It’s finally Friday! I got a request after posting my workouts on WIAW to keep posting them. So I’m listening. Yesterday’s workout was tough on the cardio side but it ended up being a super fun WOD!
We started off with strength…full squat snatch 3X1 (that’s 3 sets of 1 rep in case you’re not familiar with CrossFit or rep schemes)
- I worked up to 5 X 1 at 90 lbs and ending up wishing I had tried for 95 or 100. There’s always next time…
WOD was 21-18-15-12-9-6-3
- Ground to Overhead with a 25 lb plate
- Following each round we did 5 burpees and 30 double unders.
I ended up finishing in 11:39. I ended up loving the GTO and hating the double unders towards the end. They’re always frustrating for me but I ended up getting them in sets of 10 pretty much every round.
This morning I’m off early to teach spin. I always look forward to my Friday spin class! Since we’re talking about morning workouts why not share a breakfast recipe?
Mornings are usually a bit chaotic for me. I often get up, take Sophie out and get her breakfast then break into emails, read blogs, and work on my nutrition practice. I do always make time for breakfast. No reason not to kick start your metabolism off for the day. Here is a recipe that is perfect for those crazy mornings. This recipe is far from an English muffin but it is gluten free, a quick and easy breakfast, and contains a little chocolate! What more can you ask for?! Why then am I calling it an English Muffin? I think it looks like one! Really that is my only reasoning! Try it out and let me know what you think!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs. protein (I used Perfect Fit)
- 2 tbs. unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tbs. enjoy life chocolate chips
Directions:
- Mix all your ingredients in a mug sprayed with olive oil spray.
- Microwave 3-4 minutes.
- Done!
I loved mine topped with a little almond butter. Perfect breakfast and I felt like I was eating dessert! Plus it kept me full for hours!
I’ve been enjoying this recipe for a while and just recently discovered another favorite that is even simpler! All I do is mix together these ingredients in a coffee mug:
- 2 tbs. of perfect fit protein (or almond flour)
- 1 small mashed banana (the riper the better)
- 1/4 tsp. baking power
- 1 egg
Microwave 3 minutes on high and enjoy. Easy breakfast at it’s best.
Topped with some almond butter or sunflower seed butter this the perfect breakfast and usually holds me over all morning until after CrossFit.
What’s your favorite “dessert for breakfast” meal?
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I looks strikingly like an English Muffin! I love how simple the recipe is–can’t beat that!
Thanks Michelle!
Not only does this look like a great breakfast, but it also looks like the perfect snack. I love how easy it is!
It would be a great snack too! Thanks Kim!
That really does look like an english muffin! I can’t wait to try it!
Hope you like it Kristen!
What is that Perfect Fit protein like? Normally vegan proteins are funky to me and flop my stomach so I stick to whey since its so neutral and “simple” and easy to digest. BUT whey has disadvantages too. I live in Canada, so I worry the shipping on Perfect Fit would be ridiculous. Know of any way to purchase products if in Canada that are CHEAP (and other more affordable maybe protein powders?).
I love perfect fit. It tastes great and has very few ingredients. Definitely shouldn’t bother your stomach but only you know your body best. Unfortunately I’m in Boston so I don’t know of any good proteins available in Canada.
smoothies remind me of dessert for breakfast!! especially when chocolate is involved!!
Yes! It’s like ice cream for breakfast
These both look so good! I love anything sweet for breakfast. Egg white banana oatmeal with soy nut butter is my favourite.
Sounds delicious Chelsea!
I’ve never thought to make my own English muffins. They sound yummy!
Yummers! I haven’t had an English Muffin in forever! I must get some for the holidays
Yum! I haven’t bought protein in a while. I wonder if almond flour would work?
Yes I’ve made it with almond flour before too! I would just add some cinnamon and vanilla extract for flavor. You actually might like perfect fit protein, it’s vegan, gluten free, and organic (there’s only like 5 ingredients in it!)
sounds amazing! I cannot wait to make this!
Yay! Hope you like it!
Do you think this would work with whey protein? I know whey can make certain recipes a little tough and rubbery.
I’d give it a try! I bet it would be fine because you’re not using too much of it!
Oh these look so deliciously doughy, and chocolate for breakfast is a definite win in my books
Back in the day when I could still eat oatmeal, my favorite dessert type breakfast was banana oatmeal topped with AB and chocolate pudding. Definitely put a smile on my face that lasted for the rest of the day.
Chocolate pudding for breakfast would make me pretty happy too
It totally looks like an english muffin! That’s awesome. They look so fluffy too, love the sounds of it! Mmm…I’d say any type of oat bran with fruit is kind of dessert like tasting. I guess it depends how you make it! It really takes it to the next level when you add coconut flour.
Thanks Lisa! That sounds amazing with coconut flour added!
that sounds delicious!! my favorite sweet breakfasts are yogurt bowls!
I love yogurt bowls with cereal too!
I cannot have eggs . Is there a good substitute that I can use? Maybe a “flax egg”?
yes I would try out a flax egg. Should work perfect!
oh wow that sounds SO easy!
Thanks Jess. Hope you like it!
My favorite “dessert for breakfast” meal is peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes!
Sounds awesome Hannah!
Mmm this does sounds glorious Danielle, consistently great ideas come from your lovely self
And I would have to say blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes/waffles are a perfect dessert for breakfast!
Tessa! So nice to have you back!
I’m making this for breakfast right now!!
Hope you enjoyed it Brittany!
I just made these for breakfast!!! ummm can i say amazing!? and so simple too!! I used soy flour instead of almond flour and it worked just as well!! YUM!
So happy you loved them! Always awesome to hear some great feedback!
This was delicious! Very much like an english muffin. I topped mine with PB2 and raspberry chia seed jam. Very good and very filling. Thank you for a great recipe!
So glad you liked it
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