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Rise and Shine with Better Breakfast Month
September is dedicated to celebrating and emphasizing the importance of our first meal of the day, the one that breaks the overnight fast. In this fast-paced world we live in, this is often the meal that gets neglected in our rush to get out the door. Yet many nutrition experts believe it is the most important meal of the day.
Have you noticed when you miss breakfast, you start to get a mid-morning craving around ten? And it’s usually something sweet we reach for. So, this month, let’s make a point of setting aside enough time to sit down and enjoy a bite before getting on with the day – it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, you can even prepare something the night before like overnight oats.
And did you know that adding nuts to your morning routine will not only help ensure a good balance of nutrients, but provide a sustaining source of energy to keep you going longer before hunger sets in? We’ve prepared some quick and easy ideas for you to get you off to a great start!
Toast Toppers – Popping some grain bread in the toaster is simple and toppings can be as easy as nut butter and honey, or Avocado Toast. Here’s a delicious weekend idea for making Overnight French Toast with walnuts. Or make the most of the last of the seasonal berries with this Roasted Blueberry, Ricotta and Pecan Toast.
Simply Eggs – Scrambled eggs topped with chopped nuts give you plenty of protein and healthy fats, and tree nuts add a lovely twist to any omelet. Home-made nut-studded quiche or frittata for dinner makes a wonderful “leftover” breakfast, and you can even use nuts to make the pastry.
Bowls – The rage of the decade, bowls have become the hit for breakfast, lunch and dinner as an easy way to eat, and pack in lots of nutrition. For breakfast, this can range from a grain bowl with fruit and yogurt, to a savory bowl of greens and a soft poached egg.
Oats – Whether you prefer cooked oats, overnight oats, granola or simple muesli, this grain with added nuts is a wonderful way to give you a deliciously sustaining breakfast. Try overnight oats or granola with Chia for added fiber.
Muffins and Baked Goods – When you truly don’t have time in the morning to sit down for breakfast, baked goods can be your answer to a healthy start. They are a great way to combine fruit and grains, and you can make them the night before and grab and go in the morning. Muffins are a blank palette for you to paint your own recipe and let your inner cook shine. Do Pecans with Banana or Blueberry and Hazelnut Cookies tickle your fancy?
Smoothies – If you like to drink breakfast then smoothies are the way to go. Choose your favorite fruits, greens, dairy and nuts. If you want to have your coffee and smoothie in one hit, here’s one with hazelnuts! Blueberries and cashews are delicious in this smoothie made with almond milk, and if Matcha is your vibe, then try this one with walnuts and avocado. Delicious!
Happy September Everyone!