six simple good for macros breakfast ideas
Counting macros can give you sustained energy, less moods, and the weight loss you’re looking for, but the mystery of what to eat that is good for macros is YOURS to figure out.
That is the hard part.
Programs with meal plans and even prepackaged meals have the benefits of “set it and forget it” with your diet. But they don’t end up offering you any flexibility, which can be a recipe for disaster when cravings or boredom set in.
As someone who likes to cook for my family, it took overcoming some fears, some trial and error, and putting my nose to the grind to isolate some breakfasts using whole foods that were good for macros.
It’s important to start off right with your breakfast meal so you don’t end up with limited or no flexibility at the end of the day to have a snack before bed or a little dessert after dinner.
Keep reading for some good for macros breakfast meal ideas that are simple, tasty, and include all healthy, whole foods!
simple good for macros breakfast meal ideas
1. Ham and Cheese Omelette with Oranges
This meal is a knockout for hitting your macros in the AM and it’s so easy. Cut up deli ham in small square with your kitchen shears and grate some cheese onto a plate. Scramble up a bunch of eggs in a bowl – don’t add salt since you already have plenty with the ham but some pepper is good! Throw your bowl onto the scale and TARE it. Pour some egg into the pan and then place the bowl back onto the scale.
This “negative” weight is the weight of the egg you used. Do the same with the plate that has your ham and cheese. Quarter some oranges, and then weigh the skins again before you throw them out, and subtract their weight from what you entered in your app.
Sub out your favorite fruit or some kimchi on the side if you don’t prefer oranges!
2. Tropical Pineapple Cottage Cheese Bowl
No cook breakfast options are just easier some days! Also perfect for on-the-go!
Friendship cottage cheese is just divine, even if you aren’t a cottage cheese lover. Almonds are the highest protein nut for your calories, so add some slivered or sliced almonds for crunch, unsweetened shredded coconut and maple syrup. You won’t miss the granola!
Put your bowl on the scale and TARE it. Add your cottage cheese, and note the weight, then TARE again and keep adding toppings one at a time. Easy!
3. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches with peaches
Who knew you can eat bacon egg and cheese sandwiches for breakfast when you are counting macros??
Definitely a higher cal meal but you can definitely still make it work! Two slices of pork bacon, a slice of raw cheddar cheese on some sourdough bread is a satisfying and filling breakfast. Add some fruit of your choice on the side. Or some ketchup to dip the sandwich in 🙂
Put the bacon in the oven on a sheet pan (I do unlined and then pour off the grease for cooking) at 400 for about 10-15 minutes. Makes way less of a mess! Slice your bread and toast it. Put the cheese on your egg once you flip it to allow it to melt a bit. Weigh your bread, then TARE again, and repeat the process while you add your egg, cheese, and bacon.
4. Superfood Oatmeal with Raw Milk and Brown Sugar, 2 fried Eggs, and Apple Chicken Sausage
I picked up some Qia Superfood Oatmeal on the clearance rack at my grocery store and it was a yummy, filling, convenient, and macro friendly with this breakfast.
Who said chicken sausage is just for dinner? Particularly the apple chicken sausage are EXCELLENT for breakfast. Toss your chicken sausage in the oven at 375 for 15-18 minutes while you boil the water for the oatmeal and fry up two eggs. Nutrition information for the packet of oatmeal is on the back. You can weigh it in your TARED bowl first while dry to confirm the weight, then add as much water as you’d like. Tare again before adding some milk and again for the brown sugar. Yummy and very filling.
5. Goat Cheese and Spinach Omelette with Blueberry Chicken Breakfast Sausage
A super yummy and fancy omelette that will not disappoint! Get your vegetables on your plate in the morning. Added complimentary blueberry chicken sausages add protein and flavor!
Toss the blueberry chicken sausage in the oven for 10 minutes on 350. They are precooked and just need to be warmed. Scramble up a bunch of eggs in a bowl – add salt and pepper to taste! Throw your bowl onto the scale and TARE it. Pour some egg into the pan and then place the bowl back onto the scale.
This “negative” weight is the weight of the egg you used. Do the same with the container of fresh spinach and your goat cheese and note your weights.
6. Freshly Ground Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Strawberries
Pancakes can be wholesome and good for macros too! Whip up a batch of these buttermilk pancakes but top with cottage cheese and warmed frozen strawberries. Add some maple syrup for taste and sweetness. Delicious and a family pleaser. Add a couple chicken sausages, slices of bacon, slices of fried ham, or frozen chicken sausage patties to the side if you’d like to get some added protein.
Cook up your pancakes and track the weight of your batch for your macros while you warm up the strawberries, blueberries, or frozen mixed berries up on the stove. Don’t forget to TARE your scale between each topping. Enjoy!
Keep it simple with good for macros breakfasts
I hope these meal ideas give you insight for how YOU can lose weight while still preparing simple, tasty meals and that are good for macros.
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