I’ve read time and again that it’s in your metabolism’s best interest to have protein more evenly spread out throughout the day. However, studies show we have most of it at night. Thinking about it logically, with no nutritional study in my background, why would we put most of our energy-rich consumption at the end of the day anyway? My hearty breakfast skillets take care of this ages-long imbalance.
My newest nutritional goal is to eat more protein at breakfast to kick-start my day and remove a bit from dinner, where it has a greater risk of turning into unused energy.
I’ve talked about my English muffin/hard boiled egg combos for breakfast, but variation is key to keeping a healthy diet. If you get sick of what you’re eating you’re more likely to give up on eating healthy. My other favorite grab-and-go option is the breakfast skillet. Its not only very easy to make-and-take all week but what it consists of can vary innumerably to keep you interested and on track. Because of its flexibility, you can add a bit more protein in there to get you moving and keep you going.
While my favorite recipe isn’t boasted for being the world’s healthiest, it’s a good savory meal, and you can easily sub items in and out for healthier options.
My Favorite Breakfast Skillet Combo
- 28 ounce package of Potatoes O’Brien
- 1 package Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage links
(can be substituted with any sausage you like) - 6 eggs, less 3 of the yolks
- Various red, yellow, and orange peppers
- Diced onion
- Shredded cheese
- Chipotle Cholula sauce (optional)
Why Prep Breakfast Skillets?
- Ingredients are easy to prep
- Can last 4-5 meals
- Reheats easily
- Recipe is versatile, ingredients can be interchanged
- Total cost is around $10-$12 for at least 4 meals
Breaking Down the Breakfast Skillets’ Cost
- $10-$12 for all of the main ingredients (spices, seasonings not included)
- Provides at least 4 meals (approx. 6 cups)
- Comes out to $2-$3 per meal
- Compare that to the $6-$7 per pound you might pay in a cafeteria by weight
The best part of the breakfast skillet is its re-heatability:
Just sprinkle a little bit of cheese and your seasoning of choice on the top, cover, and refrigerate for later. I don’t recommend freezing, they won’t taste as good when thawed or last that long.
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More Breakfast and Recipes
- Low Carb Greek Yogurt Bagels (WW Approved)
- Starbucks Bacon and Gouda Breakfast Sandwich Copy Cat
- Why Bacon and Avocado Pair So Perfectly
- Low Carb Everything But the Bagel Bites
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