Spring Has Sprung: 5 Healthy Spring Breakfast Ideas

Spring is Here! Our Top Healthy Breakfast Ideas

We’re finally coming into the warmer months and we couldn’t be happier about it. Spring is officially here and that means smoothies, salads, barbecues. Who else is psyched to start defrosting from the winter and shedding some of our lockdown fluffiness? We’ve got your back with five healthy and delicious spring breakfast ideas that will start your day off right!

For your convenience, we’ve chosen recipes that take no more than 15-20 minutes, and we’ve listed them from hardest to easiest.

SHAKSHUKA

This is a super healthy, high protein breakfast. It can be a nice satiating low carb meal by itself or serve with toast for some extra oomph!

You will need:

• • Eggs (1 or 2 per person)
  • Onion (red or white)
  • Garlic (of course)
  • Diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • Spices: cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Cheese
  • Optional: chilli flakes

How to make it:

• • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, cook the onion until softened and add the garlic and spices.
  • Once fragrant, add the tomato and cook for about 10 minutes until thickened to your liking.
  • Clear a space in the mixture with your spatula or desired utensil and crack the eggs into it. Turn your stove down to low heat while these cook through. Top with grated cheese and chilli flakes if you so desire!

BANANA PANCAKES

Yep, we’ve got a healthy pancake recipe for you. They’re full of fibre and involve none of the refined sugars in your usual pancake mixes, yet they’re sweet and satisfying.

You will need:

• • 1-2 ripe bananas (hot tip: the more brown spots on the nana, the sweeter the pancakes will be!)
  • 1-2 eggs (depending on how much mixture you want)
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder or bicarb soda
  • Optional: dash of cinnamon

How to make it:

• • You can put all the ingredients into a blender for a finer mixture, or if you want a more textured pancake, do it by hand as below.
  • Peel the bananas and mush them up in a bowl with a fork. Add the eggs and whisk.
  • Add the oats and baking powder, stir until combined.
  • Heat some butter or coconut oil on medium to high until melted, and pour or ladle the batter into the pan in smallish circles (or blobs, depending on your artistic ability).
  • When the edges start to curl (usually about 5min), lift the pancake with the spatula to see if it’s golden on the other side. Flip when ready, cook for a further couple of minutes. Repeat until batter is finished.
  • Top with banana, berries, greek yoghurt, pure maple syrup, or peanut butter (or all of the above!)

 

LOADED SMASHED AVO

Avocado is about $2 at the moment, so it’s time to load it onto our GF bagels (or whatever toast-like delight tickles your fancy). It’s also super high in healthy fats which allow you to stay fuller for longer and also boost your cognitive function. This is the perfect breakfast before a busy day!

You will need:

• • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of half a lime or lemon
  • Small handful feta
  • A few chopped green onions
  • A slice or two of your favourite bread or bagel
  • Salt and pepper

How to make it:

• • Cut the avocado down the middle and pinch it to release the seed. Scoop out the green goodness into a small bowl and mash it using a fork.
  • Squeeze the lemon or lime juice into the mashed avo and stir it. Crumble desired feta into the mix and stir again.
  • Pop your toast into the toaster and while it’s cooking, chop up your spring onions.
  • Load the avo mixture onto your toast and top with spring onions and salt and pepper. Enjoy!

OVERNIGHT OATS / CHIA PUDDING

We’ve given this one a dual name because this recipe can be both or it can be either. It’s just a matter of swapping some ingredients around if you’d prefer oats (these pack fibre and aid digestion) or chia seeds (great for the a low carb or keto diet). Both breakfast ideas are delightful and super healthy – we even love them combined!

You will need:

• • 1/2 cup oats or 1/4 cup chia seeds (or both – the reason the chia measurement is smaller is because they expand so much, so just keep that in mind if you’re eyeballing the recipe)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (we’re big on almond and oat milk at the moment)
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • Drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

How to make it:

• • Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or tupperware container, and pop it in the fridge for at least 4hrs or overnight.
  • Top with fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, or peanut butter.
  • Hot tip: you can also try lots of variations of this recipe, for example a choccy version using cocoa powder instead of the Greek yoghurt and cinnamon, or a Bircher muesli option using pure apple juice instead of milk. Have fun with this breakfast idea!

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

What’s better than chugging down a nice cold smoothie when it’s hot? Better yet, you can turn this into a smoothie bowl by using a little less liquid and topping it with more fruit and granola. But if you’re in a rush for work or just want a post-workout refuel, this is the perfect smoothie for you.

You will need:

• • Frozen fruit: banana, mango, pineapple (you pick your favourites, but you can buy tropical fruit mixes in the frozen section to make it even easier. A passionfruit wouldn’t go astray, too! *drool*)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (we recommend almond milk because it’s silky and doesn’t overpower the flavour of the smoothie)
  • A few scoops of plain Greek yoghurt (or you could try using cottage cheese for a protein boost)
  • 1 tbsp oats
  • Optional: a scoop of protein powder

How to make it:

• • Well, you put all the ingredients in a blender and press blend… 😀

So there you have it, your healthy breakfasts sorted for Spring! For the rest of your meals, Nourish’d has got you covered – check our Spring menu here!