Mornings can be a rush but how do we ensure we get the most important meal of the day without being against the clock? I’ve taken four of my favourite breakfast’s and listed them below, why not give a couple of them a bash?
- Overnight Oats
- Meal Replacement Shake
- Yoghurt & Granola
- Protein Bar
Overnight Oats – (5mins)
A superb and quick breakfast that can be made the night before in as little as five minutes.
First you’ll need;
- 50g Oats
- 2 Scoops of Plant Based Protein (vanilla or caramel & cacao works a treat).
- 200ml Milk (swap with Almond Milk for Vegan option)
- 1tbsp desiccated coconut
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Optional Extras;
- Maple Syrup
- Seasonal fruit/berry toppings etc to flavour.
Now, to get to the preparation;
- Combine the milk and protein scoops by mixing together in a bowl until smooth
- Stir in the 50g of Oats followed by the cinnamon and coconut
- Add a touch of maple syrup to taste.
- Leave in the fridge overnight* and add your favourite fruit/toppings to taste.
*Four hours minimum.
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Meal Replacement Shake – (2mins)
The morning rush is in full swing, there’s no time for dishes and we need something that can come with us.
That’s where a shake can come into it, more specifically a meal replacement shake. A single serving of this stuff works a treat as a high-protein diet shake but double it up and you have yourself a superb meal replacement that aids weight loss and contains 23 vitamins and minerals.
Method:
Meal Replacement: Mix two scoops of Complete Diet Protein with approx. 350ml of water or milk.
High-Protein Diet Shake: Mix one scoop with approx. 175ml of water or milk
For a vegan alternative you can substitute milk for Almond Milk or another plant-based alternative. The Complete Diet Protein is itself suitable for vegans.
Over and above being an incredibly speedy breakfast solution, the meal replacement shake can also keep you feeling fuller, longer and act as a post-workout shake that will help your muscle recovery.
Granola & Yoghurt – (5mins)
Filling, delicious and simple to make this is a sure fired way to give your body what it needs to start the day, quickly.
You’ll need;
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt
- ¼ cup granola
- Fresh fruit and/or nuts
- ¼ cup blueberries/raspberries
- ½ tbsp coconut shavings
Method;
- Grab yourself a bowl
- Pour in the yoghurt
- Add any fruits and top with any additional seeds or nuts.
- Add the granola
- Enjoy!
If you’re looking for that extra boost, you can also throw in a cheeky scoop of some plant-based protein.
Protein Bar
Okay okay, this seems a bit of a cop-out as it’s so simple but it’s genuine. For something you can quickly grab for the ‘go’ a protein bar may be the ideal thing you need. Saving time and getting the body the goodness it needs is so easy.
Protein Bars are low in sugar and contain healthy fats helping muscle maintenance and growth. It doesn’t just have to be breakfast, protein bars are a great supplement for when energy levels are low. A ten out of ten alternative to sugar-logged snacks and treats so that you don’t end up hungry shortly after.
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