Fit Brit Morning Delight—Breakfast for 1
The Fit Brit Morning Delight is a nutritious take on the classic English breakfast. It features lean proteins, whole grains, and fresh vegetables, offering a balanced and hearty start to your day. Enjoy traditional flavors in a health-conscious way with this revitalized morning meal.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Toast the 2 slices of whole grain bread in the toaster to your desired level of crispness
- While the bread is toasting, heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat
- Add the 2 slices of lean turkey bacon to the pan and cook until crispy, flipping once with a spatula
- Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside on a plate
- In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and softened, stirring occasionally with the spatula
- Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set them aside with the bacon
- Crack 2 medium eggs into the same frying pan and scramble them lightly with a spatula, cooking until they are firm but still moist Season with salt and pepper to taste
- While eggs are cooking, pour 1/4 cup baked beans into a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through
- Arrange your toasted bread on a plate Layer one slice with half of your scrambled eggs, followed by one slice of cooked turkey bacon, half of your cooked mushrooms, a few slices of tomato, and sprinkle half of your shredded low-fat cheddar cheese on top Repeat this process for your second piece of toast
- Serve immediately while everything is still warm’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 cup of arugula
- Add 1/4 cup of radicchio
- Increase the olive oil to 2 tsp
- Add 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the baked beans
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with blue cheese
🧂 Salty
- Increase the lean turkey bacon to 3 slices
- Add 1/2 tsp of sea salt to the baked beans
- Increase the low-fat cheddar cheese to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of sliced green olives to the toppings
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the baked beans
- Add juice of half a lemon to the scrambled eggs
- Replace 1 slice of lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of pickled cucumber
- Add a layer of 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt on top of each toast slice before adding other ingredients’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase black pepper to 1 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup of diced jalapenos
- Add 1 tsp of hot sauce to baked beans
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1 tsp of honey to the scrambled eggs
- Increase baked beans to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 small banana, sliced
- Add 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries
- Replace salt with a pinch of cinnamon
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to the mushrooms while cooking
- Replace 1/4 cup baked beans with 1/4 cup miso-baked beans
- Increase the mushrooms to 3/4 cup
- Add a pinch of dried seaweed flakes to the scrambled eggs while cooking
- Replace lean turkey bacon with lean turkey bacon marinated in Worcestershire sauce
🍸 Alcoholic
- Bloody Mary: The savory flavors of this cocktail complement the hearty, savory elements of the dish, such as the turkey bacon and baked beans
- English Cider: The crisp and fruity notes of the cider provide a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors in the dish
- Gin and Tonic: The botanicals in gin and the bitterness from tonic water balance out the richness of eggs, cheese, and bacon in the dish.
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘English Breakfast Tea: The robust flavor of the tea complements the hearty ingredients in the dish
- Fresh Orange Juice: The acidity and sweetness of the orange juice provide a refreshing contrast to the savory elements of the dish
- Tomato Juice: The savory taste of tomato juice pairs well with similar flavors in the dish, such as baked beans and tomatoes’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🥓 Keto
- Remove 2 slices whole grain bread
- Replace 1/4 cup baked beans with 1/4 cup of spinach
- Replace 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup regular cheddar cheese
- Increase the lean turkey bacon to 3 slices
- Add 1/2 avocado, sliced
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Remove 2 slices lean turkey bacon
- Add 1/4 cup of olives, sliced
- Replace 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices of pita bread
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach, chopped
- Replace baked beans with 1/4 cup of hummus’
🥑 Paleo
- Remove 2 slices whole grain bread
- Replace 1/4 cup baked beans with 1/4 cup of diced bell peppers
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of regular bacon
- Remove 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
- Add 1/2 avocado, sliced
🐟 Pescatarian
- Remove 2 slices lean turkey bacon
- Add 2 slices of smoked salmon
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 1/2 cup of tofu, scrambled
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of tempeh bacon
- Replace 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup vegan cheese, shredded
🥦 Vegetarian
- Remove 2 slices lean turkey bacon
- Add 2 slices of vegetarian bacon substitute
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove 2 slices whole grain bread
- Remove 1/4 cup baked beans, low sodium
- Remove 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of sugar-free compliant bacon
- Add 1 small avocado, sliced’
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices of sprouted grain bread
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 3 omega-3 enriched eggs
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup of feta cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach, sautéed in olive oil’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices gluten-free bread
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove whole grain bread
- Replace with gluten-free bread
- Remove baked beans
- Replace with 1/4 cup of cooked carrots
- Remove tomatoes
- Replace with 1/4 cup of cucumber slices
- Decrease the mushrooms to 1/4 cup
- Remove low-fat cheddar cheese
- Replace with lactose-free cheese’
🩸 Diabetes
- Remove 2 slices whole grain bread
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 1 slice of low-carb, whole grain bread
- Decrease 1/4 cup baked beans to 2 tablespoons of baked beans, low sodium
- Remove Salt to taste
- Add a pinch of herbs for flavor instead of salt.
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices gluten-free bread
🫀 Heart Disease
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 4 egg whites
- Replace 1 tsp olive oil with 1 tsp canola oil
- Decrease low-fat cheddar cheese to 1/8 cup
- Increase mushrooms to 1 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach
❤️ Heart Health
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 4 egg whites
- Replace 1 tsp olive oil with 1 tsp canola oil
- Increase 1/4 cup baked beans, low sodium to 1/2 cup baked beans, low sodium
- Increase 1 small tomato to 2 small tomatoes, sliced
- Increase 1/2 cup mushrooms to 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of turkey breast
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with fat-free cheddar cheese
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with low-sodium cheddar cheese
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 1/2 cup egg whites
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of turkey breast
- Increase 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese to 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
- Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Add 1 clove of garlic to the mushrooms
- Add 1/2 inch of grated fresh ginger to the eggs
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup of feta cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach to the layering process
- Replace 2 slices lean turkey bacon with 2 slices of smoked salmon
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric to the scrambled eggs’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices gluten-free bread
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 1/4 cup egg whites
- Remove baked beans
- Replace 1 small tomato with 1/4 cup bell pepper, sliced
- Replace lean turkey bacon with lean turkey breast, sliced
- Decrease low-fat cheddar cheese to 2 tablespoons
- Remove salt’
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices white bread
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 4 egg whites
- Remove 2 slices lean turkey bacon
- Decrease the low-fat cheddar cheese to 1/8 cup
- Increase the olive oil to 2 tsp
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Remove low-fat cheddar cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of lactose-free cheese, shredded’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 2 slices whole grain bread with 2 slices of gluten-free bread
- Replace 2 medium eggs with 2 egg whites
- Replace 1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup low-sodium cheddar cheese
- Decrease the olive oil to 1/2 tsp’
🤰 Pregnancy
- Ensure the eggs are fully cooked to avoid risk of salmonella
- Replace the turkey bacon with turkey sausage to avoid nitrates and nitrites commonly found in bacon
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach for added iron and folic acid
- Add 1/4 cup of walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids
- Replace low-fat cheddar cheese with full-fat cheddar cheese for additional calcium and healthy fats
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent trip to London, I found myself yearning for a hearty English breakfast. But with my commitment to healthy eating, I knew the traditional version wouldn’t quite cut it. So, I embarked on a culinary adventure to create a nutritious twist on this classic dish. The result? The Fit Brit Morning Delight Recipe – an English Breakfast recipe that’s as satisfying as it is healthy.
The Fit Brit Morning Delight serves one and is perfect for those looking to start their day with a balanced meal. It’s low in sodium and high in protein, making it an excellent choice for those managing heart health or simply aiming for a healthier lifestyle.
This Healthy English Breakfast features whole grain bread, providing essential fiber and nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Lean turkey bacon adds protein without the high sodium content of traditional bacon, while scrambled eggs offer additional protein and vitamins. Low sodium baked beans contribute heartiness and flavor without the salt overload, while fresh tomatoes and mushrooms add a burst of freshness and vital nutrients. Topped with low-fat cheddar cheese for creaminess and cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, this dish is both delicious and nutritious.
To prepare your Fit Brit Morning Delight Recipe, start by toasting your whole grain bread to your preferred crispness. Simultaneously heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook your lean turkey bacon until crispy – remember we’re going for that perfect balance between crunchiness and juiciness! Set aside your cooked bacon before adding sliced mushrooms into the same pan until they’re browned and softened – talk about flavor infusion! Next up are the scrambled eggs; crack them into the pan, scramble lightly until firm but moist (remember: no dry eggs here!), seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. As your eggs cook, warm up your low sodium baked beans in another saucepan – we want everything piping hot! Now, it’s time to assemble: layer your toast with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, mushrooms, tomato slices, and a sprinkle of low-fat cheddar cheese. Repeat for the second slice and voila! Your Healthy English Breakfast is ready to be devoured.
The Fit Brit Morning Delight Recipe is a testament that you can enjoy traditional flavors in a health-conscious way. It’s an easy-to-make British cuisine recipe that offers a nutritious morning delight and a heart-healthy English breakfast idea. So why not shake up your morning routine with this high protein English breakfast recipe? After all, who said healthy eating couldn’t be deliciously delightful?
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