14 Day Whole Food Diet Plan: Whole Food Recipes To Increase Metabolism, Energy & Lose Weight (2016)

Chapter 4. Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but, unfortunately, many of us have grown accustomed to eating the wrong things. As you are saying goodbye to pancakes and bagels, it is normal that you are at a loss for alternatives. Let’s check out some of the most delicious and nutrient-dense whole food breakfast recipes.

#1 Spicy salmon frittata

Ingredients: coconut oil (1 tbsp.), green pepper (1), onion (1), garlic cloves (2), cherry tomatoes (1 and½ cups), cumin (1 tsp.), paprika (1/2 tsp.), eggs (6), wild canned salmon (1/2 cup), cilantro (2 tbsp.), salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare: cook the chopped green pepper and onion in a skillet (medium heat); add the garlic, then the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes cut in halves and then the wild salmon. Pour the eggs, adding salt and pepper to taste. Place the pan into the oven and cook it in the oven for a quarter of an hour (350°F). Top with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

#2 Sweet potato quiche

Ingredients: sweet potatoes (3), coconut oil (2 tbsp.), bacon (3 slices), green onions (1 bunch), eggs (10), salt (3/4 tsp.), and nutmeg (1/4 tsp.)

How to prepare: start by pre-heating the oven at 400°F. Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes and mix them with coconut oil and salt. Place them in the oven to roast for about 20 minutes. While the potatoes cool, cook the bacon in a skillet. Dice it after it has cooled. Cook the green onions in the fat left by the bacon. Reduce the oven heat to 350°F and place into a pan half of the sweet potatoes, green onions and bacon. Add another layer, then pour the beaten eggs (with nutmeg and salt) on top. Cook for about 40 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

#3 Tuna cake with green olives

Ingredients: cold baked sweet potatoes (1 cup), cooked cauliflower (1/2 cup), canned tuna (1/4 cup), green olives (12), sea salt (to taste), coconut oil (1 tbsp.)

How to prepare: mash the baked sweet potatoes. Add the other ingredients into the bowl and season them with sea salt. Form equal cakes and fry them in a skillet (medium heat), until golden. Enjoy!

#4 Breakfast salad

Ingredients: orange (1/2), black plum (1/2), celery stalk (1), cucumber (1/4 cup), jicama (1/4 cup), avocado (1/2), mint/parsley (1 tbsp.), lemon juice (from 1 lemon), salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare: combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

#5 Breakfast bowl (Mexican-style)

Ingredients: coconut oil (1 tsp.), onion (1/2), peppers (1 cup), ground pork/chicken (1/2 lb.), dried oregano (1/2 tsp.), ground cumin (pinch), avocado (1), salsa (2-4 tbsp.), salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare: start by cooking the onions and peppers into a skillet. Mash the avocado and set it aside. Add the pork or chicken, then the oregano and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the dish into a bowl. Add the mashed avocado and salsa.

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