We all know we should eat healthier, and most of us know we need to start doing so. But most of us don’t know how to do it or where to start. Sure, you could buy a cookbook and look through the recipes and try and find something that suits your fancy, but most people don’t have that kind of time in the morning when they’re racing out the door for work or taking care of their family.
That’s why we’ve put together this list with some ideas for healthy breakfast foods that are delicious and easy to make. These are simple ideas that will take 5 minutes or less to make, and they can be eaten while you’re on the run.
Keep in mind this is a list of ideas, not necessarily recipes. These aren’t all our recipes, but just ideas for things you can do with your scrambled eggs. There’s a lot of room for creativity here.
Protein and Fiber
Scrambled eggs have 12 grams of protein per egg and about 1 gram of fiber per egg. They’re an excellent start for those who haven’t had breakfast yet! You’ll get your morning fasting blood sugars up with these, as well as get some good protein into your body before meetings or work.
Add fruit and some nuts and seeds
A banana is an excellent addition to your eggs, as it gives you an extra boost of energy. To give your eggs that extra kick, you can add any fruit you like – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries. Instead of adding fruit and nuts to your eggs, why not just take them? There’s a lot of good news here: you can eat most kinds of nuts and seeds without worrying about anything nutty on the menu! Everything from cashews to almonds is very low in fat or carbs and won’t derail those goals for breakfast. Eggs are also a great source of fiber, so the fiber will help fill you up.
Protein and Fat
Some protein sources are ketogenic, and eggs fit right into this category. They’re a great source of protein, but they don’t have any fat in them. That’s why you can add some healthy fats to your scrambled eggs. The best thing about it is that it will give you some extra energy without adding too much to your fasting blood sugars or insulin levels. You can add healthy fats like avocado or olive oil to your eggs, as well as some nuts or seeds which will be ketogenic themselves – almonds, in particular, have a lot of fat in them.
Best veggies for combining with eggs
Eggs go with just about any kind of vegetable, but there are a few that stand out. Consider adding broccoli to your eggs – it’s packed full of good stuff, and it’ll taste great! Add spinach or celery, too, for a little bit of crunch.
Sriracha, Olive Oil, and Minced Garlic
This is a delicious combination that can be eaten on its own or used as a salad dressing. It’s easy to make, too! Just put the olive oil in a pan with the minced garlic and sauté the garlic until it’s golden brown. Add the Sriracha sauce to taste (optional) and stir it together. The Sriracha and garlic flavors complement each other well, so this is an excellent topping for your eggs!
It’s low in fat and high in protein, so it’ll help you get your day started on the right foot. The olive oil adds some good fat, and the Sriracha sauce adds another energy boost. You can add other things to this, like nuts or seeds, if you want something crunchy or a little salty – cucumber works nicely on top of it.
Over easy eggs are a simple way to start your day. They’re easy to make, and they taste great. If you’re an over-easy egg lover, you’ll love what we have in store for you:
- Before cooking, add salsa to the eggs (or how about roasted garlic?). This is a good option if you’re trying to eat fewer carbs for breakfast or need something spicy and tasty in the morning. It’s also pretty healthy with low fat and protein.
- Cheddar goes excellent with eggs, so many people are a popular choice. Add cheese to the eggs before you cook them. This is a perfect option for people who love cheese and want something extra tasty in the morning.
- Putting an egg on top of your salad: if you’re eating a simple salad with natural and organic ingredients for breakfast, why not put an egg on top? It adds some protein and adds more texture to your salad. This is also an excellent option if you’re trying to get fat from sources other than olive oil into your diet.
Other ideas for a healthy breakfast
You can eat your eggs in a lot of ways! Here are some other ideas:
- Make an egg wrap with some cheese and veggies. You’ll get in some extra fiber, and you won’t be hungry an hour later. The key to these is to keep them small. You can only eat so many egg wraps before things start to get unappetizing … like this.
- Put your scrambled eggs on top of a salad for something that’s filling, healthy, and delicious. It’s hard to go wrong here too!
- Eggs are great with all kinds of sandwiches. Egg salad with spinach, egg, and cheese on whole-wheat bread – seriously, the possibilities are endless here.
- Eggs are also great with many different types of meat like bacon, ham, and grilled chicken.
- If you’re looking to be a little healthier, you can eat some salmon instead of fried chicken or bacon.
These are just a few ideas on how to make your scrambled eggs into something that will help you reach your goals for breakfast. These ideas might not work for everyone, but anyone will use them and find something that suits their tastes. All we ask is that you try them and see what works for you!
Remember!
Scrambled eggs are high in protein but low in fat. That’s why it’s essential to consider adding healthy fat or protein to the egg, so your body gets fed for longer. This can be done by adding avocado, nuts, seeds, or cheese to the egg. These additions will give you a boost of energy without making your blood sugars, and insulin levels jump up too much.
Considering the number of eggs you’re eating (with so many different ways to eat them), it should be easy for anyone to add one or two eggs into their diet each day and have a healthy breakfast.
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