Breakfast is, by far, the most important meal of the day. However, more people skip breakfast than any other meal because they don’t think they have the time. But if Beyonce has time for it, we all do! Skipping breakfast can lead to dips in blood sugar which can contribute to poor performance, lack of energy and mental acuity. Here are several super quick and delicious recipes that are sure to take you from grumpy to Gwyneth status with no muss and no fuss!
Pro tip: I do meal prep the night before and put all my ingredients in a mason jar (minus the liquids) so I just have to wake up and blend or assemble!
Chocolate Chai Pre-workout Smoothie
We all need a little extra energy before we hit the gym. This recipe will get you fired up, but not too full, so you can sweat it out to your full potential.
1 scoop of your favorite protein powder ( I love VegaOne)
1 tsp of chia seeds (they’re great for keeping you hydrated!)
1 chai tea bag soaked in a 1/3 of a cup of boiling water
½ a frozen banana
2 dates (if you want to keep this low GI, sub your dates for stevia)
1 tsp of Cacao
1 tbsp of cashew butter
¾ cup of almond milk
Soak your tea bag in boiling water and let it stand for a few minutes. Add all of your other ingredients to the blender. Remove the tea bag and add the tea to the blender as well. Blend until smooth and then serve over ice and enjoy!
Blueberry Power Smoothie
This is my favorite Monday morning smoothie because the green coffee bean extract gives me that necessary jolt to start the week right.
¾ of a cup of frozen blueberries (choose organic if you can)
1 scoop of protein powder
1 tbsp of cashew butter
2 packets of stevia (you can sub in a banana if you don’t like the taste of stevia)
1 cup of almond milk
2 tbsp of unsweetened coconut shreds
¼ of a tsp of green coffee bean extract
Blend everything together in a blender and enjoy!
Raspberry Avocado Beauty Booster
With the combination of the omega three’s from the avocado and flax, this one is sure to get your skin glowing!
½ avocado
1 scoop of protein powder
¾ cup of raspberries
2 dates
1 packet of stevia
1 tsp of flax seeds
1 cup of almond milk
Add of the ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth and enjoy!
Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats
This is one of my favorites because it requires no prep time in the morning.
1/3 cup gluten free oats
2 packets of stevia (or coconut palm sugar if you prefer)
2 chopped dates
1/3 cup almond milk
1/3 cup plain coconut yogurt
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Dash of cinnamon
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Extra blueberries and cinnamon, for serving
Stir oats, almond milk, coconut yogurt, blueberries, dates, stevia and cinnamon together in a jar or bowl. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. In the am, take out of the fridge, add your extra toppings and enjoy!
Amina’s Ultlimate Acai Bowl
This one is delectable and so decadent that I often save it for the weekend so I have time to savor the awesomeness.
Acai bowl
1 frozen banana
1 packet of unsweetened sambazon acai
2 dates, chopped
1 tbsp of cashew butter
Toppings
1 ripe banana, sliced
1/3 cup of shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/3 cup of gluten free granola
1 tbsp of cashew butter
A tbsp of goji berries
Blend all the ingredients for the bowl in the blender until they are smooth. Pour into a bowl and add your toppings. Delight in how delicious and guilt free this is!
Coconut Yogurt Parfait
Time can never be an excuse with this lightening-fast option!
1 container of coconut yogurt (I’m obsessed with Coyo!)
2 tbsp of gluten free granola
1 tbsp of raw local honey
1 tsp of goji berries
Open your container, add your toppings and away to go!
Avo Toast
Can’t live without your bread in the am? No worries, we’ve got an option for bread lovers too!
2 slices of gluten free toast, toasted until golden brown (you can use whole grain if you prefer, just opt for something that is less processed)
1 avocado
A drizzle of olive oil
A dash of salt
A dash of garlic powder
½ a sliced tomato
Cut your avocado in half and lightly mash it. Add the salt and garlic powder and mix well and then spread across your toast. Add your sliced tomato and then drizzle olive oil across the top. Yummy, yum, yum!
Avocado Sriracha Eggs
Eggs are a morning go-to and a great source of protein. If you can’t live without them, but want to add in some good fats, try this yummy recipe from my little sister dreamed up.
1 egg over easy
A dash of salt
½ an avocado
A drizzle of sriracaha sauce
Cut your avocado in half and scoop the side without the pit, out of the skin and sprinkle on some salt. Fry your egg and place it inside the avocado basket. Drizzle with Sriracha and enjoy!
Banana Cashew Bites
Not time to fry or blend? No problem!
1 frozen banana
3 tbsp of cashew butter
3 tbsp of coconut shreds
Roll your frozen bananas in the cashew butter until fully covered. Then roll in the coconut shreds. Slice into bite size pieces and enjoy!
Got any of your own super quick breakfast recipes? Share with us in the comments section below.
In good health,
Amina