Category: breakfast

granola

granola

Granola was recommended to us by a dietician as a good breakfast alternative to a morning smoothie. As your body needs to breakdown the food it makes you feel fuller for longer. Its high in fiber and great for your gut, high in protein and 

raspberry and mango sunrise smoothie

raspberry and mango sunrise smoothie

Sunrise smoothie with a raspberry base and a mango topping. A delicious way to start the day.

espresso choc banana smoothie

espresso choc banana smoothie

Most breakfasts for Marina and I consist of a smoothie and a coffee. It took us a while but eventually we saw the light and decided to combine the two and make an espresso smoothie.

choc, peanut butter, banana, protein smoothie

choc, peanut butter, banana, protein smoothie

Smoothies are a breakfast staple for Marina and I. This one is a chocolate, peanut butter, banana and protein smoothie. I think it might be a new favourite for me.

coconut strawberry chia pudding smoothie

coconut strawberry chia pudding smoothie

I love breakfast chia puddings and breakfast smoothies so the thought of combining the two sounds like a great breakfast to me. Chia seeds are packed full of fibre, protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.

homemade almond milk

homemade almond milk

Homemade almond milk made at a fraction of the cost of the store bought variety. We use a lot of almond milk at home particularly in breakfast smoothies. While I normally purchase almond milk from the supermarket I decided to give it a go myself at home. It works and tastes great!

carrot cake chia pudding

carrot cake chia pudding

This breakfast chia pudding, inspired by Tasty Yummies’ Carrot Cake Smoothie, is packed with wholesome goodness by way of fruit, vegetables, dates, almond milk, spices and of course chia seeds. It also works as a tasty dessert.

caramel bliss balls

caramel bliss balls

Craving a sweet treat but want something on the healthier side? These little balls will hit the spot. They are also great for a breakfast on the run. The protein powder is optional.

choc mint protein balls

choc mint protein balls

No need to buy store bought protein balls or bars when you can make them at home. There are a variety of different textures and flavours available at local supermarkets, health food stores and at shopping centre juice bars but nothing beats homemade.

green smoothie

green smoothie

I love a breakfast smoothie and a green smoothie is even better! By adding protein powder, spinach and baby kale to my smoothie there is no need for snacks.

breakfast piña colada

breakfast piña colada

CADA coconut, apple, dates and almonds) plus pineapple If you like piña coladas… And CADA (Coconut, Apple, Dates and Almonds) you will love this! I had some left over pineapple in the fridge and decided to substitute the dates for the pineapple. The result was 

red velvet smoothie

red velvet smoothie

red velvet smoothie from Nespresso The Red Velvet Smoothie from the Nespresso Facebook page is a great tasting breakfast smoothie. Coffee, beetroot, frozen banana, pitted Medjool dates, coconut milk and cacao. It tasted like a sweet iced mocha. https://www.facebook.com/Nespresso.AU/videos/945343562255559/ directions It doesn’t get any simpler than