5 healthy and quick breakfast ideas for you and your family to enjoy

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We might be spending more time at home than ever befoee, but that doesn’t mean that your morning isn't just as rushed as it was before. If you’re still finding it hard to carve out time for breakfast, then you’re doing yourself a disservice. A healthy breakfast is not just a cliché—it’s the only way to start the day, for you and your family. Adults and children alike need sufficient fuel to get through the day, and a half-eaten slice of toast just isn’t going to cut it.

So, if you’re short on time, or lacking inspiration for healthy breakfast ideas that also taste great, we’ve found some quick and easy recipes that take a short amount of time to whip up, and will ensure that you and your family all stay full and nourished until lunchtime.

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Breakfast berry smoothie

Super quick, simple to make and packing in up to three of four five-a-day, this smoothie is the suits-all option if you’re rushed off your feet in the mornings.

Ingredients (serves 1):

  • 1 small banana

  • 1 handful of cherries (pitted and with stalks removed)

  • 1 handful of blueberries

  • 1 tbsp raw cacao powder

  • 120ml almond milk

  • A few ice cubes

Method:

  • Chop your banana into chunks, and halve your cherries. Put all of the fruit into a blender, along with your ice cubes.

  • Sprinkle in the cacao powder, and blend together.

  • Once the fruit is pureed, pour in the milk and blend again to create a creamy, filling smoothie to enjoy on the go.

Recipe from Love & Lemons

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Breakfast naan breads

So much more interesting than toast, but still quick and easy to pull together, we think these breakfast naans are a great way to start the day.

Ingredients (serves 2):

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2 medium eggs

  • 2 small naan breads

  • 4 tbsp cream cheese (low-fat)

  • 2 tbsp mango chutney

  • 1 avocado, halved and sliced

  • Half a lime, juiced

  • 1 green chilli

  • Small handful of chopped coriander leaves

Method

  • Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan, and pop the naan breads in to warm through.

  • Heat the oil in a pan, and fry the eggs to your liking.

  • Spread the warm naans with cream cheese, and then drizzle with mango chutney.

  • Top with your fried egg, and then add the avocado, lime juice, chilli and coriander, and season to taste.

Recipe from BBC Good Food

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Pear & blueberry breakfast bowl

Pack in two of your five-a-day in an instant, with this fresh and fruity twist on cereal or porridge, that’s perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients (serves 1):

  • 1 pear

  • 2 tbsp oats

  • 150g pot of 0% fat natural yoghurt

  • 3 tbsp milk

  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

  • 2 handfuls blueberries

Method

  • Grate the pear into a bowl and add the oats, half the yogurt, the milk and most of the seeds.

  • Leave for 5-10 mins, then check the consistency and dilute with a little more milk or water if it is too thick.

  • Spoon on the remaining yogurt, pile on the berries and remaining seeds, then serve.

Recipe from BBC Good Food

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healthy chocolate chip granola bars

Those who are on a really tight schedule in the mornings will love the ease and convenience of these pre-made granola bars, which are ideal for eating on the school run, the commute, or tucking into your handbag or lunchbox for snacking during the day.

Ingredients (serves 12):

  • 170g oats

  • 140g sliced almonds

  • 70g mini dark chocolate chips

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Half tsp salt

  • 225g almond butter or peanut butter

  • 165g honey

  • Half tsp vanilla extract

Method:

  • Line a baking tin with greaseproof paper and set aside.

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, chocolate, cinnamon and salt, and whisk together.

  • In a separate bowl, mix together the nut butter, honey and vanilla until well-combined, and then pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix the two together until evenly combined.

  • Transfer your mixture to the baking tin, and use a spoon to spread it as flat and even as possible. Cover with more baking paper, and refrigerate for at least an hour, or preferably overnight.

  • When ready to eat, use a sharp knife to slice the bars. The bars keep well for a few days at room temperature.

Recipe from Cookie & Kate

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Breakfast bagels

Bagels might seem extravagant for a midweek breakfast, but don’t be fooled into thinking these are reserved for languid weekend brunches. A smoked salmon bagel is both healthy and filling, and takes less than ten minutes to prepare and eat. A very easy way to brighten up the working week!

Ingredients (serves 2):

  • 50g cream cheese

  • 2 bagels, halved and lightly toasted

  • 100g smoked salmon, cut into slices

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • ½ lemon, cut into wedges

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 eggs

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Method:

  • Spread the cream cheese over both halves of the toasted bagels. Add the salmon to the bottom halves, then top with the avocado. Squeeze over a little lemon juice and season well.

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. When hot, crack in the eggs, season and cook for 2-3 mins until the white is set and starting to crisp up around the edges.

  • Sit the eggs on top of each bagel base and sprinkle cayenne on each yolk. Top with the other half of the bagel and serve with lemon wedges on the side, for squeezing over.

Recipe from BBC Good Food

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