Alfonso Ribeiro Just Told Us His Favorite Breakfast, and It’s as Simple as It Gets
Plus his family’s favorite quick dinner and snacks in this exclusive interview.
Alfonso Ribeiro is best known for being the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars, as well as for his iconic role as Carlton Banks in the ’90s sitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But Ribeiro is also a full-time husband and father, meaning he’s always on-the-go and constantly busy.
That’s why he’s been partnered with Bob Evans for years due to their convenient, easy-to-make products. Now, he’s helping the company to fill his shoes as they search for the next spokesperson.
“I've been working with Bob Evans for a really long time now and they’re a great company,” Ribeiro tells EatingWell. “They're fantastic at delivering good quality food for people and doing it in a way where people don’t have to spend a lot of hours in the kitchen. And now they're looking for a person who will have the opportunity to replace me as spokesperson. And they're looking for someone with a great personality who has a knack in the kitchen and can come up with a cool recipe utilizing the Bob Evans products. They're also going to get $35,000 to do it.” The search ends May 24, so if you feel like you’re the right fit, don’t wait and apply now!
In the meantime, we chatted with Ribeiro in this exclusive interview about his family’s favorite snacks and meals—as well as his favorite source of “me time.” Learn more about Ribeiro’s favorite breakfast and his philosophy on eating well below.
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EatingWell: What are your family’s favorite quick meals for weeknights?
Ribeiro: Chicken sausage is something that we eat at home and can just throw them on [the stove] and make them real quick. But we also love Bob Evans products like the mashed potatoes and the mac and cheese.
EatingWell: Favorite snacks that both you and your family love?
Ribeiro: We eat a lot of the Siete cassava chips. And the kids love rice cakes. Things like that are always in the pantry available to them. Those are our go-to snacks in the house.
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EatingWell: Do you have a morning routine that helps you start the day? Or a go-to breakfast that you love?
Ribeiro: Well, I'm not a ritual type of person. Each day might be slightly different—a little bit of variety is great. Scrambled eggs with some gluten-free bread might be my No. 1 go-to breakfast to get the day going. Every once in a while, I'll do some cereal, but it’s a very simple breakfast.
EatingWell: Being a father with a busy career, what’s your favorite form of “me time”?
Ribeiro: I'm a huge golfer so I go on the golf course and play a round of golf. That’s definitely one of the things that I enjoy the most. There's something wonderful about being on a golf course: You're out in nature, you're on the grass, you're in the trees. Golf is that thing for me to be able to go and relax. It's not always relaxing, but it is nice to be out there.
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EatingWell: Any food hot takes?
Ribeiro: I'm not a seafood eater, so there's no seafood in my life. That would be the thing that jumps to my mind. If it isn't on land, I don't know what it is. I just don't like it, I just grew up not liking it. I was grossed out by fish when I was a kid and it hasn't changed.
EatingWell: What does “eating well” mean to you?
Ribeiro: It actually means two different things. One is eating healthy, trying to eat as healthy as you can. But it’s also eating stuff that makes you happy. There's nothing better than finding a food that will make you smile when you need a little pick-me-up. A little bit of balance in your life is, to me, eating well.
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Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Read the original article on Eating Well.
