I usually have an Asian style bowl of noodles- chapchae or mung bean or rice vermicelli that I have rehydrated. I put the noodles in a bowl of homemade veggie broth consisting of miso, ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric, black pepper, mushrooms, seaweed, tofu and dark greens or spicy sprouts I grow. Top it off with kimchi and some Braggs and it warms me; wakes me and is gentle on my system in the morning, especially with the ginger.
I have this prepped in advance so most days I reheat.
I have sensory issues with my steel cut oats in the morning so generally eat them midday. I consider them “a med” for cholesterol, digestion etc… I have to play games with my brain but I appreciate their benefits.
If it’s not the noodles for breakfast, it’s something savory- hummu on bread, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, dark greens
I was not raised on these breakfasts but through years of living elsewhere and learning different ways, I have come to crave them and have a hard time with anything sweet in the morning.
I do start the day with half caf strong coffee with a frothed plant milk and ceylon cinnamon.