Do you hate that feeling when it’s only been two hours after breakfast and you’re already starving again? Or when eating breakfast causes you to feel hungrier throughout the rest of the day than if you skipped it altogether?
I hear you, my friend!
Life is far too short to feel like garbage and beholden to your blood sugar all day!
You deserve to feel satisfied, focused, headache-free and ready to get out there and kick some ass after your first meal of the day! So if you’re dealing with food allergies, wanting to balance your hormones, and ready to just not feel so tired and hungry all the time? Then this list of my favorite breakfasts is for you, Biscuit!
Each meal is balanced and full of healthy fats, protein, and complex carbs that take longer to digest. They’re all gluten-free, dairy-free, and there are plenty of vegan and egg-free options as well! Some can be prepped in advance and others are meant for that leisurely morning where you just want to hang in your jams and sip on some good coffee.
No matter how your morning usually goes, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Avocado Toast on Gluten-Free Crispbread
Do you know anyone who doesn’t love avocado toast?! Yea, either do I, but I do know a lot of people who can’t have gluten or yeast, so they really miss out on the fun! Which is why this super hearty gluten-free crispbread from Trader Joe’s is the perfect alternative! It’s full of nuts, seeds, healthy fats and fiber, which are essential for blood sugar balance. Top it off with a smear of freshly mashed avocado and add some “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning, microgreens or even some homemade bacon bits. I’m telling you, this is the perfect breakfast or snack when you’ve got a big day and you need to stay focused and full.
Kite Hill Yogurt Blueberry Parfait
If you’re one of my dairy-free Biscuits (heyyy!), then you know how hard it was to transition from traditional Greek yogurt to the dairy-free stuff. However Kite Hill has come to the rescue with tons of Almond Milk yogurt alternatives, including a new “Greek yogurt” option! I personally love the plain, because it’s super low in sugar and then add frozen blueberries or raspberries and some combination of hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, slivered almonds, or sliced pecans. And if I’m needing a little extra sweetness, I’ll add a drizzle of local honey, to help out my seasonal allergies too.
Aidell’s Chicken Sausage & Avocado
Y’all, I love the Aidell’s brand because it’s one of the few that chooses high quality ingredients. One of my favorite quick breakfasts is to cut up and sautee or microwave 2 chicken sausages, slice some avocado and top with microgreens, sriracha kraut, and habanero sauce for an easy grab-n-go meal that I can eat on my way to work! If you’d prefer a sweeter alternative, try the Chicken & Apple sausage with fresh avocado for a delicious breakfast that will keep you full till lunch.
Muffin Tin or Sous-Vide Egg Bites
If you’re someone who loves a scramble, egg bites are the perfect alternative for on the go!
To make these, crack a dozen eggs in a mixing bowl and include the yolks as you’ll want to keep the fat in them. Then added fresh spinach, sauteed mushrooms (you’ll want to pre-cook them a bit), dairy-free cheese, pre-cooked chicken sausage or bacon and some salt and pepper! They cook super quickly and honestly, you don’t even need a muffin wrap with them either. They’re perfect for meal prep too and just microwave them for about a minute and you’re good to go!
Simple Mills Banana Almond Flour Muffins
My favorite thing about the Simple Mills brand is that their ingredients are truly simple! I like to doctor these up by adding a sliced ripe banana and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts. When eating these for breakfast, consider spreading a little pure peanut or almond butter on the top so you help slow down a blood sugar spike. Because although these do have simple ingredients, there is still coconut sugar added, so you can do yourself a favor by adding some extra fat with the nut butter! These are super filling and satisfying too and I’ll bet your whole household will love them!
Tofu Scramble
If you’re vegan or one of my egg-free Biscuits, then you probably already know how delicious a tofu scramble can be! Tofu is so versatile, as it absorbs any flavor you add to it. Start by sauteing any veggies and protein that you want to include, then squeeze the water out of your tofu block with your hand (no need for paper towels) and crumble it into your pan when everything is about 2/3 finished. Then top with avocado, sriracha, kraut, hemp hearts, and anything else that brings you joy!
Note: I always choose an extra-firm organic tofu block from the store as it feels the most like “eggs,” versus the softer silken variety.
Almond Cold Brew Smoothie from Daily Harvest
I may be a little late to the Daily Harvest party, but I am all about it now! I love that they use super fresh, high quality ingredients and the fact that they add zero sugar to their smoothies is perfection. Unfortunately, some of them are still little sugar bombs, but they absolutely do have options for anyone looking for lower sugar options.
Including my new favorite, the Almond Cold Brew Smoothie. This thing is delicious! It’s full of healthy fat and fiber, low in sugar and has enough coffee to put plenty of pep in your step! ;)
Fruit + Nut Butter
Life’s too short to fear bananas, am I right???
Most of us have heard this so many times, but I’m here to tell you, a banana is ridiculously low on the totem pole when it comes to things that are detrimental to your health. However I will say that if you do want to eat bananas, I’d highly recommend you pair them with a nut butter, in order to keep your blood sugar from spiking. Bananas do have lots of sugar, but they’re also full of nutrients and fiber too!
So if you love fruit & nut butter as a breakfast or snack option, go on with your bad self and stay the course, my friend!
Bulletproof Collagen Bars
We ALL need a go-to bar we can grab when life gets cray. I keep these in my car, office, and sometimes in my purse too! Although hunger is not an emergency for most of us, I do know that if I grab a healthy snack that’s going to keep me full all afternoon, I’m way less likely to go home and raid my pantry all night.
I love Bulletproof bars because not only do they provide healthy fat, fiber, and protein, but their protein source is Collagen, aka your new best friend. Collagen is a protein that makes up a large part of our hair, skin, nails, connective tissue and even the lining of our GI tract! Which is why adding Collagen to your diet is a great way to make a difference in your gut health. And did I mention they are freaking delicious too???