3 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas

Before I work out, I like having something in my belly. I don’t want it to upset my stomach but I need it to sustain my energy levels. Some of my favorite breakfasts during the summer time are omelettes, yogurt and smoothies.

Egg White Omelette Burrito

At Whole Foods, I find a variety of chicken sausage flavors from Porcini Mushroom to Spinach and Feta. I like mixing them up with different veggie cheese flavors: Mozzarella, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cheddar, American, etc. The flavor of the sausage determines which flavor cheese I use. For example if I use a Porcini Mushroom link, then I would pair it with a slice of Mozzarella. I do not prefer this meal when I do interval/high intensity work outs; however I do like it before a long bike or run.

Serves 1

Ingredients:
3 eggs, whites only
1 chicken sausage
1 slice veggie cheese
1 Low Carb or Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap

Preparation:

1. Heat a large non stick pan over medium high heat. Spray with the Omega-3 oil Non stick spray.
2. Slice the chicken sausage and sear in the pan; about 2 minutes on each side or until its golden.
3. Beat 3 egg whites and place over the sausage in the pan. Allow the egg white to become golden before flipping it to the other side (about 2-3 minutes). Once it is golden on the bottom flip to the other side. As the other side becomes golden, place the slice of cheese in the middle. Then fold the egg over in half to cover the cheese. Remove the omelet from the pan.
4. Add the tortilla wrap to the pan just for 30 seconds on each side or until its warm.
Place the tortilla wrap on a plate and top with the omelette. Fold the tortilla into a burrito and enjoy!

Fage Total 0% Yogurt

If you have not tried Fage Total Yogurt, I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s thick, creamy, high protein, low-carb and low-calorie. Although it’s a bit tangy, one packet of Splenda does sweetens it up to perfection. There are several ways you can eat this for breakfast. I love eating this before high intensity or interval training because it settles well in my belly. For those of you lactose intolerant people, greek yogurt is cultured in a way so that it gets rid of the lactose. Therefore, many lactose intolerant people can eat greek yogurt without suffering from the typical side effects. I like eating this before I do high intensity or interval training.

Serves 1

1-2 Fage Total 0% Yogurt Individual Containers
1 packet splenda
Cinnamon to taste
½ cup favorite cereal or granola
½ cup blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, mangoes or bananas

Preparation:
Place the yogurt into a bowl. Mix in the Splenda and cinnamon. Top with cereal and then fruit.

Protein Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon peanut butter (I love all natural but you could also use Skippy reduced fat or whatever kind you prefer!)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 cup of ice cubes
Enough milk or soy milk to cover all of the ingredients once in the blender

Preparation:

Place the first 4 ingredients in the blender. Top with milk or soy milk and push blend!