I can’t lie. Eggs are something I eat EVERY DAY. As hard as it is to believe, I never get sick of them either.
How do you say?
Eggs are SO versatile that we can change the flavor so our brain doesn’t catch on that we are eating the “same thing” every day. It’s not your stomach that gets sick of eating eggs, it’s your brain trying to trick you into feeling bored. It’s that same pesky voice inside of you that tricks you into thinking you’ll die if you don’t eat candy/chips/soda NOW.
But guess what? It’s not as hard or boring to do as you think it is!
Here are some ways to add variety to the ever versatile “incredible egg.”
Eggs Prepared Your Way
Scrambled: If you choose to scramble your eggs, I suggest cracking them into a bowl & beating them with a fork. If you like more fluff, add a little Unsweetened Original Almond Milk < Note: Don’t add Vanilla flavored, unless you’re into vanilla-flavored eggs. > Be sure to add oil to the pan in order to prevent the eggs from sticking. Stir as you cook over medium heat.
Fried: Heat your pan over medium heat, and be sure to add oil to your pan prior to cooking your egg (Fun side note: if you have a fancy non-stick pan you can skip the oil altogether and reduce some calories there). The key to fried eggs is knowing how you like your yoke. If you like it runnier, reduce cooking time. If you like a cooked yoke, be sure to cook the egg longer. Note: Cook egg on both sides unless you’re looking for “sunny side up” eggs!
Hard Boiled: There are many different ways to create the perfect hard boiled eggs. I can’t say I’ve found the perfect way to prevent the shell from sticking to the egg when they’re getting peeled. I suggest using older (think a week or two) eggs, as that has seemed to help. Choose from these two recipes to create your perfectly hard-boiled eggs: Recipe 1 -or- Recipe 2.
Here’s a crazy delicious way to use your hard boiled eggs —> Bacon, Egg, Avocado and Tomato Salad
If you want to try your hand at blowing off the egg shells check out this video.
Add Some Variety
Veggies: You know by now that veggies are something you should strive to add to EVERY meal that you eat. There is nothing better than the nutrients you get from veggies and the different flavors that come with each.
It’s a good idea to cook your veggies BEFORE you start cooking your eggs, as the veggies take longer to cook. You can add eggs right on top of your veggies, once they’re ready or clear the pan and cook your eggs alone. There are also some veggies you can bulk cook at the beginning of the week and reheat in your pan each day!
Option 1: Bell Peppers, Onions & Spinach. (Pre-chop & cook the day of)
Option 2: Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes. (bulk cook)
Option 3: Sauerkraut (don’t “cook”, simply heated)
Extra Flavor: Above are just the beginnings of a great list of ways to change the flavor of your eggs. Notice how I didn’t list a ton of different options? That’s because THIS category changes the flavor way more than the veggies ever could.
Sauces: Different sauces can change the flavor without ruining the health status of your Breakfast of Champions. Here are our go-t0 sauces – Frank’s RedHot (not buffalo style), Tabasco, Salsa, Guacamole.
Spices: Experiment with different spices to transform your eggs. We love garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper.
Flare: Adding just a little bit of flare to your eggs can also help. Think fresh garlic, jalapeños, feta cheese, goat cheese, avocado, black beans, green onions.
Add More Protein: Sometimes we add a little bit of protein to change things up as well! Taco meat, chicken sausage, bacon. Yes, we said bacon. When shopping for your chicken sausage & bacon, look for nitrate-free/nitrite-free to ensure you’re not sabotaging your healthy meal!
If you’re still not convinced, you may be a lost cause—go ahead, give these different varieties a try & try to tell me that you’re bored with eggs.