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Simple Morning Meal Ideas

Simple Morning Meal Ideas

Classic scrambled eggs with buttered toast and fruit. Takes 25 minutes, serves 2 people.
The key: Cook eggs on medium heat and remove while still slightly wet. They'll finish cooking off the heat and stay creamy instead of rubbery.
Easy to customize with cheese, vegetables, or herbs based on what you have. Perfect for busy mornings when you need something quick and filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Universal
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

For the Base Breakfast
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk whole milk works best, but any will do
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of bread your choice – I usually go with whole wheat
  • 2 tablespoons butter for toast
Optional Add-ins
  • Fresh fruit bananas, berries, whatever looks good
  • Cheese cheddar melts beautifully into eggs
  • Fresh herbs like chives or parsley
  • A handful of spinach or cherry tomatoes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. First things first – crack your eggs into a bowl. I learned the hard way to check for shells before adding the milk. Fish them out if needed, nobody wants a crunchy surprise in their eggs.
    Simple Morning Meal Ideas
  2. Add the milk and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Here's where people get divided – some folks whisk until it's completely uniform, others (like me) prefer a few streaks. Both ways work fine.
    Simple Morning Meal Ideas
  3. Get your bread ready too. I usually butter it after toasting, but my sister swears by buttering before. Try both and see what you like.
Quick tip
  1. Room temperature eggs scramble better than cold ones. I forget to take them out most mornings, but when I remember, the difference is noticeable.
Serving Suggestions
  1. I usually plate the eggs first, then lean the toast against them. Sounds silly, but it looks nicer than just throwing everything on a plate. Add your fruit on the side, and you're done.
  2. Sometimes I'll sprinkle some fresh herbs over the eggs – makes it feel a bit more special without any real effort. A small handful of arugula on the side is nice too if you have it.
  3. Coffee or tea goes without saying. I've tried being a green smoothie person for breakfast, but let's be real – I need my coffee.
  4. For a heartier meal, add some bacon or sausage on the side. Or if you're vegetarian like my roommate, sautéed mushrooms work great.