5 Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Going Till Lunch
Eating a hearty, sustaining breakfast provides a whole host of health benefits. Not only will you feel fuller for longer, but you’re more likely to avoid blood sugar swings and cravings. All of these breakfast have one thing in common, teaming up carbs with protein will help slow down digestion and give you a more gradual energy boost.
Chia Seed & Oat Berry Pudding + nuts
Prepping an overnight chia seed pudding in the evening is a great way to save time in the morning rush. Add 4 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp rolled oats into some tupperware and submerge in milk (cows, almond, soy, oat) and/ or water. Overnight the chia seeds will absorb the water and form a gel-like mix. This gel acts as a soluble fiber, helping you feel full and slowing down digestion. Before serving, add some ground flaxseeds, berries and mixed nuts. You can also add in some vanilla protein powder to keep you fuller. For those that like some added sweetness drizzle some honey.
Ezekiel Toast with Ricotta Cheese & Smoked Salmon
Ezekiel 4:9 bread is one of my favorite wholesome breads. It contains freshly sprouted certified organic grains, no GMOs, and it contains all 9 essential amino acids. Add some smoked salmon, a spread of ricotta cheese with some mixed dill for some added omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin D and calcium. Please note: if you are pregnant it’s best to opt for a hard, pasteurized cheese and choose cooked salmon.
Expresso Banana Overnight Oats
Since moving to NYC from London, my coffee intake has gone through the roof. While I love the flavor of coffee, I often feel a little jittery, even after just one cup. The answer? Combine your coffee with some slow-to-digest carbs and protein to get a slower, more gradual energy boost without the caffeine crash.
To serve two, add 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp expresso powder, 1/2 banana, 1 cup milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds, heap of hemp seeds to a blender to combine. Pour the blended mix into some tupperware and add 1 cup rolled oats, leave overnight in the fridge. Before serving, add an optional sprinkle of cacao nibs and honey. I like to add a few raspberries on top too!
Protein Pancakes with mixed berries & Greek Yogurt
I am a firm believer that breakfast doesn’t have to be dull. Try a pancake with some mixed berries and 1 tbsp of unsweetened greek yogurt. Note: Not all pancake mixtures are created equal. Choose a high protein, high fiber option such as Bob’s Red Mill High Protein pancake mix. 1 Serving (equivalent to 1/3 cup mix) delivers 15g of protein and 5g of fiber, keeping you full till lunch. For greek yogurt, I like Siggi’s or Chobani, low sugar, varieties.
Vegetable Breakfast Scramble
This vegetable breakfast scramble is a great savory option. Fast, flavorful and full of healthy vegetables. Add some crumbly tofu for extra protein - perfect right after a workout!
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