Five Faves: Breakfast Buffet Items
Porthole’s Five Faves
Start the Day Off Right!
5 Favorite Items at the Breakfast Buffet
Who doesn’t love a good buffet? What about a gourmet breakfast? So what could possibly be better than when these two come together?! One of the best amenities of a cruise ship is the all-you-can-eat food options, and there is no better way to kick start your day than sampling a few of your favorite breakfast items.
Omelet Station
A personal favorite – customize your own omelet. Nothing beats a freshly made omelet created to your specifications; egg whites or eggs, a variety of cheeses, and an assortment of meats and veggies. How can you go wrong?
(1 omelet):
- Calories: 94
- Total Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 191mg
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fiber: 0g
Breakfast Potatoes
Whether it is hash browns, home fries or little potato bites, this comfort food is a breakfast buffet must! This is the perfect way to indulge in some necessary carbs for those long tour days.
(per cup):
- Calories: 470
- Total Fat: 31g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Protein: 3.8g
- Sodium: 746mg
- Fiber: 3.9g
Muesli & Yogurt
A classic breakfast buffet staple. Although one of the lighter options on the buffet, it’s certainly a guest favorite. For those trying to stay a little on the healthier side and wanting to start the day off with some grains in their diet, this is a great option.
(for 1/4 cup muesli,
170g yogurt):
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 3.7g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Protein: 21g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fiber: 4g
Fresh Fruit
You can never go wrong with fruit! It is a refreshing way to either begin or end your meal. Not to mention it is any easy way to get in one of your daily servings of fruits and vegetables! Fruit is also a great accompaniment to the other four choices on this list.
(for 2 cups mixed fruit):
- Calories: 61
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fiber: 3g
Breads & Pastries
No breakfast buffet would be complete without your assortment of pastries, bagels, and toast.
Whether it’s a bagel and lox you desire or just a sweet fruit Danish, there is something for every guest in this section.
(for a Danish and plain bagel):
- Calories: 262
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 404mg
- Fiber: 2g
— Sarah Moeller