I don’t know about you, but breakfast is definitely my favourite meal of the day! With so many delicious options to choose from, I’ve narrowed it down to my top 3 breakfasts which I tend to have on repeat during the week. On weekends I like to enjoy slower more indulgent breakfasts, liked pancake stacks, baked oats or avocado toast or shakshuka.
1. Porridge
One of my favourite breakfasts, especially on a cold winter morning, is a big bowl of warming porridge. It’s cosy, filling and one of the healthiest ways to start your day.
Oats: I tend to use rolled oats or jumbo oats as these are the highest in soluble fibre, compared to instant porridge oats.
Milk: I usually cook my oats in this almond milk, although sometimes I switch it up and use either hazelnut milk or cashew milk.
Protein: My top tip for getting it super thick and creamy is to use a scoop of Free Soul protein powder (you can get £5 off with the code FSEli at check-out!). I alternate between their chocolate and vanilla protein depending on my mood that morning!
Toppings: My favourites include chopped banana, nut butter (my favourites are ManiLife peanut butter and Meridian almond butter) and a sprinkle of Eli’s Granola.
Need some porridge inspiration? Check out my Creamy Coconut Porridge and Cinnamon Chia Oatmeal.
2. Smoothie Bowl
Smoothies are a great way to hit your five-a-day, sneak in loads of vitamins and antioxidants, and kickstart your morning with a mega dose of nutrition. I’m definitely more or a smoothie-in-a-bowl type of person and I’m all about the toppings!
Toppings: My favourites are chopped dates, cacao nibs and a drizzle of choc shot.
Blender: I usually use this Nutribullet blender, or if I’m using lots of frozen and tougher ingredients (like nuts/dates) I’ll use my food processor.
Protein: As with my porridge, I love adding a scoop of Free Soul protein powder (£5 off code: FSEli) as it thickens the shake while adding a healthy boost of protein and nutrients!
I’ve written a whole Smoothie Cheat Sheet where I share all my favourite hacks, so give that a read!
Need some smoothie inspiration? Check out these posts:
- Glowing Skin Smoothie
- Decadent Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
- Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
- Strawberries & Cream Smoothie
- Vanilla Mocha Milkshake
- Açaí Bowl
3. Eli’s Granola
If I’m looking for a super speedy (yet obviously delicious) breakfast my go-to is a bowl of this Peanut Butter Granola with some dairy-free yoghurt and a handful of fresh berries – quick, nutritious and minimal washing up!
This is also great as a topping over either of the breakfasts above (porridge/smoothie) as it adds a delicious crunch!
If you make any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @elibrechernutrition – I LOVE seeing all your creations!
