We all know that most mornings are a battle between getting that extra bit of sleep or having enough time to shower and eat breakfast. But what if you could have a little bit of both? Todays blogpost features some of my favourite go-to breakfasts that are not only quick to make but healthy AND tasty too. We can’t have you starting the day hangry, now can we?
1. Porridge with fruit.
I can’t say that I was always a fan of porridge but recently I’ve been enjoying Alnatura’s Rotebeeren Frühstucksbrei (Berry flavoured porridge). It’s done in 5 minutes and you’ll be kept full until lunch and that’s coming from me…the girl who eats 4 meals between lunch and dinner.
What you’ll need:
-70g of porridge mix
-100ml of warmed milk
-Fruit of choice
-Coconut flakes (if you’re fancy like me)
-Chia seeds (also optional)
Serves : 1
Mix everything together, let it sit for a few minutes and you’re good to go! Bear in mind you need to add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency .
2. Greek yoghurt and granola.
I love having greek yoghurt with granola in the morning because I feel like I’m treating myself to dessert. It’s like having cookies, yoghurt and a smoothie all in one.
What you’ll need:
-0% fat greek yoghurt
– 50g granola
-Fruit of choice
– Cinnamon to garnish
Serves: 1
You can also add a tiny teaspoon of honey to the mix but I personally find it sweet enough with the berries and granola in there.
3.Egg cups
I can’t tell you how great these egg cups are. You just have to try them. Whats great about them is that they can be made in bulk and eaten as snacks or be kept for breakfast the following day.
What you’ll need:
-6 eggs
-Spring onion
-Handful of spinach
-Button mushrooms
-Cherry tomatos
-Ham or Bacon
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-Sriracha sauce
-Garlic powder
-Salt and Pepper
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– A muffin pan
Serves: 2 ( makes about 8 medium cups)
Start by preheating your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Chop up all your ingredients into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Then, crack in your eggs, add some sriracha sauce or any kind of chilli sauce for a kick of flavour and finally some garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture into a muffin pan but only about 2/3 full as the mixture rises and leave it in the oven( while you go shower!) for approximately 15 minutes or till the top is hard.
4. Egg and avocado spread on toast.
Trying to say that avocado and eggs don’t go together is like telling the crazy cat lady she doesn’t belong with her cats. Essentially, we’re talking about a match made in heaven.
What you’ll need:
-1 Avocado
-2 Eggs
-Lemon
-Garlic powder
-Salt and Pepper
Serves: 2
Place the 2 eggs carefully in a pot of boiling water for about 6 minutes; we are soft boiling the eggs so that they are still nice and gooey and easy to mix later. Cut open the avocado, dispose of the seed and spoon the rest of the contents into a bowl. Once the eggs are done, crack the top open , and empty the egg. Using a fork, mash everything together. Don’t forget to add a dash of lemon juice, garlic powder and some salt and pepper to the mixture. Chilli flakes are also always a great idea if you’re feeling adventurous. Spread this on a toasty slice of whole wheat bread and enjoy.
5. Very Berry protein shake
If you’re not one to stomach solid food in the morning, this shake is the perfect solution for you. The fact that it tastes like a rainbow in your mouth can also be seen as a plus.
What you’ll need:
– 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (approx.25g)
-100ml of milk
-1 banana
-100g of frozen berries
-A teaspoon of natural peanut butter
– 200-300ml water
Serves: 1 ( approx. 500 ml)
Throw all your ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy.
I hope I was able to provide some inspiration ! Let me know if you decide to try any of the above dishes or if you’ve got any cool variations or ideas of your own.
– A Pearl of the Orient.
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