While my go-to breakfast through the week is a smoothie, my favourite breakfast creation over the weekend typically involves eggs. I also love eggs immediately following a workout(as they are an awesome source of protein and good fats), and I love hosting brunch in-home with any of the following favourites — they are all approved on the Maximized Living Advanced Nutrition Plan (except for a few which use sweet potato and quinoa … which would be my version of “cheating” while hosting guests for brunch!).
Remember that, unfortunately, free-range chickens are not all they are cracked up to be. As long as these chickens have “access” to the outdoors (even if a door is open only 5 minutes per day), they can be classified as free-range. Cage-free chickens aren’t necessarily roaming the farm, either — they are often packed in coops with hundreds of other chickens — just no individual cages. In both cases, these animals may be fed poorly, given antibiotics, be vaccinated, and inhumanely debeaked. My best recommendation for you is to KNOW your farmer. Thoroughly understand the source of your eggs and how the chickens are cared for. This shouldn’t be difficult to learn when you source your eggs at a local farmer’s market, health food store, or even better, on the farm itself!
Once you do identify those ideal organic eggs, they’ll fill you up with tons of selenium, vitamin B2, choline for your brain, and incredible antioxidants like zeaxanthin and lutein which benefit the eyes. Eat those yolks, preferably uncooked, as they contain great healthy fats that your body needs.
Olive Oil–Fried Egg and Smashed Avocado
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This protein-packed, gluten-free crepe makes a great go-to wrap for everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert.
Ingredients: garbanzo bean flour (aka chickpea flour), kosher salt, plain yogurt or whey or water, olive oil or gluten-free cooking spray, eggs, avocado
Click here for the Olive Oil–Fried Egg and Smashed Avocado recipe.
Paleo Sweet Potato Hash with Sunny Side Up Egg
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Prepare your ingredients ahead of time, so you’ll have this healthy option quickly made in 6-7 minutes.
Ingredients:sweet potato, egg, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, coconut oil spray
Click here for the Paleo Sweet Potato Hash with Sunny Side Up Egg recipe.
Scrambled Eggs Malasa
Eating the same old eggs everyday can get dull. If you are a fan of spice, this Indian-style scrambled eggs masala recipe is worth a try.
Ingredients:butter,onion,cumin seed, tomato,eggs, salt, pepper
Click here for the Scrambled Eggs Malasa recipe.
Paleo Scrambled Eggs with Herbs
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Add a little burst of Spring with this fortifying breakfast recipe, so you maintain a low-carb, high-protein, healthy and clean diet.
Ingredients: organic eggs, Himalayan salt, white pepper, curry powder, organic grass-fed butter, baby spinach, oregano leaves, fresh dill, Italian parsley, mushrooms (optional)
Click here for the Paleo Scrambled Eggs with Herbs recipe.
Breakfast Salad with Eggs Over Easy
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Toss your favourite greens together in a saladand top them off with the easiest protein source – eggs.
Ingredients: grass-fed butter,organic eggs, organic spinach, organic arugula, onion, avocado, freshdill weed, celery, persian cucumbers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, dried oregano, black pepper
Click here for the Breakfast Salad with Eggs Over Easy recipe.
Pesto + Roasted Tomato Omelet
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Savour your morning with the creamy texture of pesto and tasty pan-roasted grape tomatoes in this spectacular omelet.
Ingredients: ghee or olive oil, grape or cherry tomatoes, eggs, pistachio pesto, salt, pepper
Click here for the Pesto + Roasted Tomato Omelette recipe.
Smoked Salmon Omelette
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This recipe is quick to make for lunch or dinner, so you don’t have to spend hours over the stove.
Ingredients: free-rangeeggs, salt, black pepper, unsaltedbutter, smoked salmon, olive oil
Click here for the Smoked Salmon Omelette recipe.
Sweet Blueberry Lemon Puffed Omelette
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Juicy blueberries add sweetness and lemon adds a zing to this classic dish without turning it into a dessert.
Ingredients: eggs, sea salt, raw honey, lemon juice and zest, whole milk yogurt (goat’s milk) or coconut milk, butter orcoconut oil, fresh or frozen blueberries, yogurt
Click here for the Sweet Blueberry Lemon Puffed Omelette recipe.
Egg, Salmon and Apple Sandwich
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Forgo breadwith a crisp slice of Granny Smith apple that will contrast with the flavours of salty smoked salmon and fluffy eggs. Makes a creative main course for a garden party too.
Ingredients: eggs, smoked salmon, fresh chives, fresh tarragon, granny smith apples, cooking fat, sea salt, black pepper
Click here for the Egg, Salmon and Apple Sandwich recipe.
Chinese Tea Eggs
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Marinating eggs in this tea mixture creates a savoury taste and marbling/spider web effect that looks like art.
Ingredients: eggs, black tea leaves, Chinese five spice powder, salt
Click here for the Chinese Tea Eggs recipe.
Avocado and Egg Breakfast
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You’ll stay satisfied from breakfast until lunch with this simple dish full of protein and fiber.
Ingredients: eggs, avocado, fresh herbs (optional), hot sauce (optional)
Click here for the Avocado and Egg Breakfast recipe.
Pumpkin Eggs Benedict with Homemade Pumpkin Hollandaise Sauce
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Try this healthy twist on the classic eggs benedict with sunny side up eggs and a hollandaise sauce that is not your standard recipe.
Ingredients: pumpkin protein english muffins, egg, spinach, turkey bacon or omit, lemon juice, pumpkin puree, coconut butter, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Click here for the Pumpkin Eggs Benedict with Homemade Pumpkin Hollandaise Sauce recipe.
Simple Shakshuka
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This healthy and versatile dish pronounced as Shock-SHOE-kuh could be made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients: onion, garlic, tomato sauce, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, chili pepper (optional), raw goat milk cheese (optional)
Click here for the Simple Shakshuka recipe.
Deviled Eggs (Nests)
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Take this beautiful, delicious and easy to make appetizer to your next spring party. Put your own twist on the recipe by varying additions, spices and seasonings.
Ingredients: organic free-range eggs, sea salt, organic lemon pepper, full fat cream cheese without food additives, fresh organic parsley
Click here for the Deviled Eggs (Nests) recipe.
Classic 5-Ingredient Egg Salad{Paleo}
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Make a classic sandwich with this simple egg salad and your favourite, healthy bread option – try Maximized Grainless Rolls, Dark Rye Bread or Coconut Flour Bread.
Ingredients: eggs, sugar-free mayonnaise, scallions, dijon mustard, sea salt, cracked black pepper
Click here for the Classic 5-Ingredient Egg Salad recipe.
Simple Egg Drop Soup
This recipe takes a bit of patience to get the perfect effect with the eggs, but worth the effort.
Ingredients: bone broth or other broth, swiss chard or other green leafy vegetable e.g. spinach (or use scallions for a more traditional soup), eggs, coconut aminos, ginger, oregano (optional), salt, pepper
Click here for the Simple Egg Drop Soup recipe.
Korean-Style Steamed Eggs
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Gyeran jjim meaning “steamed eggs” set into a custard with the texture of silken tofu that compliments steamed rice very well. Simply change the fillings and toppings as desired like you would with an omelette.
Ingredients: eggs, salt, water, scallion, sesame seeds
Click here for Korean-Style Steamed Eggs recipe.
Paleo Pickled Eggs with Fresh Beets
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This recipe is as clean eating as you can get, loaded with nutritious benefits and colourful too.
Ingredients: organic red beets, water, organic unfiltered raw apple cider vinegar, organic raw honey, kosher salt, white pepper, cinnamon, cloves, eggs, onion
Click here for the Paleo Pickled Eggs with Fresh Beets recipe.
Paleo Chicken Scotch Eggs
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What could better than a recipe of protein wrapped in protein? Only mixing up this warm or cold recipe with a bunch of different flavours and combinations.
Ingredients: chicken breasts, eggs, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, fresh ginger, fresh coriander, tomato paste, paprika, Dijon mustard, chipotle powder, Himalayan or fine sea salt, black pepper, fivespice, anise seeds, fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder
Click here for the Paleo Chicken Scotch Eggs recipe.
Easy Egg Nests
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This dairy-free, nut-free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) will help you stick to your eating right goals.
Ingredients: eggs, shredded coconutor grated goat cheese or grass-fed cheddar cheese, salt
Click here for the Easy Egg Nests recipe.
Baked Eggs with Haloumi & Tomato Sofrito
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This fun recipe can be made ahead of time as it will keep in your fridge for a couple of days.
Ingredients: eggs, Spanish onion, tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Haloumi cheese, sweet paprika, sea salt, pepper, fresh parsley, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes
Click here for the Baked Eggs with Haloumi & Tomato Sofrito recipe.
Mexican Baked Avocado Eggs
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Fresh salsa is a perfect contrast to the richness of a baked avocado egg, so mix up the flavours with Fire Roasted Salsa, Best-Ever Salsa or Award Winning Salsa.
Ingredients: avocado, eggs, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, fresh lime juice, sea salt, feta cheese
Click here for the Mexican Baked Avocado Eggs recipe.
Acorn Squash Egg-in-the-Hole
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Instead of aclassic egg-in-a-hole breakfast using bread, try this healthier version with squash and top it with your favourite salsa, guacamole, hot sauce, and/or cheese.
Ingredients: acorn squash, olive oil, sea salt, eggs, bacon (replace with Turkey bacon or omit), Sriracha or hot sauce
Click here for the Acorn Squash Egg-in-the-Hole recipe.
Egg and Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes
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Tomatoes become richer in theantioxidantlycopene when they are cooked, and their flavour blends well with eggs and this no-nut pesto.
Ingredients: tomatoes, eggs, extra-virgin olive oil, romaine or boston lettuce leaves, garlic, fresh parsley, sea salt, black pepper
Click here for the Egg and Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes recipe.
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
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Make the most important meal of the day more colourful, delicious and nutritious with this quick and easy side dish.
Ingredients: sweet bell peppers (red, orange or yellow), tuna, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, dried thyme leaves, eggs, salt, black pepper
Click here for the Breakfast Stuffed Peppers recipe.
Crustless Quiche
Quiches are abreakfast/brunch classic that you can switch up with different vegetable and organic meat proteins.
Ingredients: free range organic eggs,organic coconut milk,shredded raw cheese,garlic,coconut oil or butter,veggies of choice
Click here for the Crustless Quiche recipe.
Mini Broccoli and Cheddar Quiches with Cauliflower Crusts
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Start yourday in a perfect way with extra veggies in this on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients: cauliflower, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese
Click here for the Mini Broccoli and Cheddar Quiches with Cauliflower Crusts recipe.
Broccoli, Kale & Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Breakfast Casserole
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You won’t skip breakfast again with this recipe by making this nutrient dense breakfast ahead of time.
Ingredients: coconut oil, onion, broccoli, kale, french bread cubes (gluten free), cooked quinoa, cheddar or Daiya, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, eggs, milk of choice, sea salt, black pepper.
Click here for the Broccoli, Kale & Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Easy Pesto, Turkey, Roast Beef & Smoked Salmon EggMuffins
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These egg muffins taste a little like a bun-less EggMcMuffins, and make a great snack for the work week.
Ingredients: coconut cooking oilspray, eggs, turkey, roast beef, smoked salmon, sweet potatoes, pesto, black pepper
Click here for the Easy Pesto, Turkey, Roast Beef & Smoked Salmon EggMuffins recipe.
Asparagus Frittata
Everyone will enjoy the beauty of this frittataas your brunch centrepiece, and its delectable savory taste.
Ingredients: olive oil,yellow onion or shallots, salt,asparagus,organic, free range eggs, raw organic Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Click here for the Asparagus Frittata recipe.
Jazz up a classic one-skillet meal with high quality, ground meat and experiment with different types of veggies too.
Ingredients: eggs, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, grass-fed ground beef, onion, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, tomato
This protein packed dish is a delicious and easy way to mix up your daily egg routine.
Ingredients: eggs, red onion, fresh spinach, coconut milk,tomato paste,curry powder,coconut oil, sea salt
This tasty, pastry-free torte will make a great addition to your next picnic or potluck.
Ingredients: olive oil, ricotta, Lemnos Smooth Fetta, eggs, garlic, fresh basil leaves, grape tomatoes
Customize this versatile base with any kind of spice such as chili powder, meat such as turkey bacon, or vegetables such as spinach, sweet potato or tomatoes.
Ingredients: eggs, coconut milk, onion powder, baking powder, almond flour, cooking fat, sea salt, black pepper
Fix your sweet tooth with this paleo custard recipe, and modify it to your taste for spicy or sweet, or make itsugar-free when you replace the honey with stevia.
Ingredients: eggs, vanilla extractor powder, coconut milk, raw honey, steviadrops, cinnamon (optional), nutmeg (optional), cloves (optional), cayenne pepper(optional), sea salt (optional), vanilla berry jam (optional), cocoa powder (optional), almond butter (optional)
Do you have an awesome egg recipe you’d like me to try, or, better yet, feature on my site? Toss me that recipe on Twitter @DrHardick … I’d love to try it!
