Breakfast is by far the most important meal of the day and I find it to be the best time to experiment with a variety of different foods; there will always be something for everyone, whether it is a fix for your sugar craving or a plate of tasty avocado and eggs.
Without breakfast you are more likely to over eat throughout the day and feel restless and tired so that's even more reason to eat up in the morning!
I like to think that I live a very healthy but varied lifestyle and I always see a massive difference in my overall mind set and attitude when I eat clean, nutritious foods in comparison to processed unhealthy options which can make me feel sluggish, moody and sad.
Here are three of my favourite breakfast recipes that I find always give me the best start to my day.
Blueberry, Banana & Coconut Smoothie Bowl
This is a recent discovery for me but I am already head over heels in love with the delicious and refreshing sweet taste that this has. Smoothie bowls are a super thick and creamy alternative to the artificial sugar loaded yoghurt's that fool many people with their advertising low fat, 'slimming' factors when in fact they are filled with a ridiculous amount artificial flavourings and sugar.
Don't be fooled by the ready made smoothies on offer in supermarkets that are filled with sugar to give an artificial taste, making your own smoothies at home is not only 100 times better for you, but will also be a lot more friendly to your wallet as they are also a lot cheaper to make at home too.
You can obviously mix up the ingredients that you use in your smoothies depending on what you like however to make the consistency of your smoothie thicker, it will always help to use frozen bananas and something to bulk it up such as chia seeds, oats or medjool dates.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
-1 Banana (peeled, sliced and frozen the night before)
-60g Frozen blueberries
-2 Medjool dates
-150ml Coconut water OR Coconut milk
-Topping Ideas:
Dessicated coconut
Granola
Muesli
Nut butter
Flaked almonds
Chia seeds
Dried, fresh or frozen fruit
METHOD
-Whizz up all your ingredients expect the toppings in a blender or food processor (I use a Blend Active blender)
-Pour your smoothie into a bowl and finish with your chosen toppings.
Granola / Muesli
This is always my go to breakfast for when I am in a rush and don't have time to cook up anything fancy. I choose between granola or muesli although I will always be careful to look out for certain brands that advertise their cereal to be healthy whilst still adding a ton of artificial sweeteners to fool people into thinking they are making the right choices when in fact they may as well be sat down with a bowl of crunchy nut.
I personally prefer to eat my granola or muesli with yoghurt rather than milk although normal cows milk or nut milks is just as good.
Using frozen fruit instead of fresh is a lot cheaper as the producers pick the fruit when it's cheapest in season and freeze it ready for you to buy all year round. Frozen fruit is also more convenient as fresh fruit has a very short fridge life.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
- Yoghurt of your choice - try to stay away from yoghurts that are advertised as low fat and low calorie as these tend to be filled with artificial flavouring and sugars that are very bad for you. I like to use Danio fruit layered yoghurt because they are super thick, filled with protein and really tasty!
- Granola OR Muesli - stick to simple brands with simple ingredients. I like to use Quaker Oats granola and Rude Health Super Fruity muesli.
- Frozen fruit - I like raspberries, blueberries and mango. Let the fruit defrost slightly or fully before eating.
Chia, Banana & Berry Overnight Oats
I love to eat a big comforting bowl of porridge in the winter, however when the weather starts to warm up it's not so practical. Overnight oats are a fantastic way to still enjoy your porridge but they are a more convenient choice for early mornings as it's all made the night before and they make the perfect lazy breakfast for when the sun decides to make an appearance- leaving you with more time in your mornings to chill.
This recipe is extremely versatile so you can change things up depending on what you have in your cupboards and what you prefer. I always have frozen berries in the freezer and a never ending supply of bananas so they are always my go to fruit toppings. I also like to use chia seeds for added nutrients and to bulk up the oats to keep me going for longer.
If you're known for snoozing in the mornings then overnight oats are for you as all you have to do is grab them and go. Simply mix together the night before, pop in the fridge and let the magic happen whilst you sleep!
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
For the chia overnight oats:
-50 g Porridge oats
-180ml Milk (I use almond or coconut milk but you can use whatever you prefer)
-1/2 Banana mashed
-1 tsp Cinnamon
Toppings
-1/2 Banana mashed
-Handful of frozen berries
More topping ideas:
-Extra Chia seeds
-Nuts
-Dried fruit
-Granola/ Muesli
-Nut butter
METHOD
-The night before mix together all of your oat ingredients, pour into a mason jar/bowl and leave in the fridge overnight
-In the morning finish the oats with your chosen toppings and enjoy!
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