Good morning sunshines — today’s plate comes from one of those breakfast-included hotel mornings. You know the scene: endless pastries, trays of fried food, sausages, waffles… and right next to it? A few clean, fresh things that often get overlooked.
When I stay at hotels, I always go in with a plan — grab the healthiest breakfast options available and skip the rest. Here’s what I collected this morning, and you can do the same.
What’s on the Plate
- Fresh lettuce, baby spinach
- Steamed broccoli and cauliflower
- Roasted or steamed beetroot cubes
- Shredded raw carrot
- Sliced red and yellow peppers
- Cucumber slices
- Dragon fruit (pitaya)
- Pineapple
- Dried prunes and apricots
- Pumpkin seeds
Sometimes I add a spoon of plain, low-fat yogurt on the side, or a boiled egg if available — but today I kept it fully plant-based.
Estimated Calories (Approx.)
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Mixed greens & lettuce | 10 |
| Steamed broccoli & cauliflower | 30 |
| Beets (1/4 cup) | 35 |
| Raw carrot (shredded, 1/4 cup) | 10 |
| Peppers & cucumber (1/3 cup) | 15 |
| Dragon fruit (1/3 cup) | 35 |
| Pineapple (1/3 cup) | 30 |
| Dried fruit (3–4 pieces) | 80 |
| Pumpkin seeds (1 tbsp) | 60 |
| Total | ~305 |
How to Build This Plate at a Hotel Buffet – My Simple Tip
- Start with greens — always go for the raw stuff first.
- Add steamed or fresh vegetables. If they’ve got broccoli, take it.
- Pick 2–3 types of fruit, but keep portions small — especially with sweeter ones.
- Add healthy fats like pumpkin seeds or walnuts.
- Skip the pastries, sausages, and sugary cereals. You’ll thank yourself later.
When you’re standing in front of a massive buffet, it’s tempting to “try it all.” Don’t. I’ve done that too — and I always regret it an hour later.
Instead, take what fuels you. Keep it light, fresh, and colorful. Eat light, feel right.
Just because breakfast is free and unlimited doesn’t mean it has to be heavy. Make thoughtful choices and enjoy your day feeling clear and energized — not stuffed and sluggish.
Hope this healthy hotel breakfast idea helps the next time you’re traveling!
More plates coming soon — and if you’re building your own breakfast routine, just remember: it doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to work for you.
