Breakfast with the Deac

I often get asked what I eat for breakfast.  Everyone hears how eating breakfast is so important, but what do I eat if I can’t have eggs and bacon?  Really, there is more to an enjoyable breakfast than eggs and bacon!

I have 2 different breakfasts that I eat on a regular basis.  These breakfasts are packed with nutrients (including protein) and fiber and fill me up so I don’t get hungry.

Pat’s Oatmeal

I start with one cup of instant (non flavored) oatmeal.  Don’t use the instant oatmeal packets that are flavored.  They have high sugar content.  And if you can, use the rolled oats oatmeal.  It takes a little longer to prepare, but it is better for you.  Anything whole is always better than processed.  I just use instant so I can get out the door quicker for my morning workout.

Then I add 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed meal (Bob’s Redmill brand – found in any grocery store) to get my Omega 3s, (good for the heart,) a small handful of Craisins, one small shake of cinnamon and one packet of Truvia, a natural sweetener.

Then I add boiling water added until it gets to the consistency I like.

I top my oatmeal with a palmful of blueberries and ½ cup of almond milk

 

 

“The Big Bowl” – (borrowed from Rip Esselstyn)

 I put in a big cereal bowl:

½ cup shredded wheat squares  (Kashi Cinnamon Harvest is my favorite)
½ cup flaxseed flakes cereal  (Nature’s Path)
½ cup Heritage flakes cereal  (Nature’s Path)

Then I add:

A shake of cinnamon
One packet of Truvia
2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed meal
Small palmful of craisins
Fresh fruit  (Bananas, peaches, strawberries)
1 cup of almond milk

 

These breakfasts are high in fiber, vitamins, omega 3s without the oil, loaded with other nutrients.

The cereal alone has 15 grams of protein.

 

You can add different things to taste.  My wife adds walnuts. 

A great way to start the day!