Using The 1:1:1 Formula, it’s super easy to create healthy and delicious meals. It’s simple: pick ONE protein, ONE carbohydrate and ONE fat for every meal and snack. It’s really important to start your day off with a balanced meal that will also keep your insulin stable as you move into your busy day. If you typically eat a breakfast that contains little to no protein or fat, you are more likely to feel hungry sooner in your day as well as experience strong cravings for sugar later in the day.

A breakfast that I enjoy myself and that I recommend to clients is this simple recipe, Hummus Toast + Avocado. Hummus is made from a combination of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and tahini (a sesame seed paste). Top with a few slices of avocado which adds healthy fats to satiate your brain and body. It’s the combination of protein and carbohydrate from the beans that also has fiber which sustains you longer. The toast also offers fiber and staying power.

When it comes to toast, I recommend that you look for varieties that contain at least 3 grams of fiber.

Photo Credit: Sabra

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 slice of whole grain toast
  • 2 tbsp. Sabra hummus
  • 3 slices of tomato
  • 3 slices of English cucumber
  • 3 thin slices of avocado

DIRECTIONS: Toast and top! It’s that easy!