Looking to switch it up for breakfast? Here are 7 easy breakfast ideas to try at home. Check out my YouTube video on how I made each of these easy breakfast ideas!
1. Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Scramble together two eggs and some shredded cheddar cheese in a small frying pan on a low heat. I recommend to cook the eggs slow as this prevents them from drying out. Add in some fresh ground pepper and any herbs or spices you like. Melt a slice of cheese on top and serve on your bread of choice. I like to put a little ketchup on mine. Feel free to add in some spinach or veggies, or some meat if you’d like.
2. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
I use a Nutribullet to blend my smoothie base. Blend together:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen medium banana
- 1 tbs peanut butter or nut/seed-butter of choice
- 1 scoop protein powder
- dairy of choice
I use the Blessed Strawberry Mylk plant-based protein powder and unsweetened vanilla almond milk in my base. The milk should only fill up about half the height of all the fruit in the blender to ensure a thick, frozen base. I like to top my smoothie bowl with granola, walnuts, fresh strawberries, peanut butter, chia seeds, coconut flakes and cocoa nibs.
3. Eggs on Toast
Fry up two eggs however you prefer. Season with pepper and/or any herbs you like. Melt some cheddar or any cheese you prefer on top, and serve each fried egg on a piece of toast. I’ve been loving the Dave’s Killer Bread lately!
4. Crepes
Here is my homemade crepe recipe:
In a mixing bowl:
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 tbs white granulated sugar
- a dash of salt (about 1/4 tsp)
- 2 cups of 2% milk (I find that cow’s milk works better for these)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs canola oil
- 1 egg
Whisk all ingredients together until batter is a watery consistency and smooth. If you need to add more milk then go for it. I like my crepes very thin, so the more watery the batter, the better. Preheat a large NON-STICK frying pan and spray generously or use butter. Once pan is nice and hot, pour a small ladle of batter into the pan and swirl it around until batter is dispersed around the pan. Wait about a minute for the crepe to start browning on the bottom and then flip. I like to serve my crepes with some fresh cut strawberries or bananas and real maple syrup!
5. Veggie Omelette with Avocado Toast
In a small bowl, mash half of a ripe avocado with salt, pepper and Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning. Spread onto a piece of bread and toast. In a small bowl, whisk together two eggs, a dash of milk, some seasonings, cheddar cheese and chunks of broccoli (or any veggie you have). Pour into a small frying pan and cook the omelette. I like to add extra cheese on top and then enjoy with the avocado toast.
6. Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie
With a nutribullet or any blender you prefer, blend together:
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 frozen medium banana
- milk of choice (I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk and put in a good amount so it blends easily)
- 1 tbs of peanut butter (or any nut/seed-butter you prefer)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (I like the Orgain plant based vanilla bean or Blessed Vanilla Chai)
- optional: blend in a 1/4 cup of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Protein Granola or granola of choice)
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
7. Creamy Oatmeal with Fresh Banana & Peanut Butter
I like my oatmeal creamy and not dry, and here’s how I make it!
In a small saucepan or pot add:
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2-3 tbs of Trader Joe’s Coconut Creamer
- dash of ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup of Quaker Steel Cut Oats Quick 3-Minute Oats
Cook for about three minutes or until creamy looking and liquids are absorbed. Add another two tablespoons of coconut creamer and serve in a bowl with your toppings of choice. I like to top mine with fresh sliced banana, creamy peanut butter and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
