Enjoying a healthy breakfast provides fuel and elevates your morning. Don’t skip breakfast. As one of your most important meals of the day, it breaks your fast, starts you off with energy, and creates a flow of nutrients. If you need ideas, select from our readers’ favorite breakfast ideas and options, while also creating your own breakfast recipes.
Breakfast has a job to do and promotes good health.
Entrepreneurs need consistent energy and benefit from overall consistency throughout their day. Make a healthy breakfast part of each day. This article is comprised of our readers’ top 25 go-to breakfast choices.
Food is fuel. Think of it as having a purpose outside of fun and comfort.
Breakfast replenishes your supply of glucose which boosts your energy levels and alertness.
- It starts your day off with a supply of nutrients.
- Studies show skipping breakfast can slow down your metabolism.
- can lead to insulin resistance
- can lead to weight gain
We received overwhelming positive feedback in support of breakfast. Most use quick or preplanned options and there was little mention of empty carbs and sweets. Heartiness ruled, while ultra-processed was ruled out, and every idea was quick to make.
While some opt for a slow-cooked homemade breakfast, others go for smoothies or even a Starbucks green tea.
What meets your morning needs?
Do you want simplicity? Do you enjoy the routine nature of it?
Do you hate mornings and need every moment of sleep?
- Grab and go.
- Pick it up on your way.
Strapped for money? Not getting in the nutrition? Making bad choices?
Meal prepping may work for you.
- Save $$.
- Saves time each morning.
- Helps with packing and making quick, easy choices.
Self-care comes into play. If your great idea means too much time in the kitchen at inopportune times, for now, choose the options that eliminate stress.
You used to love mornings and now your day feels so rushed from beginning to end?
- Enjoy the process. Make breakfast part of your self-care routine.
- Choose what calms you.
- Look at a favorite view as you eat.
- If tidiness inspires you, do the 5 minute clean up.
- Clean up later or use the dishwasher if you need time to savor the moment.
Taking time out for you is as effective as mediation and saying morning mantras. It’s part of your self-care routine.
Breakfast versatility with EGGS!
Eggs ranked when made in every way except raw. Top suggestions included:
- Successful entrepreneurs often included a whole grain and a full serving of veggies.
- Hardboiled with a veg or serving of fruit.
- Prebaked omelets in muffin tins
- Specifically with a slice of your favorite bread & avocado
- Whole wheat breakfast wraps with scrambled eggs are an all-time fav.
Enjoy a breakfast with OATS!
The oats offer endless possibilities! This choice is hugely popular option and loaded with fav mix-ins.
Packets are easy, but so is scooping.
No time for steel cut, make them ahead. Not interested, use the packet or scoop.
- Overnight oats are popular.
- Hot steel cut + raisins and maple syrup
- Quick oatmeal packets in every favorite flavor are still a fan fav.
- In a cold parfait with fruit and yogurt.
- Acai bowls are easy to make at home too.
*Acai note: make a mini or let it act as breakfast and finish it for lunch.
*Instant note: avoid ultra-processed.
Not just for breakfast burritos!
Fruits & Veggies and Breakfast Meats
- Nearly everyone includes them in breakfast options of choice.
- Breakfast meats – You can have bacon. You can have sausage, pork roll, dried beef etc.
- Turkey and chicken breakfast sausages are loved by many and now typical go-to choices.
- Many entrepreneurs cook a pack and keep them on hand for quick breakfast add ins.
Balanced breakfasts don’t mean forgoing meats and dairy. A simple breakfast, a quick and healthy breakfast – and a make-ahead breakfast to enjoy at home or eat on the go can all be easily portioned and include your favorites.
Try something different:
- Quinoa bowls
- Top a sweet potato
The breakfast smoothie & nutritious options in liquid form!
Our entrepreneurial chefs have a Great time with smoothies, adding natural peanut butter and a touch of sweetness.
Interestingly they forgo expensive calorie laden coffees, and if they go out, they are selecting teas that are great hot and cold. Some add sprigs of mint to turn what cooled into an afternoon treat.
- Smoothie recipes with protein powder & healthy fats
- Chocolate protein powder ranked on its own!
- Yogurt blends with Kiefer and all forms of milk blended w/ fruits & vegetables.
- Greek yogurt is hugely popular – special mention goes to Triple Zero products for tasting good.
- Chopped mint and ginger frozen in ice cube trays or tiny meal prep containers
- Green tea makes a great choice.
Measuring is key to smoothie greatness!
Tip: Use actual recipes for protein fat and calorie counts and portion sizes and then adjust to your own delight!
Breakfast ideas on the go!
From home, your favorite coffee shop, bakery, or convenience store.
Where and what depends upon your nutritional needs, your monetary budget, time to make, time to stop – and your options along the way.
Here are ideas our readers enjoy making as “grab n goes” from home. They have a good time with this. Watching cooking shows while mixing up breakfast cookies. Selecting flavors. Creating grocery shopping lists. It becomes a downtime pleasure, not a chore.
- Breakfast cookies
- Breakfast sandwiches
- Banana, berries, apples
- Greek yogurt
- Protein bars that make the grade
- Try the latest from your favorite brand.
- If you bite it, write it, & make it part of your meal plan.
- If it’s on a bagel, be honest with yourself and count the servings of bread accurately. Add smoked salmon or other high-quality protein, chia seeds or veggies.
You know the drill. It’s not a negative. Have it. Enjoy every bite.
Interestingly, success did not equal empty carbs, no cold cereals, no donuts, no whole bagels slathered in butter or heavy whole-fat cream cheese. Entrepreneurs commented on being busy, being “on” all day, needing to fit in healthy activity, and making good choices.
The feedback came from people of all ages and walks of life. Seeing how much they could get away with was not part of their equation.
Someone once told me success starts at sunrise, and though I am an early riser and morning person, when it comes to food, I purposely do not eat until 8 or 9am. It maintains that evening fast and eliminates my brain thinking I need to eat again at 8 or 9. I know myself. You know yourself.
Know a healthy start to your day at your most appropriate time rewards you. In addition to fending off unhealthy cravings, a healthy breakfast helps regulate your blood sugar levels, preventing spikes and related crashes. No one actually wants to feel fatigued and irritable but giving in to simple carb cravings does just that.
Maybe the “most important meal” words were debunked as a marketing slogan, but the actual message is backed by facts. Sometimes we do need to trust the science. Do your own research. Make up your own mind as to when, how, and what to eat. Build your meal plan with nutrition and your health in mind. When you can’t choose – add a serving of fruit on top.
You got this.
Dedicated to Timothy McFeely
Article #100 unknowingly completed just hours before you drew your final breath.
I was so excited to tell you. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
8/5/24
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