I know the food blogger seems to be some sort of mythical creature who eats nothing but new, exciting, gloriously displayed food, but the opposite is pretty much true for a lot of us. Unless I’m developing a recipe, I eat pretty simply and usually repeat my favorites over and over again. Creativity is exhausting and sometimes you just want to stick to the tried and true!
I have a midterm tomorrow morning so I didn’t have time to put together a big recipe like I had planned, but I decided to give ya’ll a closer look into some of the (healthy!) breakfast options I eat. I kid you not when I say that for the last two months I haven’t really strayed much from these combos and I’m usually on autopilot-mode when I wake up in the morning. I stumble downstairs in a sleepy stupor, make the most complicated decision I’m capable at that time (sweet or salty- the eternal question), and somehow put together breakfast. Here’s what’s on the menu:
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread + Cream Cheese + Frozen Blueberries
I blame my housemate Sophia for getting me addicted to the cinnamon bread and cream cheese combo. The wafting smells kinda brainwashes ya and I’ll you want to do is SHOVE IT ALL IN YOUR FACE.
I recently discovered a whole wheat alternative that is pretty delish and usually spread some whipped cream cheese on it and then use my adorable cinnamon sugar grinder from Trader Joe’s to add some extra goodness. Since just the bread won’t keep me full for long, I add some fruit (usually frozen blueberries) on the side for the nutrients and fiber.
Note: do not eat frozen blueberries with your fingers, they will turn a horribly corpse-like purple-blue color that takes a ton of scrubbing to get off 😯 .
Banana Brown Sugar Oats
While I go through phases of eating ALL the oatmeal to dry spells, whenever I’m into oats, I usually prepare them by cooking half of a sliced banana and cinnamon into the oatmeal in the microwave (less dishes=the college student way). Then, I top the final product with brown sugar and the other half of the sliced banana. Sometimes I go crazy and add some walnuts into the mix 😉 .
Greek Yogurt + Fruit + Walnut Bowl
Pretty self-explanatory. I throw yogurt into a bowl, top it with frozen blueberries and a cutie, then add some chopped walnuts for texture. Noms.
Cheesy Egg + Veggie Scramble
If it isn’t evident already, I usually stick to sweeter things for breakfast. When I’m feeling like something savory, though, I go with eggs! I cook up some bell peppers + onions that I have pre-chopped and stored in the fridge, scramble an egg or two and a few egg whites together, season with garlic salt (<—BAE <3), and add in some Mexican-blend cheese at the very end so it melts into the scramble. Filling and protein-packed!
I feel like it goes without saying, but coffee is ALWAYS a must for me in the morning, both to keep me awake since I usually only get 5-6 hours of sleep a night and because it’s such a comforting ritual. <3
Question of the Day: What are some foods you tend to eat on repeat for breakfast?
Whenever I have time, I still enjoy making eggs+chicken sausage+spinach+toast. Howeverrrrr, recently I’ve been having to be at work at 7 am, and when that happens I usually eat overnight oats or, if I forgot to prep oats, a PB&J sandwich. I’m always in such a rush, but I never skip breakfast because breakfast is my love 😀
Ohhh that sounds amazing! Chicken sausage is one of my favorite foods and it adds so much savory goodness and flavor to dishes. Gah- that sounds hard! Good for you for starting your day on an early note
Lately its been smoothies, but we ran out of bananas for me to freeze for them so this morning its ezekiel toast with some…idk pb and honey! The bread is still in the toaster now so I’ll figure that part out in a little bit! tasty.
I think I’m weird in that smoothies don’t really fill me up. I’ll have one and literally be STARVING 15 minutes later 😯 . Also! How’s ezekiel bread? I hear it ALL the time but have no idea where you get it/the nutritional benefits/ etc.
That is weird!!
I like it! I only eat it toasted though because it comes from the freezer! But the stuff is all organic and minimal ingredients, very good for you! I believe I got mine from Fresh Market, it’s like a Whole Foods!
I have a rotation of regulars, too. Cheesy eggs w/toast, English muffin with PB and banana, egg + cheese breakfast sandwich. I usually go for the savory options!
Mhmmm I need to get back on the breakfast sandwich train! I’ve been meaning to do a post on how to make a big batch to freeze and have on hand for the rest of the week. Thanks for reminding and inspiring me!
Love these healthy breakfast ideas! Since there’s just one kitchen in my dorm and it’s on a different floor, I don’t ever use the stove to make breakfast. So, my options are a little more limited (not being able to make eggs or anything like that) but I usually end up microwaving plain oats with dried fruit because it’s so fast and easy! I’ll also do a banana with peanut butter or plain greek yogurt write fruit sometimes, too
Wooo I love me some dried fruit! And I knew you would appreciate the technique of easy microwavable oatmeal ;). What fruit do you usually add in?
I really liked the mental image of you being a mythical creature. Thanks for that. My go to, go to, go to breakfast is oatmeal, without fail. But I do love toast with jam! I just wish it was more satiating.
Good luck on your midterm!
Hahaha it’s a pretty good image of yourself to have. Like a majestic unicorn that’s eating a perfectly sculpted brownie ;). Mhmmmm oats! Thanks! It went well!
Haha my breakfast is always centered around coffee as well
In college I ate the exact same breakfast everyday…ezekiel toast with almond butter and strawberries. As delicious as it is idk how I didn’t get tired of it. Now I’m loving overnight oats for breakfast or a smoothie topped with some granola and nuts.
Thanks for sharing! I love how the blueberries and cream cheese bread looks. I’ll be trying that tomorrow.