A nutritious breakfast can provide long-lasting energy and keep you full for hours.
Leading a healthy lifestyle is all about balance, and having a balance of sweet and savoury breakfasts is key for me, but I mainly like sweet which involves lots of fruit.
I thought it would be hard to think of a week’s worth of different breakfasts, but it turned out to be super easy.
Some are perfect for on-the-go, some are perfect if you have a little more time, and most are perfect for the entire family.
Whether looking to lose weight, eat more balanced or simply looking for some inspiration, here are seven breakfasts I live on.
Day 1: Yoghurt, berries, granola and honey
Perhaps one of the easiest breakfasts to put together, this is one of my go-to summer breakfast options.
It’s super versatile when it comes to all components, but I tend to opt for blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
Sometimes I’ll even cut up some banana, pineapple or grapes to add, depending on what I have in the fridge.
I like to use full-fat Greek yoghurt, any granola I can find along with a generous drizzle of acacia honey.
Homemade granola would be an even healthier option but I tend to buy from the supermarket due to only having a small amount.
Day 2: Turkey bacon bagel
Whilst sourdough bread may be healthier, I had bagels in the cupboard to use up so I opted for one of them to prevent waste.
I love turkey bacon a lot, and I actually prefer it to normal bacon as it is super tasty.
It has fewer calories and less fat than pork bacon, but is still a processed meat so it’s a good idea to eat this in moderation.
I simply added the turkey bacon to a precut bagel with a dash of organic tomato sauce and it kept me full all morning.
Day 3: Breakfast blueberry muffins
Blueberries are my favourite fruit and they are high in antioxidants so make a great breakfast addition.
To make a filling breakfast, I combined 50g unsalted butter with one banana and a dash of honey.
I then mixed through 200g of oats, and added a tiny bit more butter to create an ideal consistency, along with some cinnamon.
These breakfast muffins were cooked in the air fryer and turned out delicious, ideal for a snack too.
Day 4: Oat and raisin breakfast cookie
Oat and raisins work so well together, and combined in a cookie is perfect for on-the-go. Whilst not the healthiest, I found they filled me up all morning and were perfect for a little breakfast treat.
To make them I mixed 150ml vegetable oil with 200g golden caster sugar before beating in one egg, some cinnamon and 100g plain flour, along with 300g oats.
Once mixed, I formed them into balls and baked them in the oven for 12 minutes until they were golden brown.
These were super tasty and I actually prefer this variety compared to chocolate chip cookies.
Day 5: Baked oats
Baked oats grew in popularity back in 2020 when everyone was making them in their air fryers. They are super versatile, but I tend to spruce them up with some dark or white chocolate, as well as fruit.
To make a portion for two people, simply combine 50g porridge oats, half a teaspoon of baking powder, one banana, one tablespoon of honey, an egg, some cinnamon and some chocolate chips.
Then pour them into a tin and cook in the air fryer for around 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through. These are so much tastier than overnight oats and often have the texture of cake.
Day 6: Protein pancakes
If you have a little more time at the weekend, protein pancakes are a great way to up your protein intake and have a sweet treat too.
For two people, the ingredients include one banana, 75g of oats, three eggs, two tablespoons of any milk, one tablespoon of baking powder, a pinch of cinnamon, and two tablespoons of protein powder.
Simply mix the ingredients together before placing some of the mixture into a heated pan with some coconut oil.
Cook for one to two minutes on each side and then serve with some nut butter, Greek yoghurt and fruit. These are my go-to for when I have a little more time as I sometimes struggle to reach my protein goal, and these massively help.
Day 7: Strawberry oat bars
This is probably one of the most simple recipes I’ve ever tried, and one of my favourites, with some batch lasting for several days.
I start by melting a tablespoon of butter in the microwave before combining it with 50g of rolled oats and some cinnamon.
I also added a drizzle of honey and maple syrup for sweetness and to help bind the ingredients together.
These were then spread onto a baking tray, with sliced strawberries on the top and a little jam and baked in the oven for 20 minutes.
Whether eating on their own or with yoghurt, these were absolutely delicious and perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth.
