I’ve spent years trying to make the best breakfast and that has not made any difference. My husband and I find ourselves constantly in a fight over our eating habits. We’re both always saying different things. He always says, ‘I love your oatmeal!’ while I say, ‘No one wants a bowl of oats on an empty stomach!’. Neither of us is wrong. But, we do know some foods are better for you than others. We’re just not sure what those foods really are.
In order to help with this battle, here are all of my favorite bad breakfast choices. If you don’t have something I listed, please feel free to add it to this list.
1) Egg whites / omelets/ poached eggs / pastries (white bread)
2) Granola bars / pretzels/ churros
3) Sugar-free cereal (no milk or sugar)
4) Gummy worms
5) Cheerios or mini donuts/ bagel (white bread)
6) Cereal flavored granola bars or chocolate pudding or cookies
7) Coffee
8) Creamy coffee
9) Cocoa & cocoa creamer
10) Chocolate powder/ barbitos
11) Peanut butter with no added sugar
12) Pastries with peanut butter
13) Popcorn without butter, oil, flour, etc.
14) Oatmeal with raisins, dried fruit, nuts, salt, spices, etc.
15) Scrambled egg whites with cheese/ onion
There’s such a variety of bad and good breakfast options out there. The key is finding something that works for you and making the most nutritious choices. There are many ways to eat healthy, so let’s talk about some of these ideas. Some of them are great for weight loss and others may be unhealthy for some people. It’s not just a matter of what you eat, but how much food you put into your body. Eating well can lead to lower blood pressure and more energy throughout the day. A lot of research shows that healthy diets can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Your diet matters a lot. Healthy eating habits will also improve your emotional wellness and give you stronger bones – especially as you get older! Eat properly and your health will thank you.
My Best List of Bad Breakfast Options
1) Eggs & spinach salad
2) Cheese + fruits
3) Bananas waffles with honey
4) Almond butter toast for breakfast with almond butter
5) Fruit smoothie
6) Banana pancakes
7) Crunched Up Potato Chips + protein bar
8) Grilled chicken sandwich
9) Nutella & banana split
10) Greek yogurt sandwich
11) Avocado toast waffle with avocado and fresh berries & mint chips
12) Baked sweet potato muffins
13) Crunchy wheat crackers
14) Sweetbread toast with whole wheat
15) Chia seeds
16) Blueberries & blueberry compote
17) Yogurt
18) Protein bars
19) Cottage cheese
20) Nuts
21) Muesli, grits etc.
22) Cold brew coffee
23) Milk
24) Desserts
25) Frozen fruits
26) Coconut water
27) Raw nuts
28) Dark chocolate with almond butter
29) Pumpkin bread/ croissants / popcorn etc.
30) White bread/ bagel / white rice
31) Cookies & cakes
32) Ice cream
33) French fry
34) Tofu
35) Fish & shrimp
36) Snacks
37) Fruits
38) Vanilla milkshakes
39) Green tea
40) Homemade pancake mix
41) Caramelized onions & celery
42) Hummus
43) Brown sugar/ maple syrup
44) Fresh fruit salad or salsa
45) Berries
46) Dairy
47) Hard boiled eggs
48) Kale
49) Orange
50) Gingerbread
51) Pancakes
52) Rice
53) Yoghurt
54) Plant based dessert alternatives
55) Whole grain cereal
56) Veggies
57) Jams with hummus and herbs
58) Fruit & nut spread sauce
59) Herbs, vegetables, & dips
60) Honey
61) Olive oil
62) Tomato paste
63) Roasted chickpeas
64) Bacon
65) Applesauce
66) Salads
67) Breaded quinoa
68) Flaxseed
69) Unsalted nuts & almonds
70) Pineapple
71) Lentils
72) Shrimp
73) Raspberries
74) Quinoa
75) Apple slices
76) Black sesame seeds
77) Raisin Bran
78) Sprouted grains
79) Seeds
80) Pecans
81) Edamame
82) Garlic
83) Broccoli
84) Parsley
85) Sesame seeds
86) Red apples
87) Fatty fish
88) Tomatoes
89) Watermelon
90) Beans & lentils
91) Celery
92) Artichokes & leeks
93) Pickled cucumbers
94) Chickpeas
95) Spinach salad
96) Lemon, lime juice & olive oil
97) Popped corn
98) Zucchini noodles
99) Turkey sausage
100) Corn on the cob
101) Spaghetti squash
102) Chicken noodle soup
103) Beef Wellington
104) Pizza dough
105) Cooked yams
106) Brussels sprouts
107) Potatoes
108) Macaroni pasta
109) Meatloaf
110) Lettuce wraps
111) Italian beans & peas
112) Ground beef
113) Swiss rolls
115) Vegetable stuffing
116) Mozzarella sticks or meatballs
117) Parmesan cheesy balls
118) Ham & turkey chops
119) Salmon burgers
120) Eggplant parmesan, tomato, basil, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, parsley and lemon wedge
121) Stuffed cabbage & broccoli
122) Romaine lettuce
123) Onions
124) Tomato ketchup
125) Bacon
126) Fried potatoes
127) Barbeque veggies
128) Boiled potatoes
129) Onion rings
130) Smoked salmon
131) Sardines in brine or canned
131) Roast pork chops
132) Baby carrots & cauliflower
133) Warm nuggets
134) Maple bacon
135) Cranberries with walnuts
136) Skyr grapefruit slices
137) Juicy ham & cherry tomatoes
138) Gluten free cheeses
139) Grape jelly
140) Oranges
141) Apronut
142) Savory sausages
143) Sauerkraut
144) Soups
145) Pepperoni
146) Chili flakes
147) Buffalo wings
148) Crispy skinless chicken breast
149) Philly cheese
149.5% fat and 10% sodium
150) Mayo
151) BBQ sauce
152) Mayonnaise
153) Mustard
154) Ranch dressing
155) Cheddar cheese
156) Horseradish
157) Jammy marinades
158) Cool ranch dip + chilli jam
159) Sourdough bread
160) Cheater’s ice cream
161) Strawberry sorbet with whipped topping
162) Plain yogurt
163) Mixed greens
163) Smoothies
164) Cherries
165) Mango sliced in half
166) Peach slices
167) Butter
167) Banana chunks
168) Strawberries
169) Avocados
170) Bag of dog treats
171) Lowfat vanilla milkshakes
172) Organic frozen peaches
173) Refried beans
174) Creamy tofu
175) Highcalorie beverages
176) Alcoholic drinks
180) Beer
180a) Champagne
180b) Wine
180c) Spirits
180d) Sparkling wine
180e) Rum
181) Energy drinks
182) Tea
183) Sports drinks
184) Hot dogs and fries
185) Soda pop
186) Pepsi
187) Cocktails
188) Diet pills
189) Sugary sodas
190) Processed meats
191) Pretzels
192) Fried potatoes
193) Pringles
194) Fast food chips
195) Doritos
196) Salt
198) Candy cane
199) Popcorn
200) Oreos
201) Cake crumbs
202) Cheesecake
202b) Trail mix
202c) Cookie dough
202d) Donuts
202e) Frosted bananas
202f) Cinnamon sugar cookies
202g) Mint leaves
202h) Espresso cake
202i) Cream of mushroom soup
202j) Salad dressings
202k) Drinks
202l) Margarine
202n) Convenience store shopping
202o) Soft serve ice cream
202p) Fruit punch
202q) Juice with lemonade
202r) Fruit smoothie
202s) Pudding
202t) Doughnuts
202u) Pistachio pieces
202y) Gum
202z) Jelly beans
202z) Slivered almonds
202z) Chocolates
202z) Instant sauces
202z) Sauce pouches
202z) Marmalade or relish
202z) Sandwich spreads
202z) Brindled gherkins