Post by skai on Nov 5, 2012 3:47:40 GMT -5
I don't cook often, and I barely know how to cook, but this semester so far I have learned how to create some great breakfasts to start out the day! This is ideal for people who don't cook or are starting, or just want alternatives to breakfast.
Personally, I think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it's what starts off your metabolism and appetite for the whole day, so your other 5-7 meals will benefit your body more.
Other than a good bowl of cereal, I find scrambled eggs and my version of oatmeal delicious.
Scrambled Eggs with toast:
This is a high-protein breakfast that's good to start out a day after a good workout day. I usually do this after chest and shoulder day, as those are the main muscles I need to work on the most.
What ingredients are needed:
-1 slice of either multi-grain bread or sourdough bread (Sourdough bread is surprisingly VERY healthy for breakfast. I avoided them until I researched more about them after a friend found an article saying they're healthier than whole wheat/multi-grain bread)
-Milk (Any % is fine, no skim/silk, as they're not as healthy as the others)
-3 Eggs
-Salt
-Butter
-Other seasonings of your choice
What tools are needed:
-A bowl to mix the eggs
-A pan to cook the eggs (non-stick makes cleaning easier)
-A spatula
-A plate to put the eggs on
-A fork to eat the eggs (unless you like to eat it with your hands xD)
-A fork or whisk to mix the ingredients
-A toaster
Instructions (on how I prepare them, as they might differ from normal people's):
1.) Crack the eggs and put them in the bowl (I find 3 eggs sufficient for me).
2.) Put in some milk with the eggs (Usually 2 tablespoons, but I eyeball it. Just know that too much milk = runny eggs).
3.) Mix the eggs/milk together with a fork or whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4.) Put the pan on the stove and put it on medium heat (on my stove the counts go from 1 to 10, and for this part I put it on 5).
5.) From a normal stick of butter (1 in x 1 in), slice off about half an inch of it and melt it on the pan. Make sure you spread it all out over the pan.
6.) Once the butter starts bubbling slightly, pour in the egg/milk mixture in the pan, and turn the heat to around 6-6.5/10 (adjust to your stove).
7.) Wait for about 15 seconds, and then start scraping the bottom of the pan starting from the outer edge, and scrape towards the center. You should start seeing parts of eggs solidifying from the heat. Scrape in a circle pattern around the pan until a good part has been cooked.
8.) Once about half the eggs are cooked (you should see a lot of solid egg, but still lots of liquid around), it's time to add seasoning. Turn the heat down to about 4.5/10, and sprinkle salt all over the eggs (all eyeballed here, but try not to put too much salt. Under-salted eggs are easier to eat than over-salted.), and then put on whatever seasonings you want to. I personally like putting garlic powder, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and oregano on my eggs. I put oregano on last as a garnish rather than a seasoning.
9.) Use your spatula to move around the egg until you get all of the liquid to the stove surface. Cutting/flipping the eggs on itself to mix the seasonings helps a lot here.
10.) Once all the egg is in a solid form, turn off the heat! Eggs cook very fast, and overcooking them can make them not as tasty. Let the eggs sit in the stove for about 20 more seconds, and then pour it on a plate and nom! While the eggs are sitting throw that piece of bread in the toaster/toaster oven, and when it's done your meal is complete.
This whole process should take about 10 minutes max. The cooking alone should take about 3-4 minutes.
Tasty Oatmeal:
This is another high protein breakfast that can be delicious.
What ingredients are needed:
-Plain Oatmeal (I use Quaker brand)
-Water
-Milk (Almond milk if possible)
-Honey
-Cottage cheese (optional, but it's one of the healthiest cheeses out there that's high in protein)
-Raisins (optional)
-Fresh fruit (optional)
-Protein powder (optional)
What tools are needed:
-Bowl to hold oatmeal
-Microwave
-Spoon to mix and eat oatmeal
Instructions:
1.) Pour a serving of oatmeal in a bowl, and fill it with some water to barely cover the surface.
2.) Microwave the bowl for about a minute, or until the oatmeal pieces have absorbed a majority (or all) of the water.
3.) Remove bowl from microwave, and put in a scoop of cottage cheese (or protein powder if you're not using cheese), and milk. Mix a little, and microwave again for another minute.
4.) Remove bowl from microwave again, and add in raisins, fruit, and honey, and enjoy!
Those are the two breakfasts I alternate with cereal in the morning. I hope you enjoy these simple yet healthy and delicious breakfasts!
Personally, I think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it's what starts off your metabolism and appetite for the whole day, so your other 5-7 meals will benefit your body more.
Other than a good bowl of cereal, I find scrambled eggs and my version of oatmeal delicious.
Scrambled Eggs with toast:
This is a high-protein breakfast that's good to start out a day after a good workout day. I usually do this after chest and shoulder day, as those are the main muscles I need to work on the most.
What ingredients are needed:
-1 slice of either multi-grain bread or sourdough bread (Sourdough bread is surprisingly VERY healthy for breakfast. I avoided them until I researched more about them after a friend found an article saying they're healthier than whole wheat/multi-grain bread)
-Milk (Any % is fine, no skim/silk, as they're not as healthy as the others)
-3 Eggs
-Salt
-Butter
-Other seasonings of your choice
What tools are needed:
-A bowl to mix the eggs
-A pan to cook the eggs (non-stick makes cleaning easier)
-A spatula
-A plate to put the eggs on
-A fork to eat the eggs (unless you like to eat it with your hands xD)
-A fork or whisk to mix the ingredients
-A toaster
Instructions (on how I prepare them, as they might differ from normal people's):
1.) Crack the eggs and put them in the bowl (I find 3 eggs sufficient for me).
2.) Put in some milk with the eggs (Usually 2 tablespoons, but I eyeball it. Just know that too much milk = runny eggs).
3.) Mix the eggs/milk together with a fork or whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4.) Put the pan on the stove and put it on medium heat (on my stove the counts go from 1 to 10, and for this part I put it on 5).
5.) From a normal stick of butter (1 in x 1 in), slice off about half an inch of it and melt it on the pan. Make sure you spread it all out over the pan.
6.) Once the butter starts bubbling slightly, pour in the egg/milk mixture in the pan, and turn the heat to around 6-6.5/10 (adjust to your stove).
7.) Wait for about 15 seconds, and then start scraping the bottom of the pan starting from the outer edge, and scrape towards the center. You should start seeing parts of eggs solidifying from the heat. Scrape in a circle pattern around the pan until a good part has been cooked.
8.) Once about half the eggs are cooked (you should see a lot of solid egg, but still lots of liquid around), it's time to add seasoning. Turn the heat down to about 4.5/10, and sprinkle salt all over the eggs (all eyeballed here, but try not to put too much salt. Under-salted eggs are easier to eat than over-salted.), and then put on whatever seasonings you want to. I personally like putting garlic powder, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and oregano on my eggs. I put oregano on last as a garnish rather than a seasoning.
9.) Use your spatula to move around the egg until you get all of the liquid to the stove surface. Cutting/flipping the eggs on itself to mix the seasonings helps a lot here.
10.) Once all the egg is in a solid form, turn off the heat! Eggs cook very fast, and overcooking them can make them not as tasty. Let the eggs sit in the stove for about 20 more seconds, and then pour it on a plate and nom! While the eggs are sitting throw that piece of bread in the toaster/toaster oven, and when it's done your meal is complete.
This whole process should take about 10 minutes max. The cooking alone should take about 3-4 minutes.
Tasty Oatmeal:
This is another high protein breakfast that can be delicious.
What ingredients are needed:
-Plain Oatmeal (I use Quaker brand)
-Water
-Milk (Almond milk if possible)
-Honey
-Cottage cheese (optional, but it's one of the healthiest cheeses out there that's high in protein)
-Raisins (optional)
-Fresh fruit (optional)
-Protein powder (optional)
What tools are needed:
-Bowl to hold oatmeal
-Microwave
-Spoon to mix and eat oatmeal
Instructions:
1.) Pour a serving of oatmeal in a bowl, and fill it with some water to barely cover the surface.
2.) Microwave the bowl for about a minute, or until the oatmeal pieces have absorbed a majority (or all) of the water.
3.) Remove bowl from microwave, and put in a scoop of cottage cheese (or protein powder if you're not using cheese), and milk. Mix a little, and microwave again for another minute.
4.) Remove bowl from microwave again, and add in raisins, fruit, and honey, and enjoy!
Those are the two breakfasts I alternate with cereal in the morning. I hope you enjoy these simple yet healthy and delicious breakfasts!
