado-and-eggs-breakfast-of-champions/

2 comments

Avol on December 22, 2015

Stephanie – Thanks for posting rpieecs! Your blog is in my Google Reader. I already bookmarked, like, 5 rpieecs!I wish we ended up eating at home when we can’t decide where to go we always end up going to Chipotle, or he goes to Whataburger and I get something else. So bad.
Galip on July 18, 2015

I never watch what I eat until now I’m a mom of two school-age kids, I do want them to have a good start in the moinnrg. Our schooldays breakfast menus include:- hot steel cut oatmeal w/ flaxseed meal & drizzled w/ raw honey- multigrain toast drizzled w/ raw honey- “made from scratch” blueberries pancake w/ flaxseed meal- 1/2 avocado sprinkled w/ course salt & lime juice- bran flax or plain multigrain cheeriosOne of the above plus the following to complete one breakfast:- 1/2 hard boiled egg- low fat milk- 1 serving of fruitI hope this is a dietician-approved menu but certainly moms-approved :). Keep rotating these every weekdays I do feel like I’m running out of ideas!Enjoy your blog very much, particularly like your portion control. Keep up the good work!