From cinnamon french toast to chia seed pudding, here are the recipes for Dr. Joey’s Top 10 Weight Loss Challenge breakfasts!
1. CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp 1% milk
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 slices of sprouted grain bread
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
Method:
Beat egg, cinnamon and milk together in small bowl.
Heat butter in small pan.
Dip bread into egg mixture and cook until browned and flip. Once both sides are browned, put onto a plate and top with sliced strawberries.
Note: For a dairy free option, substitute almond milk for cow’s milk and use a dairy-free butter
2. STRAWBERRY VANILLA CRUNCH
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup all bran buds
Method:
Add yogurt and berries into bowl and sprinkle with all bran buds.
3. CREAMY CHOCOLATY SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 banana, peeled and frozen
- 1/2 tbsp natural nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2-3 ice cubes
Method:
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle with raw cocoa nibs for some crunch.
GF = gluten free
DF = dairy free
4. EGG-WHITE SCRAMBLE WITH AVOCADO
Ingredients:
- 3-4 egg whites
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/4 avocado
- Tomato slices
Method:
Scramble egg whites in butter on medium heat. Enjoy with sliced avocado and tomato slices.
GF = gluten free
5. RASPBERRY CHIA SEED PUDDING
Ingredients:
- 4 oz almond milk
- 2 tbsps chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 tbsp raspberries
Method:
Add the milk, chia seeds, and vanilla into a bowl. Stir until combined and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Before eating, top with hemp hearts, and raspberries.
GF = gluten free
DF = dairy free
6. GOOD MORNING COFFEE SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 oz. cold brew black coffee
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Method:
Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
GF = gluten free
DF = dairy free
7. WALNUT BLUEBERRY CRUNCH YOGURT PARFAIT
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 6 walnuts, crushed
- Drizzle of raw honey
Method:
Add yogurt and berries to bowl and sprinkle with flax and crushed walnuts. Drizzle with honey.
GF = gluten free
8. ANY VEGGIE OMELET
Ingredients:
- 2 full eggs
- 1 egg white
- 2-3 of your favourite veggies, chopped (i.e., broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, onions, spinach)
- 1 oz goat cheese
Method:
Heat small pan with a little butter or coconut oil. Whisk eggs in small bowl and add into heated pan. Add prepared vegetables and cheese and allow to cook until cooked through, flipping halfway.
GF = gluten free
9. SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of sprouted grain bread
- 4oz smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp light cream cheese
- Wedge of lemon
- Capers
Method:
Spread cream cheese on toast and top with smoked salmon.
Squeeze a wedge of lemon over salmon and top with capers (optional).
10. WARMING APPLE-CINNAMON OATMEAL
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked steel cut oats
- Splash of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 apple, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
Method:
Add cooked oats to bowl and mix with some almond milk. Top with apple pieces and sprinkle with cinnamon and hemp hearts.
In order to make this 100-per-cent gluten-free, ensure you buy gluten-free oats!
GF = gluten free
DF = dairy free
Courtesy Dr. Joey Shulman
www.drjoey.com
@drjoeyshulman
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