Breakfast! Isn't it, for many of us, the favourite meal of the day? That first coffee of the morning, the smell of toasted bread, and that oil on its own or with ham or some cold meat… as incredible as the prices of the AOVE in our online shop, which you can visit by clicking here! But wait a moment. Are all oils the same when it comes to breakfast? Which is the best olive oil for breakfast? Let us tell you!
Which is the best olive oil for breakfast?
Before we can tackle this question, we need to consider several relevant aspects that will help us decide objectively which is the best olive oil to have with toast at breakfast.
1. Which type of oil is best for breakfast?
There is no argument here. If you have been following us for a while, you will know that there are different categories into which we classify cooking oil. Looking at its culinary and nutritional properties for our health, extra virgin olive oil is the best option for breakfast. Its quality fatty acids, polyphenols, vitamins and flavour make it one of the finest foods in the world.
2. What do you like?
Beyond the obvious, however many recommendations we make, we will always remind you that you are the one who will be enjoying the oil and, therefore, you are the one who should be clear about your own tastes and preferences.
So, if you like intense flavours, you should go for an AOVE made from certain olives, whereas if you want a milder, fresher flavour, we recommend the Arbequina variety.
3. What will you pair it with?
If you are having the oil on toast with other foods such as cold meats, it is always best to choose mild oils that do not overshadow the flavour of the ham, turkey or similar. If you stop to think about it, you will realise that ham has an intense flavour, so if we use an AOVE that also has body and bitterness, the result may be too aggressive for our palate and our stomach. In our view, Arbequina oil is usually chosen for this very reason but, remember, you are the one who decides!
Breakfasts with the best olive oil
Back to our main topic: what kinds of breakfast can we make with the best olive oil? It is not all about toast! As you know, AOVE is used to make almost any dish and, although on toast we can enjoy it raw, there are many other ways to benefit from its qualities and bring variety to the first meal of the day. With today's trend towards a more balanced and healthy diet, we can see that recipes such as oat pancakes are on the rise.
Simply mix 1 egg and 3 egg whites with roughly 50 grams of oats and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil… the result speaks for itself! On the other hand, when we use the oil on toast… what kind of bread will you use? Traditional bread is not the same as rye bread or seeded bread, to give an example. In every case, our recommendation will always be an AOVE that does not steal the limelight from the other ingredients, nor one so intense that it might leave you feeling heavy first thing in the morning.
What makes it the best olive oil for breakfast?
We recommend the Arbequina variety or a coupage for several reasons. On the one hand, its fresh, mild flavour pairs perfectly with other foods traditionally eaten at breakfast. Ham, tomato, turkey… if you think about it, all of these already have plenty of intensity of their own. On the other hand, the benefits for our health are countless, and taking it at the first meal of the day has its advantages, as we saw in our post about taking a spoonful of olive oil on an empty stomach.
Why have olive oil for breakfast
Stop and think for a moment: what do you need in the first hours of the day? Energy! But when we talk about energy, we automatically think of… coffee. It is true that caffeine has a stimulating effect but, have you ever stopped to think about the macronutrients that give us energy?
Healthy fats are an essential source of energy for the human body. Together with carbohydrates and protein, they are needed for the everyday activities we carry out, and more of them are required when we are more physically active. Contrary to what many people think… fats are not automatically turned into body fat. In fact, a sweet loaded with simple carbohydrates and sugars will probably leave you with more stored fat than a good slice of wholemeal bread with extra virgin olive oil.
Buy the best olive oil online
And although health and basic eating habits stay the same… times change! There is no longer any need to wait for the local supermarket to stock the AOVE we are looking for. Now we have it in the palm of our hand, less than two clicks away, and you can compare a wide range of options. By the way, in case we are one of them… here is our online shop!
