Alright we have all heard it before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We believe that it is so important to start your day off with something that fuels your body and sets you up to have a great day. And why not make it taste good while you’re at it? Here are 5 healthy breakfasts that taste delicious!
Acai Bowl
For those of you, like me, who have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect breakfast for you. While it tastes great, this breakfast is full of nutrient-rich ingredients that will help you start your morning off right. Acai berries have more antioxidants than most other berries. Plus, the sweetness of the fruit is great at masking foods that you don’t necessarily want to taste but still want the benefits of. So go ahead and throw in a handful of spinach and a scoop of flaxseed and see if you can notice.
Ingredients:
1 frozen unsweetened acai packet
1 frozen banana
Handful of frozen fruit of your choice
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp of ground flaxseed (optional)
Handful of frozen spinach (optional)
Blend together acai, frozen fruit, spinach, flaxseeds, and milk until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp of maple syrup
½ tsp of vanilla extract
1 ½ cups of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
½ cup of chia seeds
¼ cup of cacao powder (optional)
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Cover with a tea towel and place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 5 hours until set. Once completely set, stir the chia seed pudding and then distribute it into smaller ramekins. Serve with your favorite fruit or toppings and enjoy.
If you’ve never made this recipe, it may seem a little strange but don’t be scared. Chia seed pudding is basically chia seeds soaked in almond milk. When the chia seeds soak overnight, they begin to expand and form a gelatin-like consistency that tastes just like pudding. This is the perfect recipe to make the night before so you can just wake up, grab it, and go. Chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein, and omega-3s to help fuel your body with important nutrients. We added strawberries and jam to add some summer flavor, but you can customize it any way you like or eat it plain; it tastes great either way.
Okay, so by now we have probably all heard of this trendy breakfast, but I think for good reason. For me, this is the perfect breakfast for those mornings when you’re in a rush but still want a breakfast that will power you for the morning. Avocados are loaded with healthy fats that will keep you fuller longer. Plus they taste great.
Just pop your bread into the toaster, spread on your avocado, season it with your favorite toppings, and you’re good to go.
1 ripe avocado
2 slices of toasted whole wheat bread
Everything but bagel seasoning
Juice from 1/4 of a lemon (optional)
Ingredients:
Avocado Toast
Homemade Granola
This is probably my most favorite recipe of the bunch. This recipe is so simple and you can really customize it to your liking. For me, I love those warm and comforting flavors so I like to use cinnamon and pecans, but add any of your favorite flavors. Unlike granola you buy at the supermarket, you get to control the amount of sugar you add. You can feel good knowing exactly what’s going into your body.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Then add in all the wet ingredients (vanilla, oil, & syrup). Mix until all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Pour the oat mixture onto the baking sheet and spread evenly. Let it bake for 10 min before stirring lightly. Bake for another 10 minutes until the oats are golden brown. Take the oats out of the oven and let them cool for at least 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
4 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups of chopped unsalted pecans
1/2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
1/2 cups of melted coconut oil
1/3 cups of maple syrup
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
Green Smoothie
If you’re anything like me and find it hard to get enough greens in your day, this smoothie is perfect for you. I like to have this after my morning workouts to refuel, but it’s also a great pick me up smoothie for anytime of the day. This smoothie is packed with protein and fiber which will keep you satisfied until lunch. And, for those of you who are scared about the green taste of the smoothie, make sure you include a scoop of your favorite protein powder. My favorite is the Vega Protein and Greens powder in the vanilla flavor. It provides even more nutrients to your smoothie while adding a yummy taste.
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 to 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 to 1 cup of frozen kale
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Add as much milk as needed to make your ideal consistency.
Breakfast is Served!
-Love, Emily & Alyssa