Breakfast can be full of flavour and beneficial calories, instead of the fast toast and smear of butter, or bagel and peanut butter you might otherwise reach for. Fast, simple and yummy breakfasts can keep you going until lunch time with the right fibre, protein and fat combinations. Here are a few suggestions for a powerful way to start your day and keep you away from those less healthy. These breakfasts can be prepped in advance, made in bulk or whipped up that morning.

 

Overnight Oatmeal

Fast and simple and a one pot wonder. You can make a big batch on Sunday, and heat up portions throughout the week. Click here for recipe.

 

Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are a powerhouse of protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins and essential fats. It might seem like an odd thing to eat seeds and milk, but this is a meal or snack that will appeal to the whole family. Click here for recipe.

 

Blender Pancakes

Anything that can be made in my blender is a good thing. Fast, simple, and with just one thing to wash. I came across this one weekend, made a massive batch and ate them all week long. They are really filling so you won’t need as many as your mile high stack. Click here for recipe.

 

Egg and Avocado Wrap

Protein, good fats and greens. Win-win all around. This only takes a few minutes to make. Colourful, filling and ticks all the nutrition boxes for a powerhouse breakfast.

1. Beat two eggs in a bowl and pour into a greased hot pan. Scramble until cooked through.

2. Add a handful of spinach and allow it to wilt slightly from the heat.

3. Remove from heat and pour egg and spinach mixture into a whole grain wrap.

4. Top with a few slices of avocado. Add 2 tbsp of salsa.

5. Roll up, and enjoy!

 

Breakfast Bar and Fruit

For anyone who is a slave to the granola bar, this is for you. Most store-bought carb-rich granola bars will keep you going until mid-morning, if you’re lucky. These Go Faster Granola bars with an apple or orange on the side makes for a super speedy and portable on-the-go breakfast that lasts and lasts.

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a pauper for the best energy and balance throughout the day.

 

Lianne Phillipson-Webb is a Registered Nutritionist and founder of Sprout Right. An author and media personality, Lianne specializes in bringing wholesome food ideas, and nutritional counselling, to busy families.