Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day since it breaks your overnight fasting. Eating early replenishes your body’s energy and nutrients. Research shows that people who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to be overweight or obese as it prevents large fluctuations in body glucose levels, helping to control appetite. Also, by eating breakfast, you are less likely to become hungry and less likely to grab whatever foods are nearby when hunger strikes.
Below are 2 quick, easy, and healthy recipes to help you get your morning off to a healthy start.
Strawberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie
2 servings / 253 calories per serving
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 6 oz nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, broken into chunks
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend oats and chia seeds into a fine consistency.
- Add strawberries, yogurt, banana, almond milk, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
Banana Oat Waffles
4 servings / 171.7 calories per serving
Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 medium bananas chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat a waffle maker/iron and pour in a few tablespoons of batter.
- Cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the waffles and serve with toppings of your choice and a protein side.
Sources:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/breakfast
Author: Efua Arthur
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