Whether you’re in a rush to start your day or are enjoying a lazy Sunday morning, here are six delicious and nutritious recipes to kick-start a great day!
Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats
2017-06-28 07:05:00
Serves 1
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats (regular or gluten free)
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. slivered almonds
- ½ medium banana, sliced
- 1/3 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla in an airtight container. Seal the container and leave in the fridge overnight. When you wake up, stir the oats and enjoy with slivered almonds, sliced banana and blueberries!
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Spiralized Sweet Potato Hash
2017-06-28 07:07:43
Serves 2
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
- A medium sweet potato, spiralized
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the spiralized sweet potato into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Heat coconut oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
- Place sweet potatoes in the skillet in an even layer and cook for 4-5 or until they are browned. Turn the sweet potatoes over and cook for an extra 4-5 until they are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with a side of scrambled eggs and/or lean bacon.
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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
2017-06-28 07:12:19
Serves 3
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
30 min
For the quinoa bowl
- 1 cup white quinoa, uncooked
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
- 2-3 tbsp. maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 3-4 squares dark chocolate, roughly chopped
For serving (optional)
- Mixed berries
- Sliced banana
- Coconut sugar
- Hemp or chia seeds
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer for two minutes. Remove any discoloured pieces or pebbles.
- Over medium heat, heat a small saucepan and add the drained quinoa. Toast for three minutes whilst stirring constantly.
- Stir in the almond milk, coconut milk and pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing to low heat and simmering, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat when the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Stir in cocoa powder, maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) and vanilla extract (if using).
- Taste and adjust the flavour as needed. Adding more almond milk will thin out the mixture. Adding more cocoa and maple syrup will intensify the chocolate flavour.
- Scoop quinoa into bowls and serve with a small square of dark chocolate along with any desired toppings. Serve immediately or store for 2-3 days and reheat in a microwave before serving.
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Zucchini Breakfast Pizza
2017-06-28 07:15:08
Serves 1
For the base
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (or whatever toppings you prefer)
- Sunnyside up eggs
- Sliced avocado
- Smoked salmon
- Hummus
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Mix egg into spiralized zucchini until zucchini is evenly coated and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat an 8” frying pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini and egg mixture into the pan and distribute evenly over the base of the pan. Let cook for five minutes, untouched, or until the bottom browns and is easily lifted with a spatula. To flip, slide the zucchini mixture onto a plate and flip back onto the pan. Allow the mixture to cook for a further 5-7 minutes or until the mixture is cooked through.
- Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
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Scrambled Eggs with Beans, Tomatoes and Pesto
2017-06-28 07:19:09
Serves 2
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 3 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup low sodium canned cannellini beans (white beans), rinsed thoroughly
- ¼ cup pesto
- 4 slices of whole-wheat or Ezekiel bread, toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs together with salt and pepper.
- Over medium-high, heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add the beans and tomatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, for a minute or two or until they are warmed through. Transfer beans and tomatoes onto a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
- Heat the remaining tsp of olive oil in the skillet, still on medium-high heat. Add the eggs and stir for a minute or two, just until the eggs set but are still soft. Remove from heat immediately.
- Serve the eggs with the beans, tomatoes and pesto, on or beside the toast.
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito Bowl
2017-06-28 07:22:02
Serves 2
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, spiralized
- 1 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 8 egg whites (or 1 cup egg whites)
- ½ cup salsa, plus additional for topping, if desired
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh coriander
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat 2 tsp olive oil and add the sweet potato noodles. Cook until they just begin to soften, approximately 5-7 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
- As the potatoes cook, poach the eggs. Fill a large pot with a couple inches of water and a dash of vinegar. Place over medium/high heat until the water begins to just simmer.
- Once simmering, swirl the water around to create a whirlpool and crack and egg into the centre of the whirlpool. Turn off the heat and let the egg sit for 4-5 minutes until the outside is cooked but the inside is still soft. Repeat with the second egg.
- Over a medium pan over med/high heat, heat the remaining tsp of olive oil. Scramble the egg whites until they are lightly golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked sweet potato noodles into a large bowl and toss with salsa until they are evenly coated. Stir in the scrambled egg whites until they are evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture evenly between two bows and top with the diced avocado. Garnish with as little or as much coriander as you wish and more salsa if you prefer. Serve and enjoy!
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