We are proud to sponsor the Women's Epic Race again this year! 🎉 Properly fueling before a race is essential for success, so I'm sharing my morning race day prep and seven race day brekkies! 

First and foremost, I  drink my CSE Super Greens Mix to help get things moving (if you know what I mean 😆)! Our greens are the best tasting out there and they actually work! 

I also recommend avoiding eating high-fiber or spicy foods that can cause bloating/gas. Choose meals and snacks that are lower in fiber that you can prepare ahead of time. I’m always in a rush getting out the door before a race because I want to prioritize my sleep, so anything I can do to save some time in the morning is super helpful. 

These recipes are are quick to make the morning of or easy to prep the night before, so you’re ready to hit the ground running the morning of your race! My best advice would be to try these breakfasts out during your training, so you know which one makes you feel the best during your run. Everyone is different, so it’s good to experiment BEFORE race day! 😉 

Grated Egg & Avo Toast 

Makes 1 serving
378 calories / 15.5F / 34C / 24P

2 oz. sourdough bread 
2 slices turkey bacon
25g avocados
1 hard boiled egg (fresh or pre-cooked)
1/2 Tbs. olive oil mayo
Dash sea salt
Dash hot sauce, optional

1. Cook turkey bacon until crispy. Toast the bread (bread should equal 150 calories) and slice the avocado. 

2. Spread mayo on the toast. Top with cooked bacon slices, sliced avocado and grated hard boiled egg. Sprinkle sea salt over the top and drizzle with hot sauce. Enjoy!  

Protein Pancake Bowl

Makes 1 serving
285 calories / 8F / 34C / 19P

⅓ cup CSE Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
3 Tbs. water
2 Tbs. egg whites
2 Tbs. nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbs. fresh blueberries
Toppings:
½ Tbs. grass-fed butter
½ Tbs. pure maple syrup

Optional Toppings not included in the macros:
Greek yogurt, raspberries, strawberries, peanut butter, whipped cream, and chocolate chips

1. In a rectangular microwave-safe bowl or container, combine the CSE Pancake & Waffle Mix, water, egg whites and Greek yogurt. Whisk until smooth. Sprinkle blueberries over the top.

2. Microwave for 3 minutes. Top with butter and pure maple syrup. Add any extra toppings that you prefer. Enjoy!

Chunky Monkey Bowl 

Makes 1 serving 
250 calories / 10F / 23C / 17P  

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 
1 serving vanilla stevia drops 
30g bananas 
1 fresh strawberry 
2 Tbs. Nature's Path Granola Dash 
1/2 Tbs. CSE Candy Bar Peanut Butter (Seasonal Flavor), Sweet Classic Peanut Butter or natural peanut butter
4g dark chocolate chips 

1. Combine the cottage cheese and stevia in a bowl. Top with bananas, strawberries, granola, peanut butter, and chocolate chips and enjoy!

Egg Muffins 

Makes 4 servings 
240 calories / 8F / 22C / 20P / per serving 

4 eggs
1 cup liquid egg whites (or 8 egg whites)
300g shredded, raw sweet potato
1 chicken sausage, chopped
1 cup chopped spinach
50g chopped yellow onions
50g chopped red bell peppers
1⁄2 cup chopped mushrooms
Dash garlic powder
Dash onion powder
Dash sea salt
Dash pepper
Topping per serving:
2 Tbs. salsa

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Beat the eggs and egg whites together in a large bowl; set aside.

3. Add the chopped sausage, veggies and seasonings to a large bowl and stir until well combined.

4. Grease a muffin tin. Scoop about 1⁄3 cup of the veggie mixture into each muffin cup. Add three tablespoons of the egg mixture to each cup over the veggies. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

5. When ready to eat, top with salsa.

Muddy Buddy Cereal

Makes 1 serving
395 calories / 13F / 45C / 25P

3/4 cup Kashi Go Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal
1/2 serving (17g) CSE Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder
1 Tbs. powdered peanut butter
1/2-2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
25g sliced bananas
5g mini chocolate chips

1. Add the cereal, protein powder and powdered peanut butter to a bowl. Stir until the cereal is well coated.

2. Pour milk over the top. Add the bananas and chocolate chips. Enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake Bowl

Makes 1 serving 
240 calories / 6F / 25C / 22P 

2/3 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt 
2 Tbs. unsweetened almond milk
4g CSE Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Powder
150g fresh strawberries
8g graham cracker crumbs 
1 Tbs. sliced almonds 

1. Add yogurt, almond milk, and protein powder to a bowl and mix well. Stir until well combined. 

2. Top with fresh strawberries, graham cracker crumbs and sliced almonds. 

Denver Omelet 

Makes 1 serving 
245 calories / 9F / 22C / 20P 

2 Tbs. diced green bell peppers 
2 Tbs. diced yellow onions 
1 oz. diced nitrate-free deli turkey 
1 egg 
1 egg white 
1/2 Tbs. water 
2 Tbs. low-fat, shredded cheddar cheese 
Dash sea salt 
Dash black pepper 
Side: 
2 clementine oranges 

1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Spray pan and add the veggies and turkey. Sauté diced veggies until tender. Remove from the pan.

2. Beat the egg, egg white, and water together in a bowl. Spray the pan again and add the egg mixture. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Once the bottom is cooked, flip oever. 

3. Add the veggies and cheese to center and fold half of the fried eggs over the top creating an omelet. Once the cheese iis melted, remove from pan. Enjoy warm with oranges on the side.