Paleo Breakfast Ideas
After doing some research and trying the Paleo diet for a few weeks, most people agree that it is
one of the most effective and healthiest diet options out there. While it is fairly simple to follow, many people get stuck in a routine of cooking the same types of meals over and over again. Over time, you may get ‘burned out’ on eating the same dishes, which can tempt you to fall back into eating less healthy options. To avoid that problem, find some meal plans that you can rotate into your routine to keep things delicious for years to come. If you’re looking for Paleo breakfast ideas, the best option is to make a list of different types of breakfasts to consider. After all, sometimes you are going to need to grab something quick on your way out the door and other times you’re going to have some time to prepare something nice. If you have great Paleo breakfast ideas ready for every situation you won’t ever have to ‘cheat’ on your diet just to get your breakfast.
Full Paleo Breakfast Ideas Whenever possible it is best to cook a nice breakfast in the morning. Having a full breakfast that includes meat, vegetables and maybe even some fruit will give you the energy you need to last all day. Of course, nothing tastes better than a fresh Paleo breakfast! If you do some planning ahead of time to make sure you have all the ingredients, cooking a full Paleo breakfast is also going to be surprisingly easy. One of the most iconic examples of a Paleo breakfast is going to be steak and eggs. Whether you cook the steak fresh in the morning or grab one that is left over from the previous evening’s dinner, you will have plenty of options. You can chop the steak into small bits and mix them into the eggs. You can also leave the steak full and have an over-easy egg on the side. Chop up some mushroom, onion, and peppers for a great twist that you’ll love. Many people on Paleo diets love sausage or bacon in the morning. This can be a great option occasionally, but remember that bacon and sausage are almost always processed so they aren’t quite as healthy as other options. As long as they fit in with your diet plan, however, they can be a delicious meal to add to your breakfast rotation. If you’re able to get a little creative with your breakfast cooking you can work in a variety of great vegetables and other foods.
Baked eggs in Portobello cups, for example, are a healthy Paleo option that many people love.
Eggs baked in bell pepper rings is another option that has lots of protein and vitamins, all combined with a great taste (it is surprisingly easy too!).
Portable Paleo Breakfast Ideas
While most everyone would love to be able to have a beautiful breakfast prepared each morning, which is just not always possible. Having some foods that you can just grab and go without breaking the diet is going to help make this diet easier to follow than ever. For example, you can make Paleo friendly muffins (such as these
Blueberry muffins) on the weekend, and grab them as a quick breakfast or even a snack throughout the week. Keeping these types of muffins in a sealed container will help ensure they last all week so you’re never struggling to find something you can enjoy. Hard boiled eggs are another option that many people enjoy as a simple breakfast on the go.
Paleo Alternative Breakfast Ideas
If you’re like most people you will occasionally miss enjoying the foods that are no longer an option on the Paleo diet. Rather than just try to suffer through it, however, you can look for Paleo alternatives. Thanks to the popularity of the Paleo diet, there are ways to make Paleo-friendly versions of just about every food out there today. For example, you can make delicious pancakes using
coconut flour,
almond butter, or other options. Using fresh fruits and seasonings you can really customize the taste and style of your foods quite extensively. If you’re missing cereal in your diet, you can whip up your own cereals using dried fruits, seeds, nuts and other ingredients. There are many excellent Paleo
cereal options that you can choose from to satisfy your craving for this popular breakfast food.
Cooking Paleo Breakfast the Night Before As you are likely already aware, one of the best things you can do to make the Paleo diet easy to follow is plan out your cooking ahead of time. You don’t always need to prepare and cook just before you consume, and this is especially true for breakfasts. Making a
breakfast casserole the evening before, for example, lets you grab a slice and warm it up in the microwave for a fast and healthy meal. Many people choose to put together casseroles, wraps or other breakfast foods while they are cooking dinner the evening before. Once done it can be kept in the refrigerator until it is ready. Adding a few minutes of cooking the evening before can save you a lot of time in the morning while also making it extremely easy to stick to the Paleo diet all day long.
Trial & Error
Whenever adjusting to a new diet it is important to know that there is a learning curve. Trying new Paleo breakfast ideas and seeing which ones work for you is very important. As long as you make sure you always have the ingredients you need, this can be a fun learning process where you discover which Paleo breakfast foods you like and which ones you’d rather avoid.
