Creative Ways To Add Veggies To Your Breakfast
Vegetables… Many of us like them but we don’t always put them in our meal as a priority. Vegetables are incredibly high in many nutrients and vitamins, and help to aid in our digestion process. As a nutrition coach, I typically recommend that you get a minimum of 3 full vegetable servings per day.
Many people think of having their vegetable servings at lunch and dinner. But, what about adding a vegetable serving to your breakfast! Seem a little weird…it might be for some. When I was a kid we NEVER ate vegetables with breakfast. In fact, into my teenage years, I neglected breakfast completely. Now I can’t imagine not having breakfast and I’ve loved learning and discovering ways to add veggies to my breakfast to make a meal that is delicious and satisfying.
Read on to learn my top 4 easy to make breakfast options that also contain vegetables! (And bonus… the kids love it!)
Egg Bake
Egg bakes are high in protein, super easy to make, and can be made a variety of ways. Here are some of my favorite flavor options:
Turkey Sausage and Spinach (go crazy and add some onion and mozzarella cheese)
Ham and Bell Peppers
Broccoli and cheese
Loaded egg bake (mushrooms, spinach, onion, peppers)
Egg bakes are a great low calorie meal prep option and can be made whether you are making it for a party of 1 or a party of 5! Shoot us a message if you would like a recipe!
2. Breakfast Hash
Breakfast hash is another great option as your first meal of the day and stores well for those of you that like to meal prep. Change it up by adding a variety of mixed veggies or just by cooking your egg differently (scrambled, over medium, poached). The balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats make this a nutrient rich and very satisfying meal! Consider trying a combination of any of these ingredients:
Sweet potatoes/ Baby red potatoes, Butternut Squash
Kale, broccoli, peppers, onion, zucchini, brussels (I mean… really any veggie you like is fair game!)
Bacon, breakfast sausage, egg, avocado, chives (Again the possibilities are endless)
3. Breakfast Pizza
Pizza for breakfast! Sign me UP! This is a big kid favorite in our household! Super fun option on the weekends with the family. So many options for your pizza crust too! Consider using a cauliflower crust, whole wheat english muffin, whole wheat tortilla, Naan bread etc. Again the veggie choices are endless AND when the pizza is ready, the result is so colorful and inviting!
4. Keep it simple with some steamed veggie bags and a hard boiled egg.
Seriously, some days are just too busy! There is nothing wrong with just grabbing a frozen steamable bag of veggies and pairing it with a couple hard boiled eggs or peanut butter toast.
Just remember, adding veggies to the beginning of your day can be fun! It’s a great way to get the day started with ‘great for you’ nutrients that are low in calories, keep you full longer, and great for your gut health! Shoot us a message if you would like recipes for any of the options shown here or if you would like to meet up for a nutrition consultation!
Written by: Jackie Giese, Fitness Nutrition Specialist
