Breakfast - it's the most essential meal of the day, yet so many of us skip out! Why? For one, many of us don't have enough time to prepare a good breakfast. Two, making nutrient-dense meals to start off the day requires planning. It's not that we're lazy, we're just seriously pressed for time.
So, what are we to do when we're rushing out the door most mornings with little time to spare, yet we need to eat to fuel our day? We rely on Factor for help! Factor is the leading meal delivery service for high-protein and calorie-smart meals in 2023. They offer 35 healthy, restaurant-quality meals each week that are shipped fresh and crafted by gourmet chefs. Here, we'll check out 5 meals from Factor that are perfect for breakfast any day of the week.
Let Factor Fix Your Breakfast! Here are 5 Amazing Meals to Start Your Morning
1. Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes & Blueberry Compote
Pancakes and sausage, talk about a classic! But there are a few twists like adding honey lemon butter and blueberry compote to the pancakes and swapping traditional sausage for chicken sausage patties. This breakfast is sure to power the start of your day as it packs 680 calories per serving with 59 g carbs, 23 g protein, and 38 g fat. To heat up this meal just pop it in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or throw it in the oven for 5 minutes at 375°F.
2. Breakfast Tostada Bake
Yes, it's possible for those on the go to enjoy a hearty breakfast with Factor. This breakfast bake is packed with protein with its many layers of scrambled eggs, seasoned ground turkey, and pepper jack cheese. And while it sounds like all this meaty goodness might be a bit much, the inclusion of spicy, house-made salsa roja, tender roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with chili powder and cumin, as well as its creamy roasted poblano pepper sauce evens things out. Each serving of this meal offers a whopping 750 calories comprised of 47 g carbs, 47 g protein, and 42 g fat. To heat up this meal you can either microwave it on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds or throw it in the oven for 7 minutes at 375°F.
3. Maple Cinnamon Granola
If you're looking for a lighter low-carb option that's vegetarian-friendly, then this granola bowl works perfectly. But make no mistake - just because there are only 370 calories per serving doesn't mean this meal is lacking in nutrient-dense ingredients. This grain-free granola bowl boasts 32 g of fat sourced from pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and coconut. There are only 15 g of carbs and this energy-rich dish sneaks in 8 g of plant-based protein. It's lightly sweetened with just a tad bit of maple syrup and coconut sugar which perfectly complements this meal's crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
4. Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Cake Keto Shakes
For the mornings when you need a meal that's literally grab-and-go, these shakes will do the job. Factor's shakes are made of coconut milk, cocoa powder or vanilla beans, a plant-based protein blend, and MCT oil. They're also sweetened with monk fruit and stevia extract, so no concerns about sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners here. Each bottle has 200 calories and contains 15 g fat, 12 g protein, and 7 g carbs (5 g from fiber and only 1 g sugar). They're savory, a tad bit sweet, and oh-so-smooth.
5. Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites
Bite-size meals are sometimes all you want in the morning to start your day. Maybe you over-indulged the night before and only need a small small to get you going. If that's the case, then these egg bites are a fantastic choice. This breakfast combines hearty kale, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, creamy egg base with blend of seasonings for some added character. Each serving has a mere 250 calories, but there's still 12 g protein and 18 g of fat. And, of course, there are a few trace carbs (~9) from the veggies, cheese, milk, and dash of cornstarch.
