A Great Breakfast

on June 15, 2010

Iâ€™ve been feeling in a funk for the last few days (I get like this every now and then). I can probably trace it back to the stress of the impending move, work-related woes, and hormones. :) When it doubt, blame it on the hormones!

I wasnâ€™t planning to make this special breakfast, but once I got into the kitchen, I knew I was due for Grilled Banana Sandwich.

Grilled Banana Sandwich is such a tasty, gooey, delicious breakfast. I love to make it for other people, too! Itâ€™s simple but impressive.

I made mine with 1/2 a leftover banana. I usually use a full banana, but I wanted to make sure of the 1/2 before it goes off! Might need an earlier lunch, though.

Mmm. Wipe the drool from your computer screen!

I was trying to decide if I can call this my â€œfavoriteâ€ breakfast recipe and decided itâ€™s a pretty close call between:

They are all too good to choose! 🙂

Whatâ€™s your favorite breakfast recipe? Feel free to share your blog links if youâ€™re a blogger!

{ 69 comments }

Lauren (Clean Eats in the Dirty South) June 15, 2010, 9:48 am
om nom nom!! DO WANT. that looks fabulous.
i <3 bananas.
my favorite breakfast is whole wheat peanut butter and banana pancakes!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday June 15, 2010, 9:54 am
Homemade lox on a homemade bagel.

http://gamereviewwiki.com/bikinibirthday/2010/03/11/day-44-spay/
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs June 15, 2010, 10:01 am
Ooh I have so many! Either an Epic Green Monster, which is all over my blog, or this beauty:
http://britchickruns.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/overnight-magic/
AMAZING!!
Little Bookworm June 15, 2010, 10:02 am
All those breakfast recipes sounds fantastic! My favourite breakfast recipe is porridge – current favourite is this one from Katie: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/11/26/two-for-one
- Mary June 15, 2010, 2:05 pm
  I have seen this “Melted Banana Trick” thing all over the blog world.
  I really ought to stop procrastinating and try it, myself!
  🙂
  - Mary June 15, 2010, 2:07 pm
    I have seen this “Melted Banana Trick” thing all over the blog world. The one you wrote about, Little Bookworm:
    
    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/11/26/two-for-one
    
    I really ought to stop procrastinating and try it, myself!
    🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin June 15, 2010, 10:03 am
I looooove making chia cakes, which are just pancakes with chia seeds but the seeds give it such a good texture! Last time I made them with Chocolate Banana Frosting. Yum! http://wp.me/pKRzq-xw
Amanda June 15, 2010, 10:05 am
I’m pretty simple. My favorite breakfast is French toast with extra cinnamon and my parentâ€™s homemade pure maple syrup. YUM!!
Katie @ peacbeme June 15, 2010, 10:07 am
Breakfast is my least favorite meal, I just can’t do it. I usually just have something light like a smoothie or some fruit just to get some food in me!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers June 15, 2010, 10:20 am
My fave is Rustic Oatmeal Pancakes with berries! I usually eat them for dinner though 😉
Jessica @ How Sweet June 15, 2010, 10:21 am
I have been loving hot oats with cold banana soft mixed through…with coconut butter and peanut butter!
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! June 15, 2010, 10:22 am
My stomach is grumbling!

I can’t pick just one favourite breakfast meal — there are too many to choose!
Julie @ Pickley Pear June 15, 2010, 10:23 am
YUM! I bet the Grilled Banana Sandwich would be fab with warm PB as well! Going to have to try this one.
Liz June 15, 2010, 10:25 am
Hope you feel better soon! It must be very stressful with the move coming up. My favorite is egg white and veggie omelets: http://lizrunsdc.com/2010/04/how-to-make-the-perfect-omelet/
VeggieGirl at Barley and Me June 15, 2010, 10:26 am
It depends if I am going savory or sweet. I haven’t yet gotten into pancakes but I might just give those a try. Have to try your banana deliciousness first though!

Savory:
Zucchini Omelette: http://barleyme.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas-and-christmas-breakfast.html

Eggs in a Nest:
http://barleyme.blogspot.com/2010/05/eggs-in-nest.html

Sweet:
Goat Yogurt with Chocolate Granola:
http://barleyme.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-goat.html

Good old oat bran with AB&J:
http://barleyme.blogspot.com/2009/12/ab-j-oat-bran.html
Marissa June 15, 2010, 10:33 am
Favorite breakfast is a tie between the only two things I ever seem to have: yogurt breakfast bowls and Susan from The Great Balancing Act’s Dairy-free(ish) Protein Pancakes!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman June 15, 2010, 10:33 am
Looks SO good! But my favorite ever is silver dollar pancakes. Maybe it’s because they remind me of being a kid.
Heather (Heather's Dish) June 15, 2010, 10:35 am
that sandwich sounds incredible! i really like my 3-minute chocolate peanut butter cookie for breakfast…yum! http://heathersdish.com/2010/01/28/tired-feet/
Shelly @ EpicOrganic.net June 15, 2010, 10:39 am
This looks wonderful! I’m going to try making it after my run 😀
Carly @ Happy Healthy Foodie June 15, 2010, 10:45 am
Wow what a grand breakfast, I need to try that.
I have so many favs but to name a couple:
Once in a blue moon on a Sunday – eggs benny! If I want something less artery clogging – scrambled egg whites with veggies in a wrap 🙂
Amber K @ sparkpeople June 15, 2010, 10:47 am
I have been LOVING green monster oats lately (at the end of this blog: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=%2AAMBER512&page=29 )

Such a filling and tasty breakfast!
Miranda @ Mirandasjeans June 15, 2010, 10:51 am
Seriously love OIAJ. Obviously I don’t have them too often (lol could you imagine going through nut butter that quick). Thank you blog world for introducing me to thie amazing breakfast. I am a huge oatmeal fan, and love nut butters, sheer brilliance.

http://www.mirandasjeans.com/?p=92
Kelly June 15, 2010, 11:00 am
My favorite breakfast is an egg over easy on a bagel w/cheese! So simple, but soo yummy & satisfying 🙂
Jess June 15, 2010, 11:06 am
LOL cereal and milk….really.
http://www.upsanddownes.com
Sarah for Real June 15, 2010, 11:06 am
I’ve been in a cold shredded wheat rut lately… This is great inspiration for something new!
Ali @ Redhead Reports June 15, 2010, 11:07 am
My mom’s breakfast pizza! I wrote about it recently, see below for the link.

http://redheadreports.blogspot.com/2010/04/boyfriends-birthday.html
kathleen June 15, 2010, 11:13 am
Oatmeal with 1/2T of melted peanut butter does it for me everytime! http://healthierinsideandout.blogspot.com/
Emily June 15, 2010, 11:13 am
I actually just wrote about my favorite breakfast on my new blog! It’s granola + microwaved apple + plain Greek yogurt + honey. Sooo yummy!

http://healthyatheart.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/my-favorite-breakfast/
Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries June 15, 2010, 11:14 am
Those pancake truffles changed my world for the better. I would pick those for homemade. For eating out, I love to get a savory/sweet combo. Eggs and homefries with on pancake. Yum!
kathleen June 15, 2010, 11:14 am
Oatmeal and 1/2 T. of peanut butter! Nothing beats it!
http://healthierinsideandout.blogspot.com/
kathleen June 15, 2010, 11:16 am
http://healthierinsideandout.blogspot.com/
Oatmeal with melted peanut butter does it for me eveytime.
Kiran June 15, 2010, 11:19 am
My typical breakfast ; rolled raw oats, organic yogurt and seasonal fruits 🙂 http://lens.kirantarun.com/2010/05/30/breakie-cereal/
Kristina June 15, 2010, 11:24 am
Wow, those all look amazing, especially the burrito. I think I have to try them all, for my Second Breakfast… 🙂 I generally have a First Breakfast of green monster, and Second Breakfast of oats or some other food… lately first breakfast has been THIS deliciousness:

http://spabettie.com/2010/06/05/vanilla-pear-and-fun-packages/
- Kristina June 15, 2010, 11:51 am
  I love this post, thanks for asking people to post, I am having a great time reading all of them, and will definitely be trying many!
  
  …and here’s a NEW breakfast I tried for the first time today; we are eating it now and wanted to share, it is SO good 🙂 http://spabettie.com/2010/06/15/mini-quiche/
Marci June 15, 2010, 11:25 am
I love homemade muffins with hard boiled egg whites and fruit, especially easy to freeze and take to work! This recipe is for Blueberry Orange Muffins

http://www.marcigilbert.com/?p=152
Kim (Imperfectly Perfect) June 15, 2010, 11:30 am
Your breakfast looks great! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I could eat breakfast type foods morning, noon or night! I’ve been on a berry pancake kick lately.
Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing! June 15, 2010, 11:32 am
I have a whole breakfast page on my favorite recipes part of my blog! http://gavigetsgoing.wordpress.com/favorite-recipes/breakfast/ I especially love the green goodness smoothie and pumpkin yogurt oats. Your breakfast looks incredible!
Wei-Wei June 15, 2010, 11:36 am
I love making pancakes for myself. Oats are yummy, too! I think that this grilled banananananana recipe is in order soon, though 😉

Wei-Wei
Christine June 15, 2010, 11:43 am
Hey! Just started following your blog…LOVE it so far!!

I love making Swiss muesli (overnight oats), banana bread, and pancakes! And of course, oatmeal 😉 Delicious! I’m still in the works of posting up all my recipes, but here’s a start:

http://www.fortheloveofcookies.blogspot.com
Christine @ Grub, Sweat and Cheers June 15, 2010, 11:51 am
oh it would have to be french toast with maple syrup and a side of bacon…there’s something about the sweet/salty combo that is truly divine.
Mary @ What's Cookin' with Mary June 15, 2010, 12:06 pm
Savory oats are def my most favorite breakfast. I’m one of those weirdo’s that can’t eat sweet oats :O The horror! hehe And if I’m feeling really sassy, I do a ‘pop egg’ 😉 in place of egg whites.

http://whatscookinwithmary.blogspot.com/2010/03/savory-oats-for-two.html
Kacy June 15, 2010, 12:08 pm
I’ve been in a funk lately too. I don’t know what the deal is.

My favorite breakfast recipe is a Green Monster (you know that recipe).
Andee (LAEasyMeals) June 15, 2010, 12:12 pm
A decadent, easy & good for you breakfast! Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast with Caramelized Bananas
http://www.examiner.com/x-16749-LA-Easy-Meals-Examiner~y2010m4d13-Spice-up-your-breakfast-Cinnamon-Vanilla-French-Toast-with-Caramelized-Bananas
Stephanie June 15, 2010, 12:20 pm
My favorite (aside from various daily oat combos) would have to be stuffed french toast!

http://cookinfanatic.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/breakfast-of-champions/
Jenny June 15, 2010, 12:24 pm
That breakfast looks like a surefire way to get you out of any funk!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter June 15, 2010, 12:26 pm
I’m a fan of simple french toast (with lots ‘o cinnamon) with almond butter

http://givemethealmondbutter.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/somecrabbyfrenchtoast/
Ellen June 15, 2010, 12:31 pm
That banana sandwich makes me drool every time! I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, and most of my topping choices were inspired by YOU, so sadly I really don’t have any recipes to share 🙁 Hope you get out of your funky-funk soon!

http://www.firednfabulous.com/
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches June 15, 2010, 12:34 pm
I love me some whole wheat pancakes topped with banana and nut butter! Easily one of my favs…I’m obsessed with most breakfast foods though.

http://summit-sandwiches.com/2010/06/03/why-cant-every-meal-be-breakfast/
Erin at The Healthy Apron June 15, 2010, 12:41 pm
ooo that looks so yummy! I would have to say my favorite breakfast recipe would be Whole Wheat Banana Bread, Oatmeal pancakes! http://thehealthyapron.com/2010/05/15/when-it-comes-to-pancakes-anything-goes/
Mackenzie @ Whatever, Gatsby June 15, 2010, 12:49 pm
LOVESSSSS me some breakfast crepes at my favorite breakfast spot, First Watch. I ran their half marathon last March and I’m not gonna lie, kind of chose to run it because I knew they would be supplying breakfast.

Priorities! 🙂
Amy @ Amy Starts To Run June 15, 2010, 12:52 pm
That looks redonk. When it comes to breakfast, I’m all about the eggs. Anyway shape or form, in my belly is how I like them.

I didn’t make this, so no recipe, but it was fantastic!

http://amystartstorun.wordpress.com/2010/06/12/farmers-market/
Madeline - Greens and Jeans June 15, 2010, 1:12 pm
The oatmeal blueberry pancakes I made the other day were pretty fantastic! http://greensandjeans.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/slug/
Heather Rose June 15, 2010, 1:31 pm
That banana sandwich looks fantastic, and I usually go for savory breakfasts over sweet. My go to is something like an egg sandwich. I made a really good one last week that I talked about on my site…nothing fancy, but it was really yummy!

http://junkfoodbreakup.wordpress.com/2010/06/10/catching-up/
Kaz June 15, 2010, 1:44 pm
I love your grilled banana sandwich, but unfortunately, I’m gluten-free.

So, it’s a toss-up between my gluten-free Sweet-Potato Pie Pancakes (yay for alliteration!):

http://kaztronomic.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/successful-morning/

Or my Peanut Butter Banana Quinoa Porridge (my body doesn’t react well to oats, unfortunately). The porridge recipe has been updated, though, so it’ll be on my front page today:

http://kaztronomic.wordpress.com/

Thanks for letting me make this shameless plug! 😀
Carolyn @ lovinlosing June 15, 2010, 1:50 pm
I always have a hard time choosing between sweet and savory for breakfast, so…pancakes with eggs and bacon on the side.
Mary June 15, 2010, 2:09 pm
My favorite is just a simple bowl of oatmeal with some fruit and maple syrup. I think that the best breakfast I’ve made in a while though was the cherry chocolate oatmeal I made the other day for breakfast

http://merrberruns.wordpress.com/2010/06/10/chocolate-cherry-oatmeal/
Amy June 15, 2010, 2:10 pm
I just served my 20 month old daughter healthy eggplant parmesan. She loved it. I think the key is to expose them to new foods from the beginning and keep offering them even if they don’t eat them one time. Kids will often act like they don’t like something for months but then start eating it again. So keep offering!! Just like us, we don’t know we like something until we try it. And we may not like it the first time! It can be a battle but well worth it 🙂
Lisa June 15, 2010, 2:14 pm
My favorite breakfast is the french toast my boyfriend makes. He altered the recipe from Martha Stewart and made it his own and boy is it fantastic! The secret is orange juice!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing June 15, 2010, 3:53 pm
My fave breakfast recipe is probably banana oatmeal! So standard but really, so good 🙂
Juli D. June 15, 2010, 4:16 pm
I bet that banana sandwich would be extra super tasty made with that cinnamon chip bread! It’s not healthy at ALL but a great breakfast treat is monkey bread – a childhood favorite. 🙂
Natalie (The Sweets Life) June 15, 2010, 5:04 pm
oh man I LOVE breakfast, but a few of my favorites are pancakes (whole wheat banana walnut: http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/05/whole-wheat-banana-walnut-pancakes.html, cranberry almond: http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/02/cranberry-almond-pancakes-with-orange.html & gingerbread: http://www.thesweetslife.com/2009/12/gingerbread-pancakes.html)!!!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin June 15, 2010, 5:06 pm
Yum, that’s like a much tastier French toast!

I’m loving checking out everyone’s favourite breakfast recipes. I’m getting so many great ideas! 🙂
Jessica June 15, 2010, 7:48 pm
Breakfast is my favorite meal! I really love any kind of egg wrap – especially with Laughing Cow cheese: http://patrickandjessica.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/breakfast-broken-glass/
Emily Eats Clean June 15, 2010, 7:58 pm
French toast bites!!! :)http://emilyeatsclean.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/french-toast-bites/
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) June 15, 2010, 8:01 pm
That looks SO amazing!!!!!!!!!!

I love this recipe for coconut crusted french toast:

http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2010/03/life.html
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ June 15, 2010, 9:09 pm
Wow, that looks really yummy.
BroccoliHut June 16, 2010, 12:18 am
I really love my carrot cake oat bran recipe: http://thebroccolihut.com/recipe-carolines-coconutty-carrot-cake-oat-bran/
Kelly June 17, 2010, 4:30 pm
My favorite breakfast is toast with a laughing cow, smoked salmon and egg white or an egg over easy. See…http://foodiefresh.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/my-most-very-favorite-breakfast/?

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