Tried and Tested Healthy Breakfasts

We know, we know, we’ve heard it countless times, it’s the most important meal of the day. We should all be eating our breakfast. For so long I was, like many, notoriously skipping this meal and leaping straight into a heavy, sometimes unhealthy, carb loaded lunch a few hours later. The thought of food after just waking up was not one I welcomed, plus the extra sleep over breakfast always won the battle.

Now, in a more health conscious state of mind, I can’t go without it. Choosing to opt for a more filling, nutritional and healthy breakfast sent me on a journey of epic fails and great triumphs when it came to experimenting in the kitchen. Some I just couldn’t stomach, others made me realise what I’d been missing out on.

Here are four tried and tested breakfasts that are devoid of the taste of cardboard and despair and will leave you satisfied and feeling fuller for longer.

Broccoli and Feta Cheese Omelette

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Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 cup of broccoli, 2 tbs feta cheese, rye bread (optional)

Broccoli may not traditionally be a go-to breakfast ingredient, but somehow this works. High in protein, this may look a little ‘off’ but you will be pleasantly surprised by the taste. The feta cheese gives it a bit of a kick and because it is a filling dish it means you avoid the temptation of those midmorning snacks.

 Avocado on Toast

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Ingredients: 1/2 an avocado, rye or sourdough bread, salt and pepper to taste

Simple and effective. This is a healthy alternative to other breakfast choices. High in fats (but the good kind) this deliciously green fruit is packed full of nutrients. High in vitamins and fibre, which is a great aid for weight loss and has all round healthy positives. It might be simple, but it is certainly one of the top 5 breakfast choices. 

Greek Yogurt with Fruit

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Ingredients: Greek yogurt, strawberries and blueberries (or whatever fruit tickles your fancy), oats or granola

Opt for a low fat natural Greek yogurt for a healthy breakfast alternative. This yogurt is full of protein which will leave you fuller for longer. Add some fruit to give your breakfast some more flavour and colour. Perfect for the spring and summer mornings when you want something a little fresher and fruitier.

Scrambled Egg on Wholemeal Toast

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Ingredients: 2 eggs, 2 tbs semi-skimmed milk, black pepper to taste, 2 tsp of low fat butter, wholemeal bread

Quick and easy, this classic breakfast meal is packed full of protein and will provide slow releasing energy which will keep you going right through until lunchtime. For something that can be whipped up in five minutes, it’s an old favourite for many busy breakfast eaters.