At these iconic Houston diners, breakfast is served with a heaping side of nostalgia
Searching for someplace simple where you can score a stack of syrup-soaked buttermilk pancakes and a piping-hot cup of black coffee -- No frills, no fusions and no swarms of Insta-obsessed influencers? Slip into a booth or slide behind the counter at one of Houstonโs longstanding diners.
How to get free bagel sandwiches from Houston-area Einstein Bros. Bagels in honor of National Bagel Day
HOUSTON โ How about a free bagel sandwich to perk up your day? Houston-area Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering one free egg sandwich with any purchase in honor of Fridayโs National Bagel Day. Customers can order one of 11 different egg sandwich combinations, with popular flavors such as โThe Farmhouseโ, โThe Chorizo Sunriseโ, and โThe All-Nighter.โTo redeem the one-time free egg sandwich offer, download the Einstein Bros. app and make an โOrder Aheadโ purchase, such as a coffee, a bagel with schmear, or even another sandwich. The free sandwich offer is valid until January 31.
Weโre lovinโ it: McDonaldโs breakfast menu just got a little sweeter with new bakery lineup
For the first time in eight years, three new baked goods join the fast-food franchiseโs menu: apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls. McDonaldโs website says each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide. The tasty options will be offered alongside McCafรฉ cookies and pies. โMcDonaldโs has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,โ said Linda VanGosen, the restaurantโs vice president of brand and menu strategy. โWeโre continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafรฉ Bakery lineup.
Houston vegan chef shares how to make plant-based migas in 3 easy steps
HOUSTON โ September is Better Breakfast Month, a great time to learn how to incorporate plant-based options into the most important meal of the day. Stephanie Rich, a registered dietitian and executive chef at Verdine showed us how to turn a classic Tex-Mex dish like migas into a quick and healthy breakfast using just 3 ingredients. Plant-based migasIngredientsโข 1/3 cup prepared pico de gallo or chunky salsaโข 1 corn tortillaโข ยฝ cup plant-based egg substituteโข Salt & Pepper for seasoningDirections:1. Pour in the plant-based egg substitute and season to taste with salt and pepper. For more plant-based breakfast options, you can check out Verdineโs brunch menu.
What to eat and what not to eat for breakfast
Certified nutritionist, Krystal Hammett with Alternative Wellness Solutions, shared effective ways to help you kick start your day. Wait 30 minutes before you start thinking about breakfast. I encourage you to wait to eat breakfast until you feel hungry. Your breakfast must consist of high protein and healthy fats rather than carbohydrates and simple sugars. High insulin levels result in cravings for more sugars and carbs, excess stored body fat and poor metabolism, said Hammett.