breakfast ideas

Oreo Protein Pancakes

School and college classes will be back in session within the next few weeks, so I’m already starting to plan quick and easy breakfast ideas. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, which is why I try to get a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, such as coconut oil. Pancakes are always a quick and hearty meal, so I decided to get all my essential nutrients in them by adding in protein powder and coconut oil, which will give you an added energy boost in the morning. To make these protein pancakes appealing for […]

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Reduced Calorie Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Once Summer is approaching, my cravings for chocolate tend to go away and thoughts of light flavors always come to mind. I go crazy for anything lemon, which is perfect for these hot Florida days. I’m always searching for new breakfast or snack items, so I decided to take my lemon cravings and kick it up a little by making lemon blueberry muffins. I know that muffins aren’t the healthiest for you, so I tweaked this recipe to cut down on the sugar and calorie content. My main swap is using coconut oil instead of butter – amazing! I’m now […]

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Homemade Blueberry “Pop-Tarts”

As a kid, I remember enjoying a pop-tart every once in a while for breakfast. Whether it be a new flavor that came out or traditional blueberry, I loved popping it in the microwave and enjoying the flavor. As I have gotten older, and realized this is not the most nutritious of breakfast foods, I have opted for a healthier verison. Since I have a son now, I still want him to enjoy the foods that I enjoyed, but I want them to be a better option. You can easily make homemade “pop-tarts” at home with only a few ingredients! Ingredients: […]

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