I don’t know about you guys, but this has been a pretty brutal winter. (I mean, I do know, my mom gives me the weather report nationwide.) I won’t pretend Atlanta’s weather has been worse than, say, New York or the Midwest. It hasn’t.
But for us and our very poorly-insulated homes, it’s been tough. Not only has this affected moods and energy, I realized it has also caused a 10+ pound weight creep over the past two months.
Cold weather + travel + ice storms + need for comfort food means I haven’t been able to get as much exercise as usual and I’ve defaulted to less healthy (like 3 variations on mac & cheese) and more convenient (I seriously ate my body weight in Chinese like 5 times) options. Plus practically no fruits and veggies. It’s amazing I haven’t succumbed to scurvy.
But no more! There is sun and warmth on the horizon, fruits and veggies will be back in season before you know it, and the fresh air is calling our names! I’m really focusing more on consciously planning my meals and snacks—I’ve slipped into a bad habit of not really eating breakfast over the past few crazy months—and having things on hand to get all the right vitamins and minerals.
I thought I’d pull together a few of my most favoritest tried-and-true super healthy breakfast recipes to have top of mind while planning out my next few weeks, and am sharing here in case you’re in need of inspiration.
For breakfast, convenience is key, so it either needs to be made ahead in bulk, or a smoothie I can take to work with me. I rarely cook during the week since I work so much, so making a big meal on Sunday that becomes great leftovers is the focus. And not too expensive on all counts. I’ll post a dinner/lunch/leftovers one separately.
Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Fiber-full Whole Grain Pancakes (toast leftovers)
All frittatas (there are several on this blog under the breakfast tab, but you can seriously make with anything)
Egg Muffins with Veggies and Chives
Fat-Burning Coconut Milk & Cherry Smoothie
Apple Cinnamon Almond Smoothie
Hopefully this list of healthy breakfast recipes gets you started in the right direction!
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