The Ultimate Breakfast for Skateboarders

Everyone talks about skating like it’s all heart, board, and adrenaline—but here’s a secret your body already knows: you can’t session hard on an empty tank. That’s right. You need fuel. And not just any fuel. We’re talking the breakfast that transforms a sluggish morning into a full-blown skate attack.

First off: ditch the sugar bombs. Yeah, pancakes with a mountain of syrup look fun, but 20 minutes into your sesh you’re crashing harder than a missed kickflip. Your board won’t forgive you for bouncing off energy spikes. Instead, think sustained power.

Here’s what works:

• Oats + fruit + peanut butter: Complex carbs keep you rolling, fruit gives you natural sugar, and peanut butter hits with protein and fat for long-lasting energy. Bonus: you can eat it standing over the sink while contemplating the day’s line.

• Eggs + avocado + toast: Classic, reliable, and loaded with protein and healthy fats. It’s basically skateboarding armor for your stomach.

• Smoothies: Blend fruit, oats, yogurt, and maybe a scoop of protein powder. Easy to digest, easy to carry if you’re sneaking out before your parents wake up.

Hydration counts too. Skaters underestimate water until their legs feel like noodles mid-session. A cup of coffee can’t replace it—it just makes you jittery while you bail on your first grind.

And here’s the DOSE wisdom: breakfast isn’t just about energy. It’s ritual. It’s the mental prep for the sesh. Sitting down, fueling up, maybe arguing with your roommate about what toppings are acceptable on toast—this is part of the pre-skate experience.

So next time you’re planning a killer morning session, think beyond grabbing a bagel and sprinting out the door. Eat smart. Hydrate. Take a minute to enjoy it. Your tricks will thank you. Your body will thank you. Hell, even your friends might start asking what your secret is.

Skate hard. Eat better. And crush that sesh.