Breakfast Ideas

I start my day around 5:30AM usually, eat a protein bar right off the bat and then again within 30-minutes post work out (usually on my way into work). Lots of flavors, can try a shake instead to switch it up occasionally.

I'm up at 3 and on my way to the gym by 4:30 and I find the easiest, best tasting and nutritious breakfast to be an egg white casserole with roasted vegetables. I make a big pyrex dish and each morning cut a large piece, top it with chicken verde and throw it in the microwave then top with salsa. Less than 5 minutes from start to finish.

I think the adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is outdated and was probably only created to sell more cereal.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting/

- Toast or bread w a sliced boiled egg
- Toast or bread w pnut butter and honey
- Greek yogurt w fresh fruit and toasted walnuts or almonds

A good breakfast bar is fine. For most people who shop at local Super Markets, Cascadian Farms is among the top quality choices. Their Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola bar is deceptively healthier than other breakfast bars. Saves time, energy, etc.

http://www.cascadianfarm.com/products/granola-bars/chewy-granola-bars/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip

On days when I eat breakfast I usually go with steel cut oats or muesli, add in some peanut butter, some berries and a few soft-boiled eggs; maybe some honey as well

Slice of wholemea toast with 35 g of peanut butter

All of these sound really awesome!!

However, just to get another opinion in there, I will tell you what I do. I buy a week's worth of grapefruit at the grocery store and wash it when I get home. Each day before breakfast, I cut up half a one and have half a grapefruit. Then for protein if I don't have time to make eggs, I will usually get a tub of Chobani Greek Yogurt. Now your healthiest option is plain, however, in my opinion, plain is kind of disgusting. I usually put a dash of cinnamon, almonds, and some small fresh fruits to give it a flavor without any excess additives. It sounds a little time consuming, but I do it rather quickly. It also gets in a good balance of nutrition.

Greek yougurt with protein powder it's sweet and you can add any fruit you like

I love to make Bacon, egg & cheese muffin cups. You can make a dozen at a time and then just reheat in the morning. All you do is mix up a dozen whole eggs (or whites or a combo if you like). Line your muffin tins with half a strip of bacon, pour the egg mixture about half way into a muffin cup, then top with a little shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes in a 350 oven. Allow to completely cool before removing from pan. I store them in zip lock baggies (2)in the fridge and then just reheat for about 30 seconds or so in the microwave in the morning. These are great along side some fruit. My kids love them, too and you there are several variations so you can really add whatever you want (or don't). This recipe is actually a 21 day fix recipe so I don't have the exact calorie count as we counted them as "containers" but I would guess they are around 100 or so calories per muffin. Even if you have 2 and pair with fruit, you are still looking at a filling breakfast for under 300 calories. And as long as you aren't using reduced fat cheese or turkey bacon they are totally "clean", if that matters to you. Plus they are easy and fast to make on a Sunday and keep fresh for the week ahead.