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]]>Ingredients:
- Challah Bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of your milk of choice
- 1 tspn of vanilla
- 2 Teaspoons of cinnamon and sugar mixed
- Maple syrup to taste
- Side of berries of choice
- Whip Cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Slice your challah bread into thick sticks
- Add your eggs to a bowl and beat them, then add your milk
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in another bowl
- Dip the sticks in the egg mixture to coat, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture
- Bake in the air fryer for 8-10 minute on 180C
- Serve with a side of berries, maple syrup and whip cream and enjoy!
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]]>Ingredients:
Hollandaise Sauce
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter
- Salt
Poached Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt
Salmon And Bread
- 4 slices of smoked salmon
- 4 English muffins
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
Hollandaise Sauce
- In a food processor, combine egg yolks and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- While the food processor is running, slowly stream in the melted butter until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper. Keep the Hollandaise warm.
Poached Eggs
- Fill a large, shallow pan with water and add white vinegar and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a gentle simmer.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide each egg into the center of the whirlpool. Poach for about 3 minutes for a runny yolk or longer for a firmer yolk.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the poached eggs from the water and drain on a paper towel.
Putting It Together
- Place a toasted English muffin on each plate. Butter each muffin and top with half a slice of smoked salmon. Carefully place a poached egg on each salmon-covered muffin.
- Generously spoon Hollandaise sauce over the poached eggs.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives for an extra burst of flavor.
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]]>Avocado
This exotic green food is packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and fiber, which is why it’s considered a superfood. Add avocado to your morning routine by preparing avocado toast or eating this fruit with eggs, oatmeal, salads, and more.
Kiwi
Unlike avocado, kiwi is not that popular even though it’s an excellent source of vitamins a fiber. Add this fruit to your breakfast to make it more refreshing, tasty, and healthy.
(@plantbasedsteezy)Apples
It’s a well-known fact that apples are one of the healthiest fruits because they’re a good source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. Add these fruits to your favorite breakfast foods such as oatmeal, pancakes, or smoothie bowls.
Pomegranate Seeds
Even though they’re often overlooked, pomegranates are extremely healthy and loaded with nutrients. The best thing about this fruit is it’s super versatile and easy to add to pancakes, oatmeal, smoothies, and many other breakfast foods.
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]]>Humble Beginnings
Some of these experts suggest that there’s no real requirement for three daily meals. Instead, this routine emerged due to its predictability. In the past, families often dined together, creating a pattern that furthered this tradition. However, things aren’t quite the same these days.
Changing of Times
In these modern times, most individuals have irregular work hours, often returning home later. This applies to all adults within a household. As a consequence, snacking has become a go-to option due to its speed and convenience. Family dinners have transformed into a rarity, causing dinner to become the most significant meal, while the others are less so.
Unique Individuals
While there are benefits to spreading out meals into three a day, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to eating patterns. Individual needs vary, which is why three meals a day shouldn’t be a requirement.
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]]>Ingredients (makes 2 smoothies):
- 2 cups of milk of your choice
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup of mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons nut butter
Optional
- ½ cup of oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions:
- Chop up the bananas.
- Into a food processor or blender, add all the ingredients.
- Blitz this until fully mixed together and smooth.
- You should do this in increments, and give it a bit of a shake from time to time to ensure it’s all mixed well.
- Pour into glasses and add an ice cube or two if you want.
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]]>Something To Consider
First, we’ll defend this claim by maintaining the idea that nutritionists place heavy importance on the first thing you eat every day. Indeed, they believe that the makeup of what you eat first sets the tone for your body for the rest of the day.
Another Side
However, this only tells part of the story. The truth is that the aforementioned phrase—”breakfast is the most important meal of the day”—wasn’t necessarily coined by nutritionists. Cereal companies definitely played a part in pushing the idea to sell their produces in the mid-20th century, which added to our perception of the idea.
Both Sides Now
Finally, when you add it all up, it’s safe to say that you should take breakfast seriously—but to an extent. It’s not the end all be all. In fact, many people have taken to intermittent fasting, which negates breakfasts completely. Not everyone eats breakfast every day, and therefore it’s hardly something that should be seen as a requirement.
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]]>Look for Whole Grain
Whole grain cereals are a much better choice than the processed, over-refined cereals that contain refined grains. Whole grains are heart-healthy and are more nutritious in general than the alternative, which is often found in cheap, sugary cereals.
Avoid Excess Added Sugars
Added sugars are another no-no when buying cereal, especially when they are found in large quantities. If you eat cereals that contain added sugars, this can lead to a blood sugar spike and a “sugar buzz,” which will later wear off as the morning goes by, making you feel sluggish.
Dried Fruits Are a Plus
Even if you don’t have the time or ability to add sliced fruits or berries to your cereal at breakfast time, there are plenty of varieties sold that contain dried fruits. These are a great way to make cereal sweeter in a healthy way, while adding to your consumption of this nutritious part of the food pyramid.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup spinach (chopped finely)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease muffin tins.
- Crack eggs in a large bowl and whisk together.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, cheese, and spinach to the bowl with the eggs. Whisk until everything is combined.
- Add mixture to a muffin tin. Do not overfill.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are thoroughly cooked.
- Store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge or freezer. To reheat, put it in the microwave on low heat for 30 seconds. Repeat until the egg muffin is fully defrosted.
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]]>A New Idea
In order to make fluffier eggs, many people use a little bit of milk. While this is fine, there’s something better. Next time you’re making scrambled eggs, try adding a dollop of sour cream per every two eggs and watch them turn into the creamiest, most delicious breakfast you’ve ever had.
Such a small amount of sour cream won’t change the flavor or color of your eggs, but it will add richness and make them fluffy, and you definitely want that. Full-fat sour cream is best, but you can also use non-fat sour cream and get a similar effect without adding too many calories. Just whip the two ingredients together before pouring them in the pan and watch the breakfast magic happen! You’ll never make eggs without sour cream again.
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]]>Oat Bowls
Traditional oatmeal is a healthy and simple breakfast, with plenty of protein and fiber to get your day going. But there are lots of ways to make this into a more interesting breakfast bowl, such as baking the oatmeal or adding thickening agents and flavors like matcha or cocoa powder. Top with nuts, seeds, fruits, and nut butter for crunch and extra protein.
Rice Porridge
Rice porridge, or congee in southeast Asia, can be made either sweet or savory. It’s a great way to use leftover rice, although it does take quite a bit more time to cook than oatmeal. For sweetness, you can cook it with cream and sugar, and for a savory version use plenty of garlic and ginger with sesame oil. Top with sesame seeds, green onions, leafy greens, and a soft-boiled egg.
Smoothie Bowl
The benefit of a smoothie bowl, as opposed to a smoothie, is that you can make your smoothie really thick, and you can top it with whole fruit pieces, nuts, and seeds so you’ll have more control over the texture.
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