4 Tips to Build a Better Breakfast

It’s no secret that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! I could literally eat it all day long.

What most people don’t realize is that many popular breakfast foods are loaded with sugar, processed foods and unnecessary ingredients.

Instead of relying on your breakfast to come from a box or the freezer (cringe!) build it yourself.

I promise that building your breakfast is more satisfying, more filling and tastes way better!

4 Tips to Build a Better Breakfast

• Eat real food… no processed foods, no fast food, real whole foods and ingredients

• Protein… clean lean protein to fuel your morning

• Fiber… will keep you full and energized for the day ahead

• Real sugar only… no added sugars, stick to fruit or a drizzle of honey at most

My current favorite breakfast is a yogurt bowl with coconut yogurt, fruit, hemp hearts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and a drizzle of local honey!

4 Ways to Eat a Better Breakfast

Many of us unknowingly are eating dessert for breakfast, and it’s ruining our day. The spike in glucose from our high sugar breakfast gives us the energy kick we need to arrive at work, only to quickly drop before our 10a meeting.

Here are 4 ways to eat a better breakfast!

Cut out the sugar. Did you know that 4 grams of sugar equal 1 teaspoon of sugar! That’s a lot. The worst part is the average yogurt contains upwards of 15+ grams of sugar, that’s over 3 teaspoons of sugar to start the day. Cereals are just as bad ranging from 4 grams (for the “healthier” cereal) to 16+ grams of sugar per 1 cup.

Start your day with protein, healthy fat & fiber. Starting your day with a smoothie or protein bowl packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes will give your body (and your brain) the fuel it needs to get you through the morning.

Sit down and eat. Many of us are often so rushed in the mornings, we either eat a few bites of breakfast standing at the counter or we eat in our cars on the way to work. Sorry, but this is a big no go. They may seem convenient, but they are terrible for your digestive system and will ultimately wreck havoc on your GI tract within a few hours. Wake up a few minutes earlier, sit down and eat a relaxed breakfast… your belly with thank you!

Limit your beverages. Limit your beverages to 8 oz of room temperature water, tea or coffee (ideally water!) when you are eating. Sometimes we drink so much right before we eat or during our meal that we interfere with our digestion. Our bodies are incredible machines and our digestion is a prime example of us…when we treat it well. Limiting your beverages to 8 oz or less and warm beverages during meals will aid in better digestion. No one wants to go to work with gas, bloating, or a belly ache.

Instead of relying on your coffee to get you through to lunch - rely on your breakfast. Learn how to fuel your body, and watch the brain fog and fatigue fad away!

I feel like I could dive so much deeper into this topic, comment below and let me know if you are interested and what questions you have! xx

Learn How to Make my Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl

This oatmeal bowl has quickly become one of my absolute favorite breakfast recipes!

It’s loaded with protein, fiber and antioxidants…and sure to keep you full for hours.

This is an oatmeal bowl the whole family will love!

Ingredients:

Oatmeal 

(try to use an organic glyphosate free oatmeal if you can)

Milk 

(Malk is my favorite almond milk brand)

Collagen Protein

(I love Vital Proteins Collagen)

Fruit - approx 1/2 cup

(I love blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries)

Chia Seeds - 2 TBSP

Nut Butter - 1-2 TBSP

(I’m currently on a peanut butter kick again, but use whatever you’d like!)

Directions:

Make your oatmeal - I always use milk instead of water when making my oatmeal, I just feel like it makes it creamier. I also add extra, so it’s more like a cereal instead of a paste. Once oatmeal is cooked add 2 scoops of collagen (this will add about 20 grams of protein!).

Wash and prep fruit, and then top your oatmeal with fruit on one side. 

Sprinkle chia seeds on the opposite side of the bowl. 

Add your nut butter and enjoy!

It’s such a quick & easy breakfast, but is the perfect option to keep you fueled up for the day ahead!

The Perfect Breakfast!

Sunflower seed toast is the perfect way to begin your day! Top it with bananas, raspberries, and chia seeds for added protein, fiber, and omega-3s.

Ingredients: 

• One piece of whole grain toast (gluten-free options available)

• 2 tsp sunflower seed butter

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 3-4 raspberries

• 4-5 slices of banana

Directions:

1. Toast your bread and spread the sunflower seed butter on top.

2. Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly on top of the sunflower seed butter.

3. Top it with raspberries and banana slices.

4. Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Sierra Baldwin

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