This post is sponsored by Atkins. All opinions are my own.
Have your eating habits changed over the past several weeks? I know mine have! A common question I get is “how do I manage my weight?” Starting with small changes and building habits is key. Luckily, Atkins makes it really easy for me to stay on track. I love sweets and am really sensitive to sugar, so their shakes help me get my fix while also getting the protein and nutrients I need! The best part?! It never gets boring because you can easily change it up with a couple of ingredients! Here’s easy better for you breakfast ideas you can make with ingredients likely in your home. These are all using the Atkins Creamy Vanilla flavor, but I love all 4: Mocha Latte, Strawberry, & Dark Chocolate Royale!
First, a little about what’s in the Atkins Creamy Vanilla Shake? It has 2 net carbs, 15 grams of protein, 5 grams of dietary fiber and a good amount of calcium, potassium, vitamin D and a few other nutrients to round out your diet. What I love about this nutrient combo is that it sets you up for success! With fat, fiber and protein, you can help balance your hunger levels and have energy.
Easy Better For You Breakfast Ideas
Monday: Add Espresso!
Monday calls for a little extra kick! I like to add a cooled espresso shot to my Creamy vanilla shake for a smooth mocha-like flavor. You can use cold coffee too if that’s easier, you need 2 ounces!
Why this is an easy better for you breakfast idea: A bit of coffee a day is great! There is some evidence that coffee can help lower diabetes risk and reduce the inflammation associated with diabetes and heart disease. It may also protect against diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and liver cancer, to name a few benefits!
Tuesday: Add fruit!
Add a small banana to the Atkins Creamy Vanilla shake for a complete meal! All you need is a blender or food processor and you are good to go. I also like to sprinkle some cinnamon in this combo for even more energy. Other alternatives are any low-glycemic berries!
Why this is good for you: Berries are golden. They can bring you back to life if you’re feeling low energy and coupled with the protein and fat in the Atkins Protein Shake, it makes for a powerhouse mini-meal.
Day 3: Get Nutty!
We are serious peanut butter people in this household! If you’re allergic or don’t prefer it, try almond or cashew butter, which are equally yummy. This is a perfect “humpday” recipe because in the middle of the week, energy is lagging. I like to add one tablespoon of creamy peanut butter to the Atkins Creamy Vanilla Shake! Make sure to run through the food processor or blender.
Why this is good for you: Nut butters can help you stay full longer. Therefore, adding it to the nutrient rich Atkins Protein Shake, makes for a complete meal that will stabilize your blood sugars, keep the sugar low (if that’s a goal) and keep you full til lunch!
Day 4: Add the chocolate!
Thursdays we all need a little help and motivation. For me, that comes in the form of chocolate! I scoop one heaping tablespoon of no sugar added cocoa to the Atkins Protein Shake in the blender and voila!
Why this is good for you: Chocolate is just necessary most days! It’s also good for you and to have chocolate helps you not feel deprived. There are so many studies that show how chocolate is not just a power anti-oxidant but does much more. For example, it can help improve circulation, blood pressure, brain function and may reduce heart disease! Just eat it! 🙂
Day 5: Easy Breezy
On Fridays, I just want to pop open an Atkins Protein Shake and get on with my day! Between homeschooling, teaching fitness, working on my blog, and everything else going on, I just need it to be easy! It’s important to keep your quality of nutrients up. It’s easy to skip meals and make poor choices later, so make sure that you plan ahead. I think that’s one of the most important things with an uncertain schedule and increasing demand that we all have at home now!
You can pick up the Atkins Protein Shakes at Amazon! I like to keep most of my activity in the kitchen fast & easy so I hope these 2-3 ingredient recipes will help you get going on easy better for you breakfast ideas! If you’d like to check out more Atkins products, I highly recommend the Atkins Chocolate Coconut Bar as a Treat, and Atkins Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for a meal replacement! XO, Z