Eating a balanced breakfast will prepare your mind and body to perform best throughout your day. A good balanced breakfast will incorporate all 3 Macronutrients- carbs, protein, and fats!
Carbs will give your brain and body the energy they need to thrive. Protein will control your cravings and keep you focused- not to mention fuel your cells for recovery and optimal function! Lastly fat will keep you full for the long haul, will help you absorb other nutrients in the rest of your food, and are so good for your brain. This is such a short list of the way each of these provide real benefit in your everyday life and are so needed.
So start your day with fuel! Check out 6 of my balanced breakfast ideas below which incorporate each of the macronutrients to prepare you best for your day!
6 Balanced Breakfast Ideas
Avocado Toast & 2 Eggs
2 eggs (however you like ’em)
whole grain bread (Dave’s, or Ezekiel are awesome)
1/2 avocado (mashed)
Basil and pepper to taste
olive oil drizzle
Quinoa Smoked Salmon Bowl
quinoa (Trader Joe’s frozen take less than 5 mins)
smoked salmon
poached egg
avocado
Fruity & Nutty Parfait
plain greek yogurt
1 Tbsp nut butter
1/2 cup fruit
granola
honey drizzle to taste
Breakfast Wrap
Ezekiel sprouted tortilla
turkey
cheese
scrambled eggs (1 whole egg, 1 just egg whites)
spinach
tomato
sauce or hummus if desired
Veggie Omelet with Avocado
2 eggs scrambled
veggies of choice
1/2 avocado
Protein Powder Smoothie
vanilla protein powder of choice
1 cup water or milk of choice (I used Trader Joe’s Almond Blueberry Lavender milk, and yes it was as delicious as it sounds)
frozen mixed berries
spinach
chia seeds
Build Your Own Balanced Breakfast
Protein Ideas
Yogurt
Eggs
Salmon, Ham, Turkey
Protein Powder
Beans
Carbs Ideas
Whole grains (bran, oats, muesli)
Quinoa
Veggies
Fruits
Fats Ideas
Avocado
Nuts/seeds
Pesto
Olives
Chia Seeds