Americans Used To Eat A Very Off-The-Wall Food For Breakfast

If you can’t start your morning without a smoothie and a protein bar, be thankful you’re enjoying breakfast in the 21st century. One hundred years ago, Americans didn’t have the luxury to throw a toaster strudel in the microwave or pour a bowl of colorful cereal for a quick and easy breakfast — these modern-day breakfast staples hadn’t been invented yet. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the cereal we know today hit shelves; before then, most people commonly enjoyed bits of protein and wheat products such as oatmeal and toast.

Americans may have been eating platters of fish and gelatinous meats for breakfast in the past, but it isn’t just our ancestors who have a history of unusual breakfasts. Even with innovative technology that lets you craft a breakfast sandwich in under two minutes, Americans still enjoy some rather odd food pairings as their first meal. For those with a major sweet tooth first thing in the morning, breakfast has become synonymous with dessert. In places like Los Angeles and San Diego, Food Network reports that local favorite breakfast dishes share more with a decadent dessert, such as a red velvet waffle or a french toast platter full of peanut butter and bananas. If you travel up North towards Seattle, you’ll likely find residents enjoying a “bloody joe,” which combines the colors and flavors of the Bloody Mary cocktail with a platter of eggs and grits — some people even add vodka.

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