Eating little (or not at all) at lunch, having a (too) balanced meal at dinner and wanting to devour everything in sight as soon as you get home from work... Do you recognize yourself?
You are not alone! I neglected breakfast for too long, knowing that I had a hard time not snacking in the evening. For me, it was easier to eat less in the morning to "prevent" my overeating. End of the day. What I didn't understand was that it was deprivation that caused me to overeat in the evening. After fasting for several hours, the body needs energy and you have to give it some!
Now, I'll admit that lunch is my favorite meal of the day. However, I also REALLY love sleeping in... So here are 5 ideas for those of you who, like me, need a quick and healthy lunch !
1. Pimp your toast
Why limit yourself to the eternal peanut butter and banana combo? Toast is probably the most versatile thing in the world, so let your creativity run wild!
My favorite combinations:
- Chocolate-hazelnut hummus , strawberries and hemp seeds
- Plain Greek yogurt, blueberries, cinnamon, walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup
- Goat cheese spread, chopped dates and flaked almonds
- Almond butter, blackberries and granola
- Avocado, egg, cherry tomatoes and hot sauce
3. It's all about that base
Change the filling YES, but we'll get back to the bread! A well-filled tortilla that you roll up like a crepe, puffed rice cakes or even sweet potatoes! We also have a complete article on toast sweet potato right here .
3. Go boil yourself an egg
The other day my mother asked me if I really ate a dozen eggs all by myself. Well, yes. And it's partly because of this trick! I crack the eggs directly into a muffin tin and cook a dozen minutes at 350°F. I then use them whenever I need them to make Lazy Egg McMuffins. I take an English muffin and top it with a pre-cooked egg, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and plain Greek yogurt (a great substitute for mayo)!
4. Always ready!
If you don't have time to prepare a decent breakfast every morning, opt for recipes that can be prepared the night before or even a few days in advance.
On Sundays, I love making a few pots of overnight oats or chia pudding. You can find my basic chia pudding recipe and topping ideas right HERE
5. Express (even more) smoothie
I've told you before, I'm anything but a morning person. If I can save 5 minutes on making my smoothie, I will!
One of the methods I found is to prepare my combinations of fruits, vegetables, nut butter, seeds and company in a reusable bag that
I put it in the freezer. In the morning, I simply add Greek yogurt or silken tofu to my mixture and a little liquid depending on the desired consistency.
An even quicker option is to make your smoothies in bulk and freeze them in ice cube trays. In the morning, simply combine your cubes with a little liquid, let it all melt, and shake your mason jar.
