A change in routine during summer can bring even more demand for breakfast on the run. Feed that need with tasty, nutritious and portable breakfast options like those that follow.
Breakfast sandwiches are the go-to when menuing portable items for the morning crowd. But chef Paul Sletten breaks out of the sandwich rut with this inventive handheld. He shapes crepes into a cone shape, stands them up in a to-go cup, then fills them with a healthy mix of veggies and goat cheese.
Chef Tamara Westerhold takes the breakfast burrito up a few notches with a filling of honey-lacquered bacon, potatoes, beets and eggs. A housemade lime salsa adds contrasting tartness and heat.
Burlock Coast gives the typical breakfast sandwich an Italian accent by using focaccia for the carrier and swapping in mortadella for the ham. Quick-pickled red onions add a crisp, tangy counterpoint of texture and flavor.
The green in this breakfast sandwich comes from slices of ripe avocado and leafy kale. Chef Ryan Murff gives the Dr. Seuss favorite—green eggs and ham—another twist by subbing smoked salmon for ham. The result is a sophisticated take on a breakfast classic.
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5. Baked Omelet Squares
For customers on high-protein, low-carb diets, a breakfast sandwich is not always the best choice. Cura chefs developed this breadless breakfast alternative that is both portable and convenient. The omelet is baked into squares to grab-and-go.
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