Rise And Shine: Is It Okay To Eat Pizza For Breakfast?

Our take on whether or not it is acceptable to eat pizza for breakfast.

It is no secret that pizza is one of the greatest party foods there is. When you are planning a long night partying with friends and are searching for a hearty dish that will satisfy even the most picky of appetites, you can never go wrong with ordering a few pizzas to your house for a delectable late night snack. Not only will your guests thank you for quenching their food needs, but your stomach will as well.

However, what are you supposed to do if you order too many pizzas for your party and not all of them get eaten? (Who knows if that is even possible, but let’s just say that your friends are really light eaters.) Sure, you can save the leftover pizza for the next day’s lunch or dinner, but who wants to go through the whole next morning knowing that there is delicious, tasty pizza in their fridge?

This raises the age old question that college kids and party enthusiasts have been asking themselves for decades―is day old pizza an acceptable breakfast food?

Sure, a leftover slice of pizza may not be the healthiest of options when it comes to your morning breakfast. But, let’s fact it’s far better for you than many common breakfast options, such as a sugar-packed breakfast pastry, a greasy drive-thru breakfast combo or a giant chocolate chip muffin. In fact, a single slice of pizza can provide you with enough protein and vegetables to give you the energy that it takes to get through to lunch.

Plus, once you add some breakfast-type toppings to your pizza, such as ham, cheese, bacon or sausage, you’ve basically got an omelet of sorts. If you are thinking of trying out pizza for your next morning-after meal, here are a few breakfast friendly ingredients that will have you craving last night’s pie when you wake up in the morning.

Sausage
Amid the growing popularity of new types of pizza toppings and ingredients, there are some classic pizza toppings that have remained a staple to our pies. Sausage is one pizza ingredient that has retained its identity alongside all of the crazy pizza toppings and is still a pizza favorite for consumers. Plus, pork sausage provides a significant amount of protein and essential B vitamins to start your day off right.

Bacon
When it comes to breakfast foods, there is no better ingredient to start off your morning than with bacon. This popular pizza topping comes in many different flavors and options, and is paired perfectly with some eggs and toast. If you are looking for a type of bacon that is a little more breakfast-y, try Canadian Bacon. It’s closer to ham than classic bacon, plus it’s leaner and slightly more sweet.

Eggs
Some people may find it absolutely crazy to crack an egg overtop their delicious, hearty pizza. However, in the last couple of years, eggs have become one of the most popular options for pizza toppings, and they are perfect for the person who loves having a slice of pizza first thing in the morning. Adding a cracked egg along with toppings such as ham, cheese and fresh spinach will not only provide the perfect wake-me-up, but their low-calorie, high-protein make-up also make them the perfect all-in-one breakfast ingredient.

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