In the book Spent, the author includes a recipe for a Breakfast Panini that is quick and healthy for people on the go in the morning (see below for a list of ingredients.)
Most of us don’t have a lot of time for breakfast or choose to not take the time in the morning. Either way, you should be sure to eat breakfast to start the day off the right way. Each meal should consist of lean protein, healthy (unsaturated) fat, and carbohydrate from a whole food source such as fruit or whole grains. The Breakfast Panini recipe has all the right ingredients to give you a jump start and reaching the daily goal of healthy fats and vegetables for the day.
The ingredients cover all the basics of a healthy diet. The choice for whole grain bread is essential when making a sandwich. The bread should have at least 3+ grams of fiber per serving and whole grains ensure it is packed with nutrients such as the B vitamins and iron. The healthy fats come from adding avocado to the sandwich and using olive oil to cook the panini. A little fat goes a long way for flavor and helps the breakfast meal be more sustaining.
Adding the arugula and tomato boosts the fiber and nutrients of this breakfast even more. The slice of buffalo mozzarella cheese adds more protein, which is in addition to the protein that’s in the Ezekiel bread.
Breakfast Panini ingredients (from Spent, page 269)
- 1 slice of Ezekiel bread
- 1 slice each of arugula, avocado and tomato
- A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 slice of buffalo mozzarella cheese
Rebecca
