Top 5 Favorite Breakfasts

Good morning! :)

I hope that you are having a fabulous day so far. I know I am. This morning I woke up bright and early - actually dark and early - at 3:30 A.M.

I was sooo happy! For some reason, I have been getting up so late. It's like I can't get out of bed until 7:00 or 7:30 A.M. - it's crazy! I prayed last night that the Lord would wake me up and make me get up. He is so faithful.

All glory to God I woke up and had such a productive morning. I had a lovely time reading my Bible and spending time in prayer. Then I was able to do an awesome exercise, get my chores done, and take a quick shower. By then I was ready for some breakfast, so I sliced up some cantaloupe and banana, and had a marvelous breakfast. :)

"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." - Psalm 34:8

It's an awesome day so far!

Anyway, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite breakfasts. Although I do enjoy experimenting with different recipes and mixing it up a bit, I find that there are certain meals that I tend to repeat a lot.

Then there are some breakfasts that I just absolutely love, even if I don't have them all the time. This post will be a mixture of my go-to breakfasts, and my favorites. We'll start with my favorites, and then move on to my most common meals.

#1 Peanut Butter Oatmeal

This looks very plain, but the flavor is amazing. I'll have to share this recipe with you soon. I usually add some raisins, cinnamon, and coconut flakes, but this bowl was very simple. It is sooo good.

#2 Granola w/ Yogurt

I've been meaning to share this recipe for a while. I'll see if I can post it this weekend. My sister makes amazing granola. It is a super simple recipe, but it tastes amazing! It's super crunchy and flavorful. I love having this granola with some fruit and yogurt, but it's also great with milk.

#3 Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancake

I absolutely LOVED this breakfast. It was so delicious and so satisfying. My favorite blogger - Julie Fagan from Peanut Butter Fingers - always seems to be eating this. She raves about them, and I had been wanting to try this pancake for a while. I've only had it once, but it was so fantastic, I know I will be making this many more times. My pancake didn't look as beautiful as Julie's, but it tasted awesome, and I am so glad that I got to try it.

#4 Vanishing Veggie Quiche

This quiche is the best I have ever had. It is soooo mouth-wateringly good, that I cannot describe how amazing this is. I love having this for breakfast, but it is a fabulous lunch or dinner. Yum. This is one of the best meals ever. We always make a large pan of quiche, but it never lasts long. I will be posting the recipe very soon. Perhaps I shall work on that tonight. I have all the pictures ready to post, I just have to type up the recipe.

#5 Peanut Butter Protein Shake

I love having this shake after my morning run. This shake is absolutely amazing! It comes out like a smooth ice cream sometimes. I love how refreshing and filling it is. This shake holds me over until lunch, so I don't need a snack in between. This shake is also a great cure for a sweet tooth, so I like to have it as a treat every once in a while. If you like having something a bit sweet in the morning, or enjoy shakes after your workout, I highly recommend this one. I love it!

*BONUS*

Alright, that was all five! But... I can't resist telling you about this goodness. I eat this practically everyday. It is my go-to meal for busy mornings. I love how quick this is to throw together, and it's so good for you too!

So I guess this makes 6 Favorite Breakfasts, but 5 sounded better, so we'll leave the title with that. ;)

#6 Sun Egg & Broccoli

I have this practically every day. In this picture I had two eggs, but I usually have just one. I also add some sliced onion and minced garlic to the broccoli when I sauté it. I love having this with a cup of green tea. It is so delicious. Broccoli is one of my very favorite veggies, and I love having it for breakfast with some yummy eggs. It is so GOOD!

Well, that's all for now. I hope you enjoyed this post of my favorite breakfasts. Hopefully this gave you some ideas and inspiration for your own morning meal. Which one of these do you think looked the best? Please remember to follow Fit 2 Be on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Also, please subscribe to the blog to get the latest posts delivered straight to your inbox. :)

Have an awesome day and may God bless you all!

What is your favorite breakfast?

Are you a "breakfast person?"

Love & Grace,

Mariah

Fruit & Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

This morning for breakfast, I had a delicious bowl of fruit and yogurt. It was so delicious and filling.
You could eat this with granola if you so desire, and make it more like a parfait. Either way, this breakfast is quick, healthy, and delicious.

• 1/2 c. yogurt
• 1/2 medium banana
• 1/4 c. pineapple
• 1/4 c. blueberries
• 6 whole almonds (you could use sliced)
• 1 tbsp. raisins
• 1 tbsp. coconut flakes
• sprinkle of cinnamon

I used the store-brand vanilla yogurt. You could use greek yogurt, a dairy-free yogurt, or whatever type of yogurt you fancy. :) Anyway, in a bowl pour 1/2 c. of yogurt. Next, top with 1/4 c. of chopped pineapple, 1/4c. of blueberries, 1/2 medium banana, 6 almonds, 1 tbsp. raisins, 1 tbsp. of coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. There you have it - a beautiful, healthy, and scrumptious bowl of fruit and yogurt!

I hope you enjoyed this breakfast recipe!  If you would like me to post a recipe for homemade granola, just comment below. Also, if you liked this fruit & yogurt bowl recipe, please comment and share. Thanks! Have an amazing day and may God bless you! :)

Love,

Mariah

10 Healthy Snack Ideas

Happy Monday!

It's the beginning of  a new week, and another chance to live a healthy happy life.
I love when a new week begins. I find it really exciting to make my meal plan for the week, prepare healthy snacks, and to plan my workout schedule. My family usually makes the meal plan on Sunday, and then we start cooking on Monday. This week's snack is oatmeal cookies. I just popped them in the oven and will be posting the recipe and some pictures soon. Until then, I wanted to share with you some snack ideas that you can enjoy this week.

I haven't tried all of these snacks, but here is just a basic list you can have some fun with. Some are really just ideas, and some have links to where you can find the recipe.  I hope you enjoy them!

(Photo: courtesy of Taralynn McNitt)

No-Bake PB and Oat Bars 

This yummy snack is from one of my favorite healthy bloggers - Taralynn McNitt. This recipe can be found at her blog "Undressed Skeleton." I made these one week and they were a perfect snack. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

Carrot Straws 

My younger sister made these a few weeks ago. I wish I could say that ours looked like this photo. ;)

She added a bit too much oil, and her version of carrot straws/chips wasn't very successful. However, they tasted pretty good, and I know that when done properly, they will be fantastic. This is the perfect snack for when you're craving something crunchy and crisp, but want to keep it healthy.

Hard boiled eggs

Hard boiled eggs are some of the best snacks. They are so delicious and filling. I love angel eggs (our family's name for the more commonly known - deviled eggs), and they can be a great afternoon snack.

(Photo: courtesy of Taralynn McNitt)

Fruit & Yogurt

What is better than sweet juicy fruit with cool, refreshing yogurt? I love fruit and yogurt for breakfast, or a mid-morning snack. Actually, it's perfect for anytime of day and any sort of occasion. This is good enough to be desert. You could throw in 2 tbsp. of chocolate chips, a sprinkle of cinnamon (I love cinnamon on yogurt!), and/or some coconut flakes. It's a perfect snack any way you eat it.

Popcorn

I have yet to try this delicious snack. I have always wanted to, but something always seems to prevent me from tasting this chocolate and cinnamon popcorn. Oh well, you try it and tell me how it is. This looks amazing! You can find the recipe by clicking the link beneath the photo. :)

Zucchini Chips 

I love zucchini, so I'm sure these are fabulous. Zucchini chips are on my list of recipes to make, I just haven't made them yet. They look amazing though, so try them out and tell me what you think.

Homemade Goldfish Crackers 

I made these last month for my eight-year-old brother as a little birthday gift. He loved them, and everyone thought they were really tasty. I was so pleased with this recipe. It has a cheesy taste, even though there is absolutely no cheese in them! I'm sure kids will love these, so if your looking for kid-friendly snack ideas, try this one. 

Heavenly Greens Shake

I love Heavenly Greens shakes. They are healthy, delicious, and easy to mix together.  Here is a video of how I make mine. Now, this how-to video is really basic, and you can really change it up to your liking. These are delicious with frozen berries, apple juice, and a banana. Also, try this with mango, pineapple, banana, orange, grapes, and so forth.

Heavenly Greens is an amazing powder, and I always use it when my pH is a bit low. After only a few days of drinking these shakes, my pH is right where it should be. If you make this shake and change it up a bit, please share your recipe in the comment section below. I would love to hear how you made your shake.

(Photo: courtesy of Taralynn McNitt)

Strawberry Banana Cocoa Smoothie

I was so pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of this smoothie. This was one of the first smoothies that I tried from Taralynn. It was super easy and delicious. My shake didn't look nearly as good as this one, but it tasted great! I didn't have any chocolate chips or chunks to garnish mine with, but it was still fabulous. It's the perfect smoothie for a summer's day. Enjoy! :)

(Photo: courtesy of Taralynn McNitt)

Peanut Butter Banana Shake 

I love peanut butter banana shakes! They are one of my very favorite shakes ever! I could seriously have them for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. I love bananas, and I LOVE peanut butter! Peanut butter and banana is the best combination for yumminess. :)

Well, hopefully you found this list helpful. Thanks for reading! Please comment on your favorite snacks from this post, or tell me about some of your favorites that weren't included here. May God bless you and may your day be one of victory and joy.

"This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." ~Psalm 118:24

Love,

Mariah