Power Breakfasts for Kidney Diets
Starting your mornings with a kidney-friendly breakfast can set the tone for the rest of your day. You may be less tempted to snack later on foods that don’t agree with your diet. Before you reach for that donut with a mocha frap or sugary cereals as the first meal of you day, I’m here to suggest a better breakfast alternative.
Breakfast Burritos
A burrito for breakfast is a quick easy way to get your protein and vegetables. Use flour tortillas with eggs and add your favorite low-potassium vegetables such as onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. You can even include diced reduced-sodium turkey deli slices or sausages and a tablespoon of peach or pineapple salsa.
Homemade Pancakes and French Toast
You don’t have to give-up on pancakes! Just make your own batter from scratch for a lower phosphorus and sodium alternative. When you use a recipe you have control over ingredients. Check DaVita.com recipes for baked pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, high protein pancakes, German pancakes and traditional pancakes.
With some substitutions, America’s favorite sweet breakfast item can be made renal-friendly too. Soak French bread in almond milk and eggs. After cooking, top with berries and whipped topping or syrup. French toast is even easier to make than pancakes. You can bake it or make it stovetop. Try Stuffed French Toast or make it into a holiday baked dish. Check out these 5 Fantastic French Toast Recipes. Include a cup of coffee or tea and you’re all set.
Vegetable Omelets
When creating an omelet use regular eggs, egg substitute or egg whites. Fill your omelet with delicious fillings such as mushrooms, onions, cilantro, chilies, bell peppers or your favorite low potassium veggies. For extra protein add a small amount of natural cheese, leftover roast beef or pork, or low-sodium breakfast meat like Homemade Pan Sausage or low-sodium bacon. .
Strata and Frittata
Try a strata or frittata, a combination of eggs and vegetables that make a one dish meal. Prepare on the stovetop or baked, this yummy egg dish provides high quality protein. Small amounts of cheese may be included. But by sticking to a kidney-friendly recipe you can have a small amount of cheese. Other ingredients like bread cubes, spaghetti, chilies, apples, basil, cinnamon and garlic help make you daily breakfast a special treat!
Cereal
Perhaps you are a cereal lover. For dialysis patients there are higher protein cereals that can be combined with a small amount of milk or almond milk and berries to make a meal. Another delicious option is a hot bowl of Quick and Easy Apple Oatmeal Custard. Watch the DaVita Eats video to see how easy it is to make.
Recipes
Take a look at some simple breakfast recipes from DaVita.com for more ideas.
Mushroom and Red Pepper Omelet
Additional Kidney Diet Resources
Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:
DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.
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