Not hungry first thing in the morning? Pushed for time? Trying to lose weight? Get your day off to the perfect start with one of these quick and easy healthy breakfast recipes.
These perfected balanced meals treats will help you to rediscover the joy of having breakfast.
'Apple pie' Overnight porridge
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
50g porridge oats
200ml Almond milk
1 medium apple, diced
Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
Method:
Put ingredients in a bowl the night before so its ready to go in th e morning.
Alternatively if you prefer something warm, in the morning Throw all the ingredients into a saucepan. Heat and stir until boiling, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Serve the porridge warm with extra sprinkle of cinnamon and chopped apple.
Or you could try
Muesli, fresh fruit and low-fat yoghurt: fruit added to your muesli counts towards your 5 A Day. Low-fat yoghurt provides calcium and protein, but watch out for the sugar content. Go for muesli with no added sugar.
Porridge with mashed banana and dried blueberries:** put oats and a handful of dried blueberries in a bowl, and add semi-skimmed milk. Heat in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every so often. When cooked, stir in the mashed banana, which is a healthier substitute for sugar or honey. For the best results, use a very ripe banana.
