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5 Easy Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Sustainably

Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day, and understandably so. 

Breakfast replenishes the body’s glucose levels used overnight, providing us with the physical energy and mental alertness required to face the day ahead. The meal also provides the body with other nutrients essential for healthy growth and development. 

However, our fast-paced lifestyles have made it difficult to prepare nutritious breakfasts. We often have to contend with low-quality meals, much to the detriment of our health and wellness. 

Fortunately, you don’t need to be a certified gastronomist to prepare a sumptuous breakfast. All it takes is to follow readily available recipes and video tutorials. 

In this guide, we’ll shine the spotlight on five easy breakfast recipes to jump-start your day.

1. Breakfast Sandwich

Sandwiches are one of the healthiest and most nutritious options for breakfast. 

The active ingredient in sandwiches – bread – is loaded with dietary fiber, which may support the digestive system and lower high blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Fiber also prevents unhealthy weight gain by inducing the sensation of fullness for longer between meals. 

Even more exciting is that a sandwich is one of the easy breakfast ideas you can try without taking culinary classes. Here’s how to go about it.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 slice of cheese
• Butter or cream cheese
• 1 bagel, croissant, or English muffin
• Olive oil 
• 1 sausage patty, frozen

Directions

• Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.
• Crack the egg into the frying pan and cook as desired.
• As the egg continues to fry, toast the desired number of slices of bread and microwave the sausage patty. 
• Once the egg is fully cooked, place a slice of cheese on top and wait until it melts.
• Drip some butter or cream cheese to the toasted bread.
• Now place the other ingredients (egg, meat, and cheese) on top of the bread and enjoy.

2. Fruit Smoothie

Integrating fruit smoothies into your breakfast is an ingenious way to replace the fluids lost overnight.

Besides, fruits are rich in powerful nutrients, including dietary fiber, healthy sugars, and antioxidants.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of frozen fruits
• 1 peeled banana
• 1 – 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of nut butter
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
• ¾ cups of plain Greek yogurt
• Milk or plain water

Directions

• Blend all the ingredients to the desired consistency.
• Taste to determine that all the ingredients are adequately measured and uniformly mixed.
• If the smoothie turns out too thin, you may add a few ice cubes to thicken it. And if it’s too thick, milk or plain water will help thin it out.
• Pour the mixture into a cup and enjoy.

3. French Toast

French toast is an excellent breakfast recipe if you’re looking for nutritious snacks to carry to work.

And despite its fancy-sounding name, this meal is incredibly easy to prepare.

 

 

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 4 thick slices (about ¾ inches thick) of stale Italian bread
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of melted butter
• A pinch of nutmeg
• Honey, maple syrup, or your desired sweetener

Directions

• Whisk the eggs, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Add seasoning and spices to the whisked mixture and combine until well blended.
• Pour the mixture into a cake pan.
• Soak each bread slice into the egg mixture for about a minute.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter in it.
• Place each bread slice into the melted butter and fry both sides alternately until brown.
• Serve your toast hot with your preferred sweeteners. 

4. Monte Cristo

If you’re looking for an exotic yet nutritious breakfast recipe to try, here comes the magical Monte Cristo. Monte Cristo is a delightful blend of French toast and ham & cheese sandwich. 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 slices of white bread
• 3 ounces of ham
• 1/8 cup of whole milk
• 4 ounces of shredded Gruyère
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of vanilla
• A pinch of nutmeg 
• Powdered sugar

Directions

• Divide the bread slices into two parts.
• To the first portion, add shredded Gruyère to every two slices of bread, then top with ham and cheese.
• To the other portion, spread mustard on every slice and then add raspberry jam over the mustard.
• Press the different sets of bread slices together until they adhere.  
• Whisk eggs and the seasonings in a shallow bowl and coat the bread sandwiches into the egg mixture.
• Melt a tablespoon of butter and add the bread sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
• Slice the cooked sandwich into half, add powdered sugar, and enjoy.

5. Sweet Breakfast Quinoa

Quinoa is loaded with essential nutrients that make it a welcome addition to any breakfast, including dietary fiber and proteins.

Various studies have shown that consuming this whole grain might lower the risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of red, rinsed quinoa
• 2 cups of plain water
• ¼ cup of slivered almonds
• ¼ cup of fresh ricotta
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ cup of dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of orange zest

Directions

• Put a small saucepan over low heat.
• Add quinoa to the saucepan and boil for around fifteen minutes.
• Cover the pan to ensure the quinoa absorbs all the water until tender.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet
• Add almonds to the olive oil and cook the mixture over medium-high heat until golden brown.
• Add maple syrup, apricots, cinnamon, and orange zest to the almonds, then heat the mixture as you stir until thoroughly combined. 
• Add quinoa to the mixture and stir gently until well blended.
• Top each quinoa portion with one tablespoon of ricotta and enjoy.

The Bottom Line

Implementing the above recipes can ensure a nutritious breakfast is always within reach for you and your household. Remember that all five recipes contain specific active ingredients, each of which might impact your health in some way. 

Be sure to research every compound carefully before adding it to your breakfast recipe. Insist on highly nutritious ingredients as you shun those associated with adverse effects, such as allergic reactions.

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