As a massive lover of all things food, the first thought on my mind when I wake up is almost always breakfast. Having a good breakfast plays an essential role in the morning that follows for me, so making sure I eat something that is filling, keeps me energised until lunch, and, most importantly, is tasty sets me up nicely for the rest of the day. At the same time, I’m aware that time is precious in the mornings, so finding the balance between a healthy and quick breakfast is sometimes easier said than done. Below are three tasty and speedy recipe ideas that are some of my current go-to breakfasts for you to try out.
Yoghurt bowl
A yoghurt bowl is about as low maintenance as breakfast gets. High in protein and healthy fats, yoghurt is a great breakfast staple. Plain or greek yoghurt is one of my most common breakfast choices as it is generally much lower in sugar than flavoured kinds – my favourites include Skyr Natural Icelandic Yoghurt, Faje plain or low fat greek yoghurt and Aldi’s super cheap own brand greek yoghurt. If dairy is not for you, there are some great plant-based alternatives: Alpro’s Simply plain or plain with coconut are also staples in my fridge.
Toppings are where you can get creative! Some of my favourite yoghurt toppings are:
Granola – a sprinkling of crunchy granola is the perfect combination with yoghurt. Try to avoid those excessively high in sugar, instead opt for brands such as Spoon, Verival or even make your own. You can add dried fruit, seeds and even chocolate chips if you fancy.
Fruit – Getting one of your five a day in early is never a bad idea. You can change up what fruit you have depending on the seasons too, mango and figs are the best in summer whilst in winter, I’m all about topping my yoghurt with cinnamon baked apples and berries.
Seeds, nuts and nut butter – a great way to add more healthy fats and some extra crunch to your yoghurt as well as make it more nutrient dense is a few seeds, nut butter, chia seeds or nuts. Mixed seeds and a drizzle of peanut butter are my new found loves.
Protein powder – If you really want to fill up at breakfast time or increase your protein intake, mix a spoonful of protein powder in with your yoghurt. This is hands down my number one way to eat protein powder (lumpy protein shakes get a big fat no from me). It also adds a bit of sweetness to your yoghurt if you have a sweet tooth like me.
Poached eggs and guacamole on crumpets
If you are in need of a hot breakfast on those cold winter mornings and are short on time, eggs are for you. Poached eggs only take 3-4 minutes to prepare and when eaten with both avocado and a source of carbohydrates, are high in protein and healthy fats, extremely filling and will leave you feeling energised all morning.
If, like me, you struggle to create that perfect poached eggs, invest in a couple of a rubber poached egg cups, they will change your life! Simply coat the rubber cups with a little olive oil and crack in the eggs. Place them in a shallow pan of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, depending on how runny you like your eggs. Whilst your eggs cook, simply toast a couple of crumpets, and in a bowl mash half an avocado and mix with a couple of chopped tomatoes, a squeeze of lime and some salt and pepper. Spread the guacamole onto your toasted crumpets before serving the eggs on top.
Smoothie bowl
A smoothie is great for getting plenty of fruit and vegetables for those who aren’t too keen on them and is one of my go-to summer breakfasts. Super thick smoothies are my consistency of choice as they come close to having ice cream for breakfast, which is always a winner for me. You can pretty much disguise any vegetable in a smoothie if mixed with the right fruit too, so also a great way to get a few of your five a day in. Like a yoghurt bowl, you can also add toppings to make a smoothie more filling. Here are three of my favourite smoothie recipes.
Creamy berry smoothie bowl:
Blitz a handful of ice with several handfuls of frozen berries, two tablespoons of yoghurt, a generous splash of water and protein powder in a blender. Add more water if the mixture is too thick. You can also swap out the protein powder for banana for sweetness. Serve in a bowl topped with granola.
Good-for-you green smoothie:
Blitz a handful of ice with a handful of spinach, some grated courgette, a couple of large handfuls of frozen mango and pineapple and either dairy or plant-based milk. I promise it will taste so much better than it looks!
Tropical summer smoothie:
Blitz a handful of ice with a handful of frozen pitted cherries, some fresh mango, two large tablespoons of yoghurt and a splash of water. A super sweet and refreshing smoothie that will make the perfect summer breakfast.
I hope this post has provided you with some new breakfast inspiration, hopefully making those early mornings slightly more enjoyable.
Since it’s less than a week to go and my last post before then, I hope you all have a great, relaxing Christmas and enjoy all the lovely food!
Until next time,
Abi
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