Who says you can’t eat breakfast at night? Not us. These six muscle-building recipes will have you believing the most important meal of the day is breakfast… for dinner.
Deep down, everybody loves breakfast. But few among us are lucid enough at daybreak to do anything more creative in the kitchen than float cereal in milk or slap a fried egg on toast. The solution to getting more out of your breakfast and brunch staples? Be slightly rebellious and transform typical morning foods into a meal at night. Everything from oats to waffles to scrambled eggs can take their turn on the dinner table to serve as the backbone for nutrient-dense, muscle-minded end-of- day meals. So get cracking on these breakfast-for-dinner recipes and learn why breaking the supper rules never tasted so good.
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Sausage Potato Hash
Serves 4
A greasy plate of hash browns from the local diner isn’t going to do your waistline any favors. Our dinner-worthy version ups the nutritional ante with sweet potato and kale while also letting you order up a healthy dose of muscle-sculpting protein from the turkey sausage.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp canola or grape-seed oil
11⁄2 lbs turkey sausage
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 large apple, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 cups chopped kale
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1⁄2 tsp red chili flakes
1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions:
Get Shredded: Grated sweet potato cooks up in a flash. To get this meal on the table even faster, use the shredding blade of a food processor to make quick work of your spuds.
The Macros:
437 calories
37g protein
33g carbs
23 fat
Brian Klutch
Salmon Rye Waffles
Serves Two
This riff on bagels and lox proves that waffles need not only be served drowning in sugary syrup. Robust rye flour and buttery salmon give this tower of power big-time flavor while still delivering clutch nutritional value. Consider serving the waffles on a bed of lightly dressed salad greens.
Great Catches: Rainbow trout, arctic char, and smoked mackerel make good stand-ins for salmon.
Ingredients
2 (5 oz) salmon fillets Salt and black pepper
3⁄4 cup rye flour
1 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
1⁄2 tsp onion powder
1 egg
3⁄4 cup milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
1⁄4 cup cream cheese
2 tbsp chopped dill
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp lemon zest
1 small cucumber, sliced into ribbons
1 tbsp capers
1⁄3 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions:
The Macros:
677 calories
45g protein
48g carbs
35g fat
Brian Klutch
Chicken Granola Salad with Blueberry Dressing
Serves 4
Forget the croutons and lame bottled dressings. Two breakfast favorites— granola and berries—lend this salad great crunch and natural sweetness along with more nutritional heft. And we made sure there is enough protein here to help you crush any muscle-making goal.
Salad Days: Want to take this salad to work? Pour some blueberry dressing in a mason jar and then top with the chicken, chopped veggies, greens, cheese, almonds, and granola.
Ingredients:
2 tsp canola or grape-seed oil
11⁄2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
2 tbsp olive or almond oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced Salt
8 cups salad greens
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, chopped
1⁄3 cup torn fresh basil or mint
11⁄3 cups low-sugar granola
1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
2 oz chopped Brie cheese
Instructions:
The Macros:
589 calories
51g protein
45g carbs
22g fat
Brian Klutch
Thai Pork Oatmeal
Serves 4
Most people think of oatmeal as a morning dish, but there’s no reason why you can’t treat hearty steel-cut oats as you would other whole grains such as rice. This Thai-inspired meal makes for a quick and filling dinner.
Stuffed: A study in Nutrition Journal showed that digging into a bowl of creamy oats can keep you feeling full for a few hours afterward, making late-night fridge raids less tempting.
Ingredients:
11⁄2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11⁄4 cups steel-cut oats
1⁄2 cup light coconut milk
1⁄4 cup sliced scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp honey
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp canola or grape-seed oil
1 lb ground pork
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Juice of 1⁄2 lime
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
1⁄4 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
1⁄4 cup sliced mint or basil
Instructions:
The macros:
581 calories
33g protein
40g carbs
33g fats
Brian Klutch
Scrambled-Egg Stuffed Mushrooms
Serves 2
Scrambled eggs can easily go from a.m. to p.m. Pair them with meaty mushrooms, and you’ve got a meal that will charm your palate while still offering big-time nutrition. If you’re following a Paleo diet, the recipe can be made without cheese.
Ingredients:
4 Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
2 tsp canola or grape-seed oil
1 small onion, chopped
1⁄4 tsp salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 eggs
1⁄2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1⁄4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1⁄4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp pesto
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions:
The Macros:
463 calories
27g protein
31g carbs
22g fat
Brian Klutch
Huevos Rancheros Pita Pizza
Serves 4
When you really want to make something legit for breakfast, huevos rancheros delivers. So grab yourself a bag of pitas, and, boom, you’ve got a breakfast-inspired pizza night that features the same great salsa-smothered eggs.
Ingredients:
4 whole-wheat flatbread pitas
1 tbsp canola oil or butter, plus more oil for brushing
1 (14 oz) can refried beans
2 cups baby spinach
11⁄2 cups salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 large eggs
1 avocado, sliced
1⁄4 cup cilantro
Instructions:
The Macros:
533 calories
29g protein
60g carbs
23g fat