Wednesday, December 10, 2014

SUPERCHARGE YOUR BREAKFAST WITH THESE 4 HEALTHY RECIPES

Make your first meal of the day count with these four healthy breakfast recipes.


The simple pleasures of waking up from a good night's slumber and then eating a hearty meal can really help set the tone for the rest of the day. A killer breakfast means having the energy and can-do attitude to kick the day's errands and obstacles in the behind. It also means you'll have enough fuel to crush your day's workout and net some solid gains.
Many people choose to eat their breakfast first thing in the morning, while others choose to "break fast" later in the day. Whatever your preferred dining time, these scrumptious recipes will supercharge your breakfast!

1
 LOW-CARB PROTEIN PANCAKE RECIPE

If you're on a low-carb protocol, you might occasionally pine for the carb-centric staples of breakfast such as pancakes, cereal, and hash browns, also get a little creative and satisfied both his craving and nutritional needs with this low-carb recipe.
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp almond meal flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut meal flour
  • 1 scoop Cellucor Cor-Fetti whey protein
  • 250 g liquid egg whites
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Spoon batter into a heated pan or griddle.
  3. Wait a couple of minutes, until the batter bubbles and hardens around the edges, then flip.
  4. Serve as-is or with your favorite low-sugar syrup.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 serving
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Amount per serving
Calories 453
Total Fat17g
Total Carbs17g
Protein58g

2
 SUPERCHARGED OATMEAL BOWL

Oatmeal is the perfect vehicle for delivering delicious, carb-laden fuel into your active body. Its neutral flavor profile allows you to jazz it up in any way you want by adding fruit, peanut butter, honey, or even protein powder.
Try this bowl of oatmeal, a favorite staple in  my daily diet!
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Cook oatmeal in a pot of boiling water.
  2. Put berries in the microwave for 1 minute to soften.
  3. Stir yogurt into the oatmeal, then stir in the blueberries and honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 serving
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Amount per serving
Calories 295
Total Fat4g
Total Carbs59g
Protein12g

3
 BERRY BURST MORNING FLAPJACK

I love using my beloved Cor-Fetti with this one because, when you add in the fruit, it gives off a cake-like quality. If you have a sweet tooth to tame, this is the recipe for you.
Because these pancakes are higher in carbohydrates, they are perfect for pre- or even post-morning workouts. Even if you're not going to be working out, simply finding the time to prepare and enjoy these can help you start your day right!
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Spoon batter into a heated pan or griddle.
  3. Wait a couple of minutes, until the batter bubbles and hardens around the edges, then flip.
  4. Serve as-is or with your favorite low-sugar syrup.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 serving
Recipe yields 1 serving
Amount per serving
Calories 394
Total Fat8g
Total Carb23g
Protein54g

4
 PEANUT BUTTER AND RAISIN OATMEAL

Here's another amazing twist on the ol' oats breakfast staple. Peanut butter and raisins come together to throw an amazing party in your mouth.
This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes is exactly what your peanut-butter-loving self craves first thing in the morning (or pretty much any time of day). You just may not know it yet.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 3/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 scoop Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl whey protein
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon raisin peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana
Directions
  1. Prepare oats with milk or water in the microwave or on the stove—whichever you prefer.
  2. Stir in egg whites and cook until the oats have become thick and creamy. This will usually take around 1-2 minutes longer.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before stirring in the whey protein and cinnamon raisin peanut butter. Top with half a sliced banana.
NOTE
If you don't have premade cinnamon raisin peanut butter, simply mix together peanut butter, raisins, cinnamon, and a sweetener of your choice.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 serving
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Amount per serving
Calories 431
Total Fat12g
Total Carbs49g
Protein37g

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