I’m obsessed with breakfast, I literally go to bed dreaming about what I’ll be having the following morning. I’m a foodie, so yes, food and planning my next meal is always on my mind.

Breakfast is SO good for you, not just because it tastes awesome, but it should make you feel awesome too. You may be saying, “but I don’t like breakfast food”, we’ll let’s have a chat and find something you do like. If you tell me you “just aren’t hungry in the morning” lets chat about hormones, and your liver. If you don’t have time for breakfast, well we will just have to chat about easy grab-and-go options for you, like the one’s below.

I adore breakfast. Not only is it my favourite meal of the day, but it sets me up for the day, grounding me and giving the nourishment and energy my body needs to stay focused to power through the day.

Food is fuel, if you’re feeling hungry an hour after breakfast, or craving a pick-me-up such as caffeine, you may not be fueling your body correctly in the morning. I get it, we’re all busy, but there are feasible breakfast options you can prepare the night before so you can grab it as you scurry through the door on the busiest of mornings.

They are all super healthy and nourishing too! I always like to add a scoop or tablespoon of protein powder to my morning meal to give my body an extra energy boost, it keeps me satiated till lunch and helps with weight management.

Have some fun with these recipes. If you don't like milk alternatives, swap it for water. If you're sugar-free leave out the sweetener. Make the recipes our own!

Chocolate Mood Booster

1/2 cup oats
1 cup your choice of milk (unsweetened almond, rice, oat, coconut)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chia or flaxseeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 heaped tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon nuzest chocolate protein powder (optional)

Optional Toppings: coconut flakes, nut butter, fruit, chopped nuts

Maple Buckwheat

1/2 cup buckwheat
1 cup your choice of milk (unsweetened almond, rice, oat, coconut
tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 banana, mashed
1 tablespoon nuzest vanilla protein powder (optional)

Optional toppings: chopped nuts or seeds, fruit, goji berries, coconut yoghurt

Blueberry Honey

1/2 cup oats
1 cup your choice of milk (unsweetened almond, rice, oat, coconut)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons raw honey
1/2-1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon nuzest vanilla or strawberry protein powder (optional)

Optional toppings: chopped nuts or seeds, berries, nut/seed butter, coconut yoghurt

Banana Nut Butter

1/2 cup oats
1 cup your choice of milk (unsweetened almond, rice, oat, coconut)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nut butter
1 small banana, mashed
1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts, peacans)
1 tablespoon nuzest vanilla protein powder (optional)

Optional toppings: chopped nuts, nut/seed butter, fruit, coconut flakes

Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a jar (except for toppings), stir to combine. Leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning top with desired toppings in the jar or pour into a bowl to enjoy.

Note: It can either be enjoyed as overnight oats (aka bircher) or heated in a small saucepan on the stove for 5 minutes.