Your alarm clock goes off after pressing snooze (again), you jump in for a quick shower and spend the early morning running around the house getting ready for the day ahead. You brew a hot cup of coffee and just have time for a banana for breakfast… Sound familiar? Tell us about it! However, busy mornings shouldn’t be an excuse to forego a healthy breakfast. We’ve put a fun and healthy twist on your classic breakfast recipes so you can get your fill of nutrients to help you power through those busy mornings. If fresh cherry muesli and apple and cinnamon oats sound good to you, then why not try out these tasty and healthy breakfast recipes?
Fresh Cherry & Cranberry Bircher Muesli
Serves: 3 portions
Cooking Time: 2 Minutes
Ingredients
90g Jumbo Oats
30g Dried cranberries
1 large apple (peeled and grated)
100g natural yoghurt
85ml milk or apple juice
90g fresh cherries (deseeded and chopped)
50g flaked almonds (for the garnish)
Method
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients, except the flaked almonds. If the mixture is too dry, then add a touch of water.
- Mix well.
- Separate into 3 portions and garnish with flaked almonds
Note: If cooking for 1 person, this keeps in the fridge for 5 days and it freezes well too.
Apple & Cinnamon Oat Porridge
Serves: 2
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
50g rolled oats
10g chia seeds
10g flaxseeds/linseeds
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger – ground
150ml coconut water
60ml water
20g apple - chopped
1 fresh fig
½ tsp honey
Method
- Add milk and water and bring to the boil. Add the oats, chopped apple and simmer for 25 minutes until grains are soft
- Add flaxseed and cinnamon, ginger and mix well
- Serve with sliced apple and drizzle with honey
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” for a reason. You will find yourself feeling better and fuller for longer, giving you the boost from breakfast that you need to have a productive day. Do you want to be even more productive? Pop on your Slendertone ab toning belt to get in a workout and make the most out of your busy mornings!
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