Busy Mums can struggle to get a good breakfast into them. A common question you may ask yourself is ‘what can I eat for breakfast?’
Often you are eating on the run or eating the kids leftovers!Here are three easy recipes that are quick and yummy, are high in protein and have a good amount of fibre.
These healthy breakfast ideas will help boost your energy, save you time, help you feel better and power you through your busy day!
Chia Pudding
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond/coconut/rice milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pinches cinnamon
* this make three serves
Mix in the chia seeds and milk, then the cinnamon and vanilla extract in a jar. Shake for a few minutes. Place in the refrigerator overnight to thicken.
In the morning, top with your choice of toppings.
Mix and match toppings:
banana, apple, pear, mango, passionfruit, pineapple, poached or fresh berries
crushed flaxseed
wheat germ
nuts or seeds
unsweetened shredded coconut
Green Smoothie
1 cup (250 ml) of plain coconut water/oat milk/almond milk/coconut milk
1 tbs of chia seeds
1 serving of good quality Protein Powder (I like Vital protein – made from golden peas)
¼ cup of blueberries
½ ripe banana
handful of spinach
3 ice blocks
Place all ingredients into a blender and whizz until smooth – drink straight away
Fruit Salad with Natural Yoghurt, Nuts and Seeds
1/2 cup of natural yoghurt
1/2 ripe banana
3 strawberries
1 tbs of chia seeds
1/4 cup of mixed walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds
Mix together and enjoy