Hot Breakfast Foods That are Still Healthy
By Genevieve Cunningham
With the winds turning chilly and winter just weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about trading your hallmark cereal and milk for a warm and comforting breakfast. A warm breakfast can help you get moving on a cold morning, and it may warm you up before you brave the outdoors for the day. But many people shy away from these breakfast foods because they seem to be heavy and fatty. And who needs more calories during the already dense holiday season? Fortunately, when it comes to finding breakfast food, you can have your cake and eat it too. Or in this case, you can keep your calories under control without freezing! Take a look at these hot and cozy breakfast foods that can keep you both warm and healthy.
Oatmeal
This is one of the best breakfast foods for your body. Oatmeal is a healthy carb that still packs a protein punch. It’s warm, low in calories, and is known to get your metabolism moving. Just make sure that you reach for the real kind … no pre-packaged, sweetened kinds! Just add a pinch of your favorite spice … sugar or sweetener, cinnamon, honey or whatever suits your fancy … and enjoy.
Eggs and Toast
This old classic is actually very good for you. Just make sure that you reach for the whole wheat toast, and go easy on the oil before cooking your eggs. But if you choose the right carbs and use a light oil, this meal can keep you warm while also supplying you with healthy grains, protein, healthy fats, and a bit of energy.
Warm Fruit
This might sound a little off-putting at first thought, but it’s actually a lot like eating dessert for breakfast. Except this version is healthy! Chop up some berries of your choice and put them in a bowl. Add a cup of milk and bake in the oven. Just before it’s finished, take it out and drizzle some dark chocolate shavings on top. Pop it back in and let the dark chocolate melt. You can find tons of recipes online, so adjust the flavors as you like. This delicious breakfast lets you have a dose of fruit, a dash of dairy, and a delectable treat to start your day off right.
Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Choose wisely to make sure that what you’re eating first thing in the morning is warm, healthy, and delicious. Give these options a try as the cooler winds blow in. Your stomach and taste buds will be glad, and your waistline will thank you when the warmer air decides to come back around.
