It can be hard to get the healthy breakfast you need in the morning. But with the right ingredients in the fridge and pantry, you can throw together (or make ahead) these delicious options to keep you from grabbing fast food or an sugary bowl of cereal which can make you feel heavy and sluggish instead of fueled to take on the day.
Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 2½ cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Desired mix-ins or toppings, such as cinnamon, dried fruit, berries, nuts, maple syrup
Directions
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Combine the water and milk in a large saucepan or small Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Stir in the oats and salt and allow the mixture to return to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the liquid maintains a gentle simmer, then cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the oats are thick and creamy. Stir occasionally, gently scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
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Remove from the heat and let stand for 2 minutes to continue thickening. Stir in any desired mix-ins, then portion into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
Pro tip: Make the oats ahead and refrigerate, then just grab a bowl in the morning and ad toppings.
Yogurt and Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unflavored Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup granola of your choice
- Mixed berries
- Honey
Directions:
- Mix together and enjoy.
Pro tip: Mixing in cottage cheese packs in more protein and makes a nice texture, you can even blend together too.
Nutty Pudding
Ingredients
- 50-100 mL Macadamia Nut Milk
- 3 Tbsp ground macadamia nuts
- 2 tsp ground walnuts
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 piece of brazil nut
- 1 Tbsp dark chocolate or cocoa flavanols
- 1 tsp sunflower lecithin
- 1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup blueberries/raspberries/strawberries (your choice)
- 3 cherries
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
Directions:
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Add 50-100 mL of Macadamia Nut Milk into a blender, depending on your desired consistency.
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Add the ground macadamia nuts, walnuts, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed into the mix.
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Add in the cocoa or cocoa flavanols, sunflower lecithin, and ceylon cinnamon for a rich taste.
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Add 3 cherries, half of your chosen berries, and the pomegranate juice.
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Blend the mixture on high for 3 or 4 minutes until it reaches a smooth consistency.
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Pour the mixture into a dish, and then top it with the remaining berries.
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Protein Boost (Optional): If desired, add 30-60 grams of pea protein to the mix.
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Go Wild (Optional): For an extra sweet touch, add a tablespoon of Trehalose and Manuka honey.
Pro tip: Make the pudding ahead of time so you are not doing the prep work in the morning.