What to eat for breakfast!

Athletes often ask us "What can I eat for breakfast?"

Very good question, since breakfast can make or break your nutritional day!

We're reprinting the recipes for 2 of our favorite breakfast meals.

Enjoy them!

Athlete Builder Breakfast Burrito

The way for an athlete – or anyone who wants to eat well and feed their metabolism – to start the day!

Description
This breakfast burrito has all the ingredients you need to start the day off right! Protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals are all found in this great meal! As a bonus, the “eggs and stuff” can be cooked the night before, reheated in a microwave and added to the wrap in the morning! Saves time and eliminates excuses!

Ingredients:
6 egg whites
¼ cup low fat shredded cheddar or “Taco” cheese
½ cup chopped green or red pepper
½ cup diced or chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 high fiber wrap (Mission “Carb-balance” wraps are great for this. High fiber and great taste!)

Optional (use any or all, as desired):
½ cup chopped broccoli
¼ cup chopped mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onion

Instructions:
1. Pre-heat pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Lower heat to med-low and add oil. Make sure the oil covers the bottom of the pan. (Tip: a natural cooking spray is fine for this, in place of oil)
2. Place eggs, cheese, pepper, tomatoes, and/or desired veggies into a bowl and mix together. Pour evenly into pan. Cook egg mixture either as an omelet, or scramble.
3. When cooked, place into wrap, roll up and eat.
4. Combine with a cup of fresh berries for a perfect breakfast!

Nutritional Information:
350-450 calories
3-4 g total fat (<1 g sat)
low cholesterol
35-50 g carbohydrate
32-36 g protein
21-27 g fiber (using Mission “Carb-balance” Wraps)

Note: If you like other vegetables that seem appropriate, try them!

Here's one more, for good eating!

Amazing Breakfast Pizza

Variety is the spice of life, so why not pizza for breakfast? It’s not as if the “menu police” will come and take you, or, Heaven forbid, your breakfast away! This great recipe serves 4, so simply split it into quarter or half recipes for one or two.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes (20 minutes start to finish!)
Preparation difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:
4 ounces packed spinach (4 cups)
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 inch) whole-grain pitas, cut in half horizontally
2 large plum tomatoes, sliced thin
4 large eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced fat crumbled feta cheese (1/3 cup)

Option: use part skim mozzarella cheese instead!

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450° F
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet or saucepan. Add spinach (in smaller batches, if needed) and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Brush the rough side of each pita round with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place them, oiled side up, on a large baking sheet and bake until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. Split spinach and tomatoes evenly among pita halves. Leave an empty space in the center of each for an egg. Crack 1 egg into center of each pita. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and return to oven. Bake until yokes are lightly set, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue to bake until cheese has softened, about 2-3 minutes more.

Nutritional Information:
250 calories
13 g total fat (3.5 g sat)
21 g carbohydrate
13 g protein
3 g fiber
500 mg sodium

Now you have 2 simple ways to start the day off right!

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