Starting the day off on the right foot is vital. Breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, and provides your energy for the day. Today we explore the importance of a good breakfast, and I will show you how to make my favourite healthy week day breakfast.
Have you ever skipped breakfast? I know I have. As someone who eats breakfast every. single. day, on the rare occasion that I do skip breakfast, the first thing I notice is that after getting over the initial hungriness, I am able to go quite far into the day without eating. Why is this? Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, after your night long fast.
Skipping breakfast on the regular can be disastrous - most people who skip breakfast tend to eat anything and everything they can get their hands on, by the time lunchtime comes around. This is bad because your poor, empty stomach is shocked by the huge amount of food, and also because just eating anything, and not a balanced meal is setting you up to make bad eating decisions through out the rest of the day.
What Should a Healthy Breakfast Contain?
Protein
Protein provides us with the much needed kickstart we need to start our day, and keeps us fuller for longer. Good examples of proteins are beans, eggs, nuts and oats.
Carbohydrates
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are good for you. It is important to choose the right kind of carbs though. Carbs keep us sustained through out the day, providing energy for your body. It is important to choose good carbs that release their energy slowly. Carbs provide the fuel needed to run your memory, concentration and learning centres in your brain. Whole grain cereals, quinoa, barley and beans are examples of great carbs one can eat for breakfast
Fat
Good fats are essential in your breakfast. They keep you full for longer, keep your blood sugar at a good level, and allow your body to absorb the needed vitamins and minerals your body needs to run. Avocados, nuts, eggs and yoghurts are all good sources of healthy fats
My answer to all of these requirements is Overnight Oats. I love to make overnight oats because it is super quick, super healthy and super tasty.
By soaking your oats, you are breaking down the starches found in oats. This makes the dish easier to digest. Using a non-dairy milk assists even further with this, as cow's milk can be rather difficult for your tummy to digest, and also contains extra fats.
It is a very versatile dish, so you are able to chop and change to suit your tastes. Just be careful with your choice of toppings - stick to fruits, nuts and natural sweeteners, such as dates, agave and maple syrup.
Follow along below to see how to make Overnight Oats.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 T raw oats
- 1 T linseeds
- 1 T chia seeds
- 1 ½ T coconut shavings
- ½ t cinnamon
- 2 strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup almond milk
METHOD:
Add the dry ingredients, one by one to your dish. Finish with the almond milk, and mix together well.
Leave overnight in the fridge. Grab it in your mad morning rush, and serve with gooood coffee!
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Wow, very good information i need that for my week on gym. Thanks
Yes, perfect gym fuel x
I don't consider myself a "healthy eater" in any way shape or form... but this looks delicious, and will give it a bash... the health benefits can be a bonus ;-)
awesome!
awesome!
I am trying to eat Healthier, just made a list of the ingredients for when I head to the supermarket later so I can try this out
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thank you so much for your support xxx
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@princessmewmew I love your post I was needing a breakfast like this, you eat high quality food and this one give you strength, vitality and happiness
Cool !!!! Indeed, I sometimes skipped breakfast but I normally don't - even if it's not a lot... @creutzy makes super-elaborated ones, I am bored :P But this idea of making it in advance....awesome ! I will do it tonight already,for tomorrow!
Also I have a bowl with an almost same print like the one of the gif image!!!
aha! thanks for the support you super curator you x yes, it's my fave vintage bowls. there's a flea market here that I visit every few months, and there's a lady that sells them there, I always have to whisper to myself... walk away now, girl, slowly, walk away
Those oats look delicious. I might try that with my kids. Big yes to a healthy breakfast. I eat a lot of local, farm fresh eggs. :)
ah thanks for supporting hun! You are lucky on the fresh eggs front xx
I often skip breakfast when I'm busy & know it's not good! Will try your overnight oats, sounds so good & healthy at the same time, thank you :)
thanks @lizelle. let me know how they work out for you x
Will do ☺
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thank you very much xx
I'm not a breakfast person but "Overnight Oats" looks so easy peasy and healthy.
Will definitely gonna try this. 😋
Informative and very clear presentation.
Thanks for sharing another healthylicious recipe @princesmewmew
This looks lovely,, nice one
Looks delicious and I totally agree: breakfast is the most important meal of the day 🥣
Think I'm going to try your recipe 😉
But Sweetie, eggs are not vegan :(
ohh hi Lena! sorry - I meant the oats recipe is vegan. Not the entire post. I didn't mean to be misleading :(
Those look delicious. My wife and I actually make the muffin tin eggs things all the time. We just throw a thin slice of ham in there, sprinkle some cheese, crack an egg in it and salt and pepper it. Then bake it in the oven. They are so good.
Now I am hungry. Good job.
thanks so much for your support x
I love those - I also scramble the eggs sometimes to make gluten free muffins
I'm not sure what gluten is but it sounds delicious, so I will take an extra serving.
hahah oh my! to be honest, I am not precious about things like that - i try to be healthy by eating loads of veggies and grains, but unfortunately, my chocolate addiction gets the better of me sometimes
I'm over here eating a huge bag of popcorn while I have been working on my latest post over the past 5 hours. Garlic parmesan popcorn is delicious.
did you know that popcorn is considered free when counting calories? Obviously within limits ;)
PS latest post is on fiyah!
I love healthy food and wish I was better at it.
This really looks delicious and such great choices and breakfast is important... I'm not so good at that just coffe and a sandwich usually.
Thank you for sharing this and I will definitely make myself better life and breakfast.
Happy Sunday my beautiful friend ❤️🤗❤️
thank you for your support, lovely. cooking is just like anything else in life, the more you practise, the better you get xx
Ive always skip my breakfast..because my schedule for work is very early, but i think i will try this delucious breakfast that you post..full of info..thanks for sharing and more power! "Have a healthy food..to have a healthy life".😊
This is perfect for people like you, the prep time is all the night before!
Thank you so much..its a big help for me.😊
This looks like a great recipe, however, I am allergic to coconut and some of the other ingredients! But I can still make this for other members of my family! Thank you for this post!
oh dear, sorry to hear that. As long as you have the oats, and some sort of healthy seeds, I think you're good to go xx
Yes! I have many allergies to such wonderful foods! :(
This is really a good initiative. I will join the server. I wish to learn more about different culture dishes and how to eat healthy in the morning. I default in that. Thanks princess.
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awesome! thank you xx
dear @princessmewmew. Thanks for sharing your health supporting post, especially about oats and vegan alternatives. I love enjoying breakfast, which includes a lot of oats-versions :)
me too, me too! it's my pleasure, and thank you for your support xx
You are more than welcome. I´m always happy to share helpful and interesting posts, especially about vegan versions. :) All the best to you!
I love overnight oats so much! They are the best!! Resteeming this post....
thank you darling!
I am just super curious about the last two gifs 🙊. I got hungry seeing them
i love making gifs! super fun xx
:) They are lovely
I love it. They are really good and nutritious. I generally have rolled oats with Greek Yogurt, but pretty darn close.
Thanks for a real good recipe with really good photography. It truly does look good enough to eat!
thanks so much for your support xxx I have a dangerous addicition to Greek Yoghurt. I put in my breakfasts, in my curries, in my fruit bowls, in my stews... anywhere really x
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thank you! this is amazing !
Can children have this meal also?
i don't see why not love! Maybe add a teaspoon of cocoa in to make it "chocolatey" - wink wink
Hit me right in the conscience! I am a habitual breakfast-skipper (turns out coffee doesn't count.) No excuses making this overnight. Could I make some a couple of days in advance or do they not store well longer than a night?
i often make two at a time! I leave them in the fridge over night, so I would say this is perfect for two bowls over two nights x
Brilliant! Will have to put on big girl pants and eat breakfast like a grown up. Thank you!
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So, if you picture is correct, the raw oats in this recipe, are in fact rolled oats?