Breakfast is defined as “a meal eaten in the morning, the first one of the day”. It is often called the most important meal of the day. If you don’t eat breakfast, you start your morning running on no carbs, sugars or protein that your body can convert to energy.
Eating a healthy and well-balanced breakfast is vital to having a successful day. But what does a healthy and well-balanced breakfast look like? For starters, it’s important to try and get a lot of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It’s okay to have some fat in your breakfast as well, just not too much.
Protein is easily converted into energy in your body, and it sticks with you as opposed to sugary breakfasts like coffee and doughnuts that will lead to a sugar crash. Carbohydrates are perfect for fast energy, and the best sources of carbohydrates also give you a dose of fiber.
Now, with all the hype about healthy and not healthy breakfasts, it’s becoming difficult to find “manly” breakfast options. Surprisingly, it’s easier than it seems to find breakfast choices you can talk about with all your buddies at the gym.
10 Manly Breakfast Choices:
1. Fruit Smoothie with Whey Protein
Many men may be intimidated by the idea of carrying a cup of pink liquid around, but the combination of the fiber and natural sugars from fruit and the whey protein for sustainable energy is a great way to start the morning. Add in a few cups of Greek yogurt for extra calcium and protein. Even throw it in a blender ball cup to look extra manly.
2. Scrambled Eggs and Turkey Sausage
It’s just a rumor that the only healthy way to eat eggs is to just eat the whites. Scrambled eggs are still one of the best ways to get your morning dose of protein, and believe it or not, turkey sausage doesn’t taste half bad, and it has less saturated fat and cholesterol than regular pork sausage.
3. Oatmeal with Brown Sugar
Oatmeal is a great source of protein and grains that are full of fiber, and the best way to add some flavor is with a spoonful of brown sugar. Brown sugar is more pure than regular sugar, and contains natural sugars that, in small amounts, won’t cause a sugar crash.
4. Greek Yogurt with Granola and Blueberries
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium just like regular yogurt, but it has more protein that your body can store and convert to energy. Adding granola and berries gives you flavor and fiber along with natural sugars for instant energy.
5. A Bowl of Wheaties with Strawberries
You know who eats Wheaties for breakfast? Michael Jordan. And who is manlier than Michael Jordan? A bowl of Wheaties with milk provides calcium and fiber to fuel your day as a champion, and strawberries add natural sugars and great taste!
6. Breakfast Burrito
There is nothing heartier than scrambled eggs and cheese mixed with your choice of beans, veggies, and meats wrapped up in a tortilla. This idea provides all the necessary ingredients for an energy boost that lasts throughout the day.
7. Spinach, Ham, Tomato, and Egg White Omelette
This combination of eggs, meat, and veggies is a great way to eat something savory and light at the same time. Egg whites are jam packed with protein while cutting out the cholesterol. Throw in mushrooms for extra taste.
8. Avocado with Sunny Side Up Eggs and Bacon
The best way to make this protein-charged breakfast is to remove the pit from the avocado after cutting it in half, and putting a fried egg in each side where the pit should be. Next, crumble cooked bacon and sprinkle it over the avocado and egg. Yum!
9. Bagel with Salmon and Cream Cheese
This dish is simple and classic and provides a lot of energy for the day. Try using a cheese bagel or some flavored cream cheese to spice up the simple snack.
10. Breakfast Kabobs
This is an easy and fun way to personalize your breakfast. Put anything from eggs to sausage to grilled veggies on your kabob, and remember to include some cheese for dairy!
Armed with these ideas for delicious and nutritious manly breakfasts, you will be able to enjoy your breakfast and ignore the midday sugar crash headache. Enjoy!
Happy breakfasting!
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