My Favorite Healthy Breakfast-in-Bed Ideas

When I travel, one of my favorite parts about a hotel stay is starting the day with breakfast in bed. This is my quintessential travel routine and it always makes me feel like I am finally on vacation. Something about your food being served right to you while you are still cozy in bed just makes you feel pampered, relaxed and ready to start the day on a positive note! I wanted to re-create this at home with some healthy breakfast ideas to enjoy if your own comfy bed!

Breakfast-in-bed at home is great for special occasions (Mother’s Day, Birthdays, etc.) or even just those days you just need a little pick-me-up to perk up your mood!

These healthy breakfast ideas are all delish! Looking for other healthy recipes? Check out some of my favorites here

BANANA OAT PROTEIN PANCAKES

Banana pancakes make regular pancakes feel a bit more upgraded & a whole lot healthier! These are gluten-free, wholegrain, high in protein and are naturally sweetened from the bananas, so no added sugar!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Medium Ripe Bananas
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp Almond Butter
• 1 ½ cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground Pink Himalaya Salt
• Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Cooking spray
• 1 cup Blueberries, to garnish
• 1 cup Sliced Strawberries, to garnish
• Date Syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the first 9 ingredients into a blender and blend on high until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Leave the batter in your blender while you heat up your pan.
2. Lightly coat a griddle or non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and place the stove over medium heat. Once pan is hot enough, measure out 1/3 cup of the pancake mixture and add it to the griddle, repeat until you fill your griddle. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes you see small bubbles on the edges and they are slightly puffier.
3. Flip your pancakes and cook them until they are golden brown. If your pancakes are turning brown too quickly or your pan is smoking, turn down the heat! This happens often with my electric stove.
4. Remove your pancakes and wipe down your skillet. Spray more cooking oil and repeat the process with the remaining batter. This should make around 8-9 pancakes.
5. Top with sliced strawberries and blueberries and add date syrup to taste!

MEDITERRANEAN AVOCADO TOAST

Ok, I know we all know how to make avocado toast, but there are so many ways you can get creative with it! Mediterranean Avocado Toast is one of my specialties, it has all of the the yummy flavors and textures an avocado toast needs (salty, savory, crunchy, creamy…) plus it’s colorful, so it gives your presentation a wow-factor!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large Slices of Bread, Sourdough or Gluten-free
• 1 Medium Avocado, ripened
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 Fresh Eggs, poached or fried
• 6-8 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
• 4-6 Radishes, sliced
• 2 slices of Prosciutto
• 2 tbsp Feta Cheese
• 2 tsp Balsalmic Glaze
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp White Vinegar, optional for poached eggs only

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set your oven on Broil on high heat. Place your two slices of bread and your two slices of prosciutto on a non-stick baking pan. Drizzle the bread with 1 tsp olive oil.
2. While your oven heats, slice the cherry tomatoes and radishes and mash your avocado in a small bowl with 1/2 tsp of lemon juice to preserve the freshness. Set aside.
3. Place the baking pan with the bread and prosciutto in the oven for 2-4 minutes, until the bread is slightly browned and the prosciutto is crispy.
4. Once its ready, remove the pan from the oven and place your bread on a plate. Add 1/2 of the smashed avocado to each of the slices and drizzle the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil over each slice of bread. Add the sliced tomatoes and radishes, 1 tbsp of crumbled feta to each slice of bread. Drizzle with 1 tsp of balsamic glaze per slice and top with 1 slice of crispy prosciutto each.
5. Prepare your eggs. You can simply fry your eggs or you can poach them. To poach your eggs, add 3-4 inches of water to a small sauce pan and 1 tbsp White Vinegar and place high until it boils.
6. If you are using eggs that have been in the fridge for a few days, you will want to crack your egg over bowl into a small skimmer. This will help keep the white of the egg intact. Once the water is bubbling, stir the water with a spoon in a circular motion around the edges of the pan until it creates a vortex in the center of the water. Once you have created the vortex, add the egg from your skimmer into the water. Continue to stir until the egg forms its shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove, create another vortex with your water and add your second egg.
7. Once your eggs are ready, place one on each slice of toast and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

TROPICAL GREEN JUICE

Greens are an important part of our diet, so why not start the day off with that vitamin boost your body needs? Drinking spinach doesn’t always sound so appetizing, but when you mix it with tropical fruits you don’t notice the taste! This juice is super easy to make and can be combined with any of your favorite fruits.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Fresh Spinach
• 1 Orange, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup Frozen Mango Chunks
• 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
• 1 cup Coconut Water
• Agave syrup, optional to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place all of the ingredients in a blender and mix on high until the mixture is smooth. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add agave to taste.

These healthy breakfast ideas are sure to leave you full and satisfied! Now, grab a cute tray and some fresh flowers to make it extra special for your loved one or for a treat yo’ self day!