‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.’ A tale as old as time or is there actually some merit to it? As the name suggests, the idea is to break the fast your body has had whilst you’ve been asleep. However, a 2021 survey suggests one in four people opt to skip the first meal of the day, with most claiming they just simply don’t have time!
We know that one of the most common trends in 2023 is time management and making the most of your day. Knocking up a full breakfast can take a lot of time and really eat into your morning ritual. To prevent this, we have put together three easy recipes to help start your day with a nutritional kick.
Spinach and Feta Omelette
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or 1 tsp of olive oil
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and coat with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the eggs into the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to set.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the eggs, then fold the omelette in half.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked through.
Avocado Toast with Egg and Spinach
Ingredients:
- 1 slice of whole wheat bread
- 1/2 avocado, mashed
- 1 egg
- Handful of spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toast the bread to your liking.
- While the bread is toasting, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the spinach. Cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack the egg into the same pan and cook until the white is set but the yolk is still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the mashed avocado onto the toast and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked spinach and egg on top of the avocado toast.
Oatmeal with Banana and Almonds
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp of almond butter
- 1 tbsp of chopped almonds
- 1 tsp of honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Bring the water to a boil in a small pot, then add the rolled oats and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the water is absorbed.
- Stir in the sliced banana, almond butter, and chopped almonds.
- Drizzle with honey if desired.
All three of these simple recipes take less than 10 minutes to prepare and are full of the right healthy ingredients to keep you going until your dinner!
