Grain bowls, smoothies and more: Easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings
01/12/2021 / By Joanne Washburn / Comments
Grain bowls, smoothies and more: Easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and for good reason. It gives you energy, keeps you alert and provides many nutrients required for good health.

Unfortunately, many people just can’t find the time to put together something that doesn’t involve toast, boxed cereal or instant oatmeal first thing in the morning. Experts find that eating unhealthy foods for breakfast or skipping it altogether can have serious consequences for your health.

If that sounds like you, don’t fret. Check out these delicious and filling recipes that make breakfast feel less like a chore and more like a meal worth sitting down to – even on Mondays!

Make-ahead apple cinnamon overnight oats

Busy mornings call for quick, hassle-free dishes. And it doesn’t get more hassle-free than overnight oats. If you also prefer a light but filling breakfast, then overnight oats are definitely one of your best options.

Here’s a recipe for apple cinnamon overnight oats that takes less than five minutes to make in the morning:

Ingredients for 1 serving:

  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation:

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a glass jar. Stir well and cover. Leave in the fridge overnight.
  2. The next morning, remove from the fridge and eat as-is. If preferred, heat oats over medium-high heat in a pot for about 45 seconds before serving.

Quick breakfast scramble

Scrambled eggs are standard breakfast fare. Packed with protein, healthy fats and many essential vitamins and minerals, eggs are tremendously satisfying foods that can help fuel your body. Still, you can level up your standard scrambled eggs recipe by adding some colorful, antioxidant-rich veggies to the mix.

Whip up this simple breakfast scramble in 10 minutes tops:

Ingredients for 3 servings:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil

Preparation:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli, mushrooms and bell peppers for 5 minutes or until soft. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pepper and salt. Pour this into the skillet. Cook for 1 minute or until the eggs begin to set. Push the egg mixture toward the center of the pan and fold over. Continue cooking until the eggs are just about set. Serve immediately.

Kale and spinach green smoothie

Breakfast just doesn’t get easier than blending fruits and vegetables into smoothies. Smoothies help you secure several servings of fresh produce that would have otherwise been too overwhelming to eat. Smoothies also happen to be super tasty because they usually feature many delicious ingredients like fruits and seeds.

Here’s a simple green smoothie recipe starring two powerful superfoods: kale and spinach.

Ingredients for 3 servings:

  • 6 frozen strawberries
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups kale
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons hemp seeds

Preparation:

  1. Blend all of the ingredients until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach the desired consistency. Pour into a glass and serve.

Egg-free pancakes

Pancakes are a beloved breakfast staple worldwide. But they’re typically made using unhealthy ingredients like refined flour and enjoyed with conventional, sugar-rich pancake syrup.

Introducing a healthier version of pancakes, this recipe uses almond flour, unsweetened almond milk and pure maple syrup. Toss the ingredients in a blender and you’ll have a batter ready within minutes.

Ingredients for servings:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

  1. Blend all of the ingredients until smooth, scraping the sides in intervals. You may need to add more flour or milk (1/2 tablespoon at a time) to achieve the right consistency.
  2. Grease a skillet with more oil. Set it on medium heat. Working in batches, ladle batter into the skillet and cook each side for about 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top. Serve immediately.

Cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl

Keep breakfast interesting by swapping your bowl of oats for quinoa. Though technically a seed, quinoa is used in place of refined grains like white rice because it is rich in fiber. Fiber can keep you full for longer, so don’t be surprised that you’re still full by lunch if you had quinoa for breakfast.

Look no further than this recipe for a filling bowl of quinoa in the morning:

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Salt, to taste

Preparation:

  1. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until quinoa is fluffy, about 13–15 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook until quinoa has absorbed most of the milk. Ladle into bowls. Serve.

Cooking up breakfast doesn’t have to feel like a daunting task. With make-ahead options and recipes that don’t call for a complicated list of ingredients, you might just find yourself looking forward to your morning meal.

Sources:

FoodRevolution.org

EverydayEileen.com

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