For those who don't have time to cook breakfast every morning
There are serious health concerns related to skipping breakfast, such as poor diet quality, higher BMI and adverse cardiometabolic outcomes. This indicates it is essential for us to eat a healthy breakfast every morning. Studies have indicated a main source of skipping breakfast comes from the lack of time in the mornings. To combat this, we have made our top 10 list of our favourite fast and easy breakfasts. All of these healthy recipes can be made in advance and are kid friendly.
Keep on reading to discover some easy and healthy recipes.
1.Chunky-Monkey Banana Bread Granola
Can a banana bread granola actually be good for you?? The answer is YES with the right ingredient. This is one of our favourite stress free recipes to make on a Sunday, which gives you breakfast all week long. This granola can be served with yoghurt, milk, berries, or create your own combination!Get the recipe here
2. Fruit and yoghurt cups
Mornings are hard enough, without having to make a nutritious and filling breakfast each morning. These fruit and yoghurt cups are life savers for those that are short on time and are looking for something kid friendly. This recipe lets you mix and matching toppings for a variety of breakfasts each week. If your feeling extra healthy try using Greek yoghurt, fruit and make a homemade muesli with a mix of nuts grains and seeds.Get the recipe here
3. Overnight Chia Oats
The breakfast that cooks itself. These stress free breakfast options are not only yummy but contain fibre and protein to keep your body fuelled all day long. Toppings may include milk and honey, blueberry coconut, brownie batter and peanut butter and jelly, or do what we did and make a few of each!Get the recipe here
4. Ham, Cheese, and Veggie Quinoa Frittatas
More of a savory breakfast lover? These frittatas are perfect for an on the go breakfast as contain protein to keep you fuelled all day. Keep in the fridge or freezer and grab them as a quick and easy breakfast. You can even swap out the veggies to create some variety.Recipe found here
5. Quinoa breakfast bars
Who knew quinoa could taste so good? We all know Quinoa is good for you but who would of thought it would look as good as this! These quinoa breakfast bars are the perfect balanced breakfast, containing protein, fibre as well as low glycaemic coconut sugar. Pack them for your kids for morning tea or have as a breakfast on the run.Get the recipe here
6. Egg muffins with Spinach, Sausage and Cheese.
The key to having time for breakfast is preparation. Whip up a batch of these egg muffins as all you have to do is reheat them for a balanced and nutritious breakfast. These are packed full of protein, veggies and dairy all in one.Get the recipe here
7. Chia Spiced Banana Bread
These easy breakfast alternative is great for those extremely short on time. Simply bake this on Sunday night and breakfast sorted all week long. Traditional banana bread can contain up to 11 teaspoons of sugar per serve.Banana bread bought from the super market can be extremely sugar-heavy, with a single slice containing 22.3g of sugar. This is roughly the same as a krispy kreme original glazed donut.
This alternative contains sweetness only from whole bananas making it a low sugar, guilt free option.
Banana's also have many health benefits. These include being high in fibre, potassium, resistant starch, vitamin B^ and can also help neutralise high sodium levels. Get the recipe here
8. No bake double chocolate peanut butter granola bars
Who doesn’t love a granola bar! Supermarket granola bars often have hidden sugars and fats, making them not so healthy. These granola bars are vegan and gluten free and you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your preferencesGet the recipe here
9. Energy Meffins (Meat muffins)
Meffins (meat muffins) are the perfect breakfast for those who are short on time. Make a large batch and have them for breakfast or even lunch. These are also gluten free, paleo free and sugar freeGet the recipe here
10. Omelette Wraps
These are an easy way to pack your breakfast full of protein when you are on the run. This recipe also lets you change the toppings for variety and personal preference.Get the recipe here
Do you have a go to breakfast recipe for when you're in a rush? Tag us so we can check it out.
References
Skipping breakfast among Australian children and adolescents; findings from the 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
References
Skipping breakfast among Australian children and adolescents; findings from the 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
