Recipes for breakfast

There are so many benefits of eating breakfast in the morning. 

Have you ever heard people calling breakfast the most important meal of the day? Breakfast is very beneficial as it breaks up the fasting period which happens overnight, sometimes you will not have eaten for around ten hours. It replaces the glucose supply which helps to boost alertness and energy levels. It also provides essential nutrients within your body that are required for health and wellbeing. 

Eating breakfast has so many benefits which is reflected in several studies. As well as improving energy levels, it also boosts concentration, regulates weight, reduces the risk of heart disease and type two diabetes in the long run. Often breakfast foods supply great sources of vital nutrients like iron, protein, fibre, calcium and B vitamins. Your body needs all of these essential nutrients for a healthy lifestyle. 

Before you continue reading through this page to find your new favourite breakfast recipe, it is important to consider the equipment that you will need during the process. The equipment you will need for each recipe will vary, also look at the ingredients list before making your breakfast.

Even though there are so many benefits of eating breakfast on your wellbeing and health, a lot of people choose not to eat it for several different reasons. However, there are so many quick, easy and healthy recipes that you can make and fit into your morning. Below are some of our favourites; 

Banana pancakes 

These pancakes are made from bananas and are gluten free, they are super easy to make and can be made in just ten minutes! Mix all the ingredients together, fry and sprinkle over raspberries and pecans for a delicious low calorie breakfast. 

Ingredients 

• One large banana
• Two beaten medium eggs
• Baking powder, a pinch
• Vanilla extract, a drop
• One tsp oil
• 25g roughly chopped pecans
• 125 raspberries

Porridge with blueberries

Porridge oats are high in fibre and perfect with blueberries and Greek yoghurt, you could even buy frozen blueberries for ease and cost. This is a super healthy breakfast that will keep you full through the morning and can be ready in just ten minutes. Cook the porridge oats, top with yoghurt and blueberries.

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp of porridge oats
• 175g of frozen blueberries
• 100ml of Greek yoghurt
• 1tsp of honey

Overnight oats

Are you often feeling too rushed to eat breakfast in the morning? Then maybe overnight oats are the one for you! Overnight oats are ready to eat first thing in the morning for a midweek grab and go breakfast. These creamy overnight oats are full of healthy nutrients and can be adapted to meet your tastes. Simply, soak fruit and oats in a jar overnight, then wake up in the morning to soft oats which you can take with you on your commute or eat as an express breakfast. As well as the below ingredients you could also try with; seeds, nuts, pear, tropical fruit, dried fruit or grated pear. The perfect nutritious breakfast. 

Ingredients

• Ground cinnamon ¼ tsp
• Porridge oats 50g
• Natural yoghurt 2 tbsp
• Mixed berries 50g
• Honey, a drizzle
• Nut butter, ½ tbsp

Recipes using eggs

Eggs are versatile and cheap, full of vitamins, crucial fatty acids, proteins and vitamins. There are so many benefits of eating eggs including; the nutrients found in an egg promotes good heart health, reduces the risk of strokes and heart disease, good vitamin D source and helps to manage weight. 

Breakfast burrito 

These breakfast burritos are a nutritious wholemeal wrap full of breakfast ingredients, perfect to eat on the go. This recipe includes eggs rich in protein and avocado which has essential fats. Cook and prepare the ingredients and layer it all on a warm tortilla wrap, fold and enjoy. 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 50g kale
• 7 halved cherry tomatoes
• Chipotle paste 1 tsp
• Rapeseed oil 1 tsp
• ½ small sliced avocado
• 1 wholemeal warmed tortilla wrap

Avocado and poached egg on toast

This is a very simple and healthy breakfast with filling ingredients, which will give you energy and will keep you full until lunch. Tasty avocado can be used as an alternative to butter and is paired well with runny poached eggs on toast. 

Ingredients

• 2 halved tomatoes
• Rapeseed oil ½ tsp
• 2 eggs
• 1 ripe avocado, small
• Rocket, 2 handfuls
• 2 slices if seeded wholemeal bread or white sourdough
• Black pepper