There are few things more pleasant than a leisurely weekend morning, during which you’re wrapped up in your favorite cozy robe, cooking your favorite breakfast foods to enjoy with your morning tea or coffee.
That weekend mellow flow is great, isn’t it? However, the other five days of the week are typically busy mornings during which we aren’t granted that luxury.
Choosing a healthy breakfast when you’re hustling to get to work can prove to be tricky, which is precisely why I wanted to share with you some quick yet healthy breakfast recipes to make busy mornings less stressful.
Quinoa Fruit Salad
I believe that some of the best breakfasts are the ones that are ready for you when you wake up. That’s why I absolutely love this quinoa fruit salad. You can make it the night before, open the fridge in the morning, and dig right in. No cooking or waiting involved. Perfect for those busy mornings when you’re tempted to skip breakfast!
Recipe
Pick 4-5 different fruits that you enjoy. My favorite mixture is raspberry, kiwi, peaches, and pineapple. Combine chopped fruit into a bowl and stir. Stir in cooked quinoa at an appropriate ratio; you don’t want too much or too little. Drizzle with honey and freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice. Stir together and refrigerate.
Smoothie Bowl
Some mornings, you don’t quite feel like eating breakfast. When you feel like your only options are skipping breakfast or forcing yourself to eat, there’s a great in-between choice: smoothies. With a smoothie, you’re able to feed your body the nutrients it needs, while avoiding the heavy feeling you may get after eating. If you have time to sit down and eat, you can also create a breakfast bowl out of your smoothie.
Recipe
To save time, you can portion all of your smoothies for the week in mason jars and keep them in your refrigerator. That way, you just empty the contents of one mason jar into your blender, and breakfast will be ready in less than two minutes. A good ratio when making smoothies is 1 cup leafy greens, 1 cup almond milk, 1.5 cups fruit of choice. Toss in extras like chia seeds, flax seeds, protein powder, or cacao powder.
Energy balls
You’re going to wonder whether you’re eating breakfast or dessert! These energy balls are truly delicious and very filling. They are packed with protein and healthy fats, so you only need to eat a few in order to feel satiated. Plus, they’re easy to grab and go on busy mornings as you run out the door.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely ground peanuts
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
- Grind peanuts first in a blender, then add the pitted dates.
- Thrown in the other ingredients and blend everything together.
- Scoop out the mixture, roll it into balls, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Breakfast burrito
Breakfast burritos are a fantastic way to pull together something yummy from leftover veggies. Throw in an egg or tofu, fresh herbs, and salsa, and a hearty breakfast is served.
Recipe
You can use any leftover veggies, but some delicious options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, roasted corn, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus. Mix with scrambled egg or tofu, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Place in a tortilla and top with guacamole and salsa.
English muffin
You can’t get much quicker than this: an English muffin, veggies, and seasonings. Voila: a savory and speedy breakfast sandwich!
Recipe
Toast a whole grain English muffin, slice of Ezekiel bread, or your favorite gluten-free bread. Spread on guacamole or fresh avocado, add fresh tomato, and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. If you have some extra time in the morning, try sautéing a whole Portobello mushroom cap in olive oil. Place it inside of your English muffin to create a breakfast sandwich, and add guacamole. Delicious!
What are some of your go-to quick and easy breakfast recipes?
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