There is something about eating breakfast foods for dinner that seems "rebellious." Oooh, it's 12 hours after breakfast time and here I am diving into a plate of scrambled eggs!
Yet after a long day or one that simply cries out for a little culinary comfort, breakfast as dinner can make everything better. Fortunately for those of us workin' on our fitness, this little act of kitchen rebellion does not have to represent a war on on our healthy eating.
I actually do breakfast for dinner fairly regularly, as it fits my schedule perfectly on nights when my classes don't end until 8 p.m. Today I'm sharing my three favorites, which are all easy and quick to prepare. If you have a great recipe or meal idea, share it with us!
Breakfast for Dinner, 3 Healthy Ways
Badass Breakfast Parfait
This one is a great mix of protein, carbs and good fats with just a hint of sweet - and for less than 500 calories
Ingredients
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1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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1 Tbsp. honey or Stevia
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1 Tbsp. cinnamon
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1 cup raspberries, blueberries or blackberries
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3/4 cup Kashi Go Lean
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3 Tbsp. chopped almonds
Directions: Combine the yogurt with honey and gently stir in half the berries. In a bowl, put 1/3 of the yogurt-berry mixture. Layer over that 1 Tbsp. almonds, 1/3 of the remaining berries, and 1/4 cup of the Kashi. Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt, berries, nuts and Kashi. Enjoy!
Eggs, turkey sausage, toast - and no need to head to a diner to enjoy it
Ingredients
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1 egg, 3 egg whites, whisked together
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1/2 Tbsp olive oil
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1/2 small diced onion and 1 diced green pepper
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1 small diced tomato
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1 cup fresh spinach
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salt, pepper to taste
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1 Tbsp. grated Romano cheese
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2 turkey sausage patties or 3 turkey sausage patties, cooked as directed then diced
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1 slice whole wheat bread or Ezekiel bread, toasted
Directions: Cook the sausage as directed. Dice and set aside. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add in the diced onions, green peppers. Once they are soft, add in the beaten eggs and stir gently as they cook. When the eggs are about halfway scrambled, add in the spinach and keep stirring. When they're almost done add in the tomatoes, sausage, salt and pepper, cheese and tomatoes. Serve with the toast.
Badass Oatmeal Bowl
Yes, dinner really can be oatmeal when you pump it up with protein, fruit and nuts.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup oatmeal, cooked as directed
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1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (casein protein is great for eating before bed)
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1/4 cup chopped nuts
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1/2 chopped apple
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1/2 banana
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1 Tbsp cinnamon
Directions: Prepare the oatmeal as directed, using water or unsweetened almond milk and slightly more than usual (since you'll be adding in other ingredients, extra liquid keeps it from getting too thick). Stir in the protein powder and cinnamon, then the fruits. Sprinkle the nuts over the top. So easy, so good!
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