Page 34 September 2015 By Andrea Barkley Are you sick of cereal, oatmeal and eggs every morning? You are certainly not alone! While the rest of the globe enjoys charcuterie plates, miso soup and even fi sh for their morning meal, Americans slog through repeat breakfast performances that leave us bored and craving something new. The good news is that it is entirely possible to eat morning meals suited to your fit lifestyle. Here are 20 breakfast ideas that are personal trainer-approved, protein-packed, require minimal meal prep, and are guaranteed to start your day right. 1. Dinner! I love leftover dinner for breakfast. This morning I had crockpot roast with olives, and carrots on a bed of wilted spinach. 2. Mashed avocado and organic turkey on rice cakes. I like to have two of these babies with a side of semi-thawed frozen mango. (organic Trader Joe’s frozen mango is the best. ) 3. Quinoa flakes with a scoop of protein powder and a teaspoon of nut butter. Top with your favorite fruit. I love quinoa flakes because they cook in 90 seconds. My favorite variation of this dish is with fi nely chopped Granny Smith apples and cinnamon. 4. Two hard-boiled egg halves wrapped in organic ham slices with a side of kale chips or fruit. 5. Organic Greek yogurt parfaits. Take 1 cup unsweetened, organic Greek yogurt and stir in your favorite frozen fruit, a bit of water and a little stevia. You could also add coconut fl akes, chia seeds, etc. 6. Organic cottage cheese, topped with blueberries and a side of turkey bacon. 7. Turkey Bacon Boats. Toast 3 pieces of turkey bacon and top with mashed avocado and cherry or grape tomato halves. 8. Morning Antipasto Plate. One slice havarti cheese, 2 hard-boiled eggs, raw carrots and tomatoes, plus a few gluten-free crackers. 9. Protein shake. Take one part protein (Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, egg or quality protein powder), add your favorite fruit, greens if you wish, and sweeten with stevia to taste. 10. Scrambled eggs, sliced ham and avocado on rice cakes. I like to add a few greens on top of my avocado. 11. Everything But the Kitchen Sink Skillet. Find a protein and vegetable and sauté it in a pan. Voila. Add a carb or a piece of fruit if you wish. 12. Pigs in a Blanket. Warm and wrap two grass-fed hot dogs in sprouted corn tortillas with hard-boiled egg slices or egg whites and the toppings of your choice. 13. Overnight protein oats. Soak oats overnight and rinse the next morning. Then add more water or your favorite milk, stir in your favorite protein powder and fruit. 14. Protein pancakes. Stir together one scoop quality protein powder, one egg, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon nut butter. Pour into a coconut-oiled pan on medium heat and cook on both sides. 15. Lettuce-wrapped breakfast tacos. Add scrambled eggs and protein of your choice with a little salsa and raw cheddar cheese to a collard green leaf or lettuce wrap. You could also use sprouted corn tortillas. 16. Fish and salad. I like to sauté wild- caught cod or salmon in a teaspoon of coconut oil and enjoy with a salad of steamed broccoli. It makes me feel like a million bucks for the rest of the day and is ready in fi ve minutes. 17. Soup! In advance, make your favorite homemade, high-protein soup. These one-pot wonders allow for lots of nutrition and a no- fuss morning. 18. Ham and fruit. Warm a serving of a nitrate free, organic ham steak and enjoy with fresh berries and leftover sweet potato. 19. PBB&Js. Add peanut butter, turkey bacon, and low-sugar jam to a sprouted corn tortilla or brown rice cakes. 20. Egg and meat muffins. In advance, stir eggs, pastured meat and veggies of your choice together and pour into a muffi n pan. Bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. Reheat each morning. All of these recipes are gluten-free and can easily be adjusted to be dairy free. 20 breakfast ideas with over 20 grams of protein FOOD WISE OTHER BREAKFAST TIPS Scrambled egg mixtures can be prepped the night before and even cooked. Choose organic food whenever possible. Prep your protein shake the night before by having all the ingredients ready in the blender. Visit moanoutloudproteinshakes.com for more free protein shake ideas. Make breakfast the night before or prep for the whole week on Sunday.

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