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    Home » Breakfast

    5 English Muffin Recipe Ideas + Bays English Muffin Sweepstakes!

    April 20, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 33 Comments

    Disclosure:  This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product.

    What’s up fellow fit friends?!  I’ve been in the best mood the past few weeks because training is starting to ramp up a bit for my summer races.  I’m finally back in a routine (after a little bit of an off winter) and it feels great.  Plus my weekend rides and runs have been going smoothly, and part of that I think comes from good fueling choices beforehand. 

    I think a lot of people underestimate how important it is to get in a good pre-workout meal or snack, regardless of what time of day it is.  It’s not going to make or break anything during a short session – but if you’re  doing a long workout (>1 hour), you’re going to want that fuel for your muscles.  Ideally, you should eat at least an hour beforehand with some easily digestible carbohydrates and minimal fiber and fat.

    Pre-Workout Meals with Bays English Muffins!

    Lately I’ve been digging different Bays English muffin combos for an energy-packed breakfast before my weekend runs & rides.  But you can also whip up these combos quickly at any time of day for a mini-meal a few hours before a workout!  {PS – make sure you scroll to the bottom of the post to find out how you can try to win some English muffins!}

    Backing up for a second…Many people might question why a dietitian would use a refined grain (like the original or sourdough) or a blended version (like the honey wheat and multigrain varieties which contain both refined and whole grains).  I mean, I’m an RD after all, right?! 

    The answer is simple – minimizing fiber before a long or tough workout helps reduce the risk of GI upset.  The additional fiber in whole wheat products can sometimes mess with the belly.  So instead, I go for a refined or blended product before my long weekend training sessions.  Of course, sports nutrition is really individualized though, so go with what works for you! 

    Plus, if I’m going to be 100% honest with you, I like the taste of the original English muffins best – so it’s a little treat for me to be able to have those on the weekends. 😉

    Peanut butter and banana on an English Muffin makes a great pre run breakfast!

    Here are 5 super simple, quick English muffin recipe ideas for you to use before your next workout:

    1. Bay’s Honey Wheat English Muffin + Peanut Butter + Sliced Banana
    2. Bay’s Sourdough English Muffin + Herb Cream Cheese + Egg
    3. Bay’s Original English Muffin + Part Skim Ricotta + Blueberries
    4. Bay’s Multigrain English Muffin + Strawberry Chia Jam + Plain Yogurt (yep, just add a few dollops on top!)
    5. Bay’s Original English Muffin + Sautéed Apples + Sprinkle of Cheddar Cheese

    *Quick note – with the cream cheese and cheddar cheese, just remember to use only enough to add a little flavor.  Both are rich in fat and that can slow digestion, so you want to avoid too much before a long or intense run or ride.

    Be sure to pin these ideas so you can refer to them later –>

    These English muffin recipe ideas are great breakfasts or snacks before a long run or ride! | English Muffin Breakfast | Healthy English Muffin Recipes | English Muffin Toppings | Breakfast for Runners | Healthy Breakfast Ideas

    You can also make this yummy English muffin French toast for a nice carb-loading breakfast before a tough run or ride too – or just for a special family breakfast treat! –>

    More English  muffin recipe ideas for all day long!

    Of course, if you’re fueling up mid-day, there are tons of possibilities too.  While your mama might have only fixed ‘em up on winter mornings, these Bays English Muffins can be used all day long.  Think mini pizzas, or topped with hummus, olives, and sun dried tomatoes.  We especially love them at dinner time with this fellow blogger’s barbecue sweet potato chickpea veggie burgers.

    And this avocado mango English muffin toast with pepitas is also a bomb lunch option.  It’s quick to throw together, filling, and delish.  My son loves it too (mamas, I know you appreciate those recipes that work for everyone).  

    Mango Avocado English Muffin Toast is a tasty and healthy lunch or breakfast option!

    To make this yummy lunch (or breakfast), here’s the quick & easy recipe:

    Avocado Mango English Muffin Toast with Pepitas

    Ingredients
    1 small ripe avocado
    2 BAYS English Muffins, any variety, split, toasted
    Dash salt
    8 mango slices
    2 teaspoons pepitas
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh herb (*See NOTE)

    Instructions
    Smear avocado on muffin halves; sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Top with mango, pepitas and herb.
    *NOTE: Use any of the following fresh herbs, such as mint, oregano, basil, parsley, or cilantro.

    Where to Find Bays English Muffins:

    For those of you living up here in the Northeast, it’s now even easier to grab these tasty English Muffins as they’re now carried at Tops Friendly Markets.  To celebrate this retail partnership, packages at Tops will have a $1 off coupon on each package!  {If you know me personally, you know I’m a frugalista who loves me a good coupon!}

    Keep in mind you won’t find Bays English Muffins in the bread aisle, though.  Look in the refrigerated dairy case next to the eggs and milk.   You can find more info about their product varieties on their website: www.bays.com

    Enter to Win a Case of Bays English Muffins!

    Lastly, make sure to “Like” Bays on Facebook at www.facebook.com/baysenglishmuffins for a chance to win a case of Bays English Muffins (yep, you read that right – a whole case; 12 packages!) in their weekly Pop Quizzes, or a $200 Spa Gift Card during their current sweepstakes!  You’ll also find tasty recipes and a whole host of other fun content on their page.

    Share with me:  What’s your favorite way to fuel up for a long training session?  Which of these English muffin recipe ideas do you think you’ll try out?  What’s your favorite way to use an English muffin?

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    1. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

      April 20, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Love a great English Muffin sandwich thanks for the fun ideas

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:34 pm

        Sure thing, glad I could help! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Abbey Sharp

      April 20, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Love these ideas. I could definitely go for the ricotta and blueberry one right about now. Thanks for the english muffin inspiration!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        That’s one of my favs too! Especially if I add a little honey and lemon juice/zest to the ricotta.

        Reply
    3. Jessica @Nutritioulicious

      April 20, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Love all these ideas Chrissy! They sound good even if I’m not running!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Yes, totally – they’re delish ideas for anyone – no running necessary!

        Reply
    4. Kimberly G

      April 21, 2017 at 8:25 am

      I often forget about Engligh muffins but they are so yummy! I love all the different variations on your English muffin chart!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks Kimberly! They really are so delish.

        Reply
    5. Marcia

      April 21, 2017 at 10:03 am

      I grew up eating Bays English Muffins! I still have half of one toasted with avocado and an egg most mornings.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:38 pm

        Yay! So glad to know you’re already a fan. Yes, an english muffin with avo and an egg is one of my favs too – esp with a little hot sauce on top 🙂

        Reply
    6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus

      April 21, 2017 at 11:22 am

      I haven’t had an english muffin in years (stupid wheat allergy), but all of these look amazing!

      Reply
      • Kim Kremer

        April 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        If you’ve found a wheat-free baking mix you like, you could try making your own English muffins. I’m always experimenting with my baking, but it’s hard to recreate what gluten gives bread without using gluten.

        Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm

        Awww, sorry you can’t incorporate them. But you could take the jist of the ideas for other breakfast topping combos for starches that work for you.

        Reply
    7. Mary Beth Jackson

      April 21, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      Great ideas! I love an english muffing instead of toast before my long run! I am a banana and peanut butter kind of girl!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm

        PB&B is such a classic combo! 🙂

        Reply
    8. [email protected] the Long Way Home

      April 21, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      I love Bays English Muffins–we have them all the time at our house. Like Marcia, I’m an avocado/egg kind of gal. If I really want to go crazy, I put salsa on that too.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm

        Oooh, I usually go hot sauce on my avo/egg combo but I love the idea of salsa to try now!

        Reply
    9. Kim Kremer

      April 21, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      I’m a scratch baker, but English muffins are pretty easy to make. The only down side is that they’re time consuming because they’re cooked on the stovetop rather than in an oven; if you have an electric griddle or a large griddle pan, you can cook more of them at one time. (I’m usually stuck doing 3-4 at a time.) I have yet to perfect a whole-grain English muffin, but as Chrissy notes I would rather not have the extra fiber if I’m fixing to go out for a long workout. One qualification: I have yet to produce an English muffin with those big holes in them. Mine are delicious, but more solid.

      When I was commuting by bike, one of my favorite breakfasts was a sandwich made with one of my homemade English muffins. We bought egg rings in which we can fry perfectly round eggs. I use shredded cheese, and I stick with really flavorful – sometimes pungent – cheeses so a little bit adds a lot of flavor. (I frequently use just 6-8gm.) I’ve cut way back on breakfast meats, and I started using wild-caught smoked salmon instead. It’s pretty pungent, so I skip the cheese.

      The thing I find I ironic is that when I order a breakfast sandwich in a restaurant, it never seems like enough food. But I can eat one that I’ve made at home and it’s perfect. Who knows – maybe mine are better. 😉

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        I’ve never tried my hand at homemade – but I’d imagine these Bays are probably a closer match than some of the other store bought ones in terms of texture 🙂

        The breakfast sandwiches sound so good! Sometimes I’ll make them and freeze them ahead of time so that I can pull out throughout the week. I’ve never thought to try one with salmon on it – I’ll have to make that soon.

        Reply
    10. Kimberly Hatting

      April 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      I love an English muffing simply toasted with a little butter (and raspberry jam if I’m craving something sweet).

      Reply
    11. Gina

      April 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      I love English muffins and eat them often! My favorite is peanut butter and banana and chia seeds!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:47 pm

        Love the idea of adding some chia seeds on top – so smart!

        Reply
    12. Lisa @ MIle by Mile

      April 21, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      I love English muffins but have never heard of Bays! All of your recipe ideas look great!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        They’re English muffins are really tasty! If you’re in the Northeast check Tops Friendly Markets, but if you’re further away you can also order them online.

        Reply
    13. Rachel

      April 21, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Yum! The avocado mango muffin looks awesome. I haven’t had an English muffin in years. Time to change that!

      Reply
    14. Michelle @ Running with Attitude

      April 21, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      I’m a big fan of English muffins! The avocado mango combo looks really good!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 30, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        Yes, such a tasty looking combo right?!

        Reply
    15. Michelle @ Running with Attitude

      April 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Oh, wow, the avocado mango combination sounds amazing! I do love the PB + banana combination – hard to beat that classic!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 30, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        Yes, that PB&B is such a classic, especially for runners.

        Reply
    16. Agness of Run Agness Run

      April 22, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      Delicious muffins, Chrissy! I can’t wait to try it soon!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 30, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Jennifer Landis

      April 27, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Chrissy – those avocado mango muffins are the stuff of dreams. I feel like I have no choice but to make them immediately.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        April 30, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Haha, go for it Jennifer! And they’re healthy so you have no reason not to 🙂

        Reply

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