Winter breakfast recipes to fuel your day for success

In the winter months, a warming, hearty breakfast can help boost your mood, improve your focus and set you up with the nutrients you need for having a successful day at work.  

Need inspiration as to which ones to try, and ingredients to include?  

These recipes are simple to make and really nourishing. They will help you stay warm from within, support your immune system and increase energy levels. 

– Power Porridge 

1/3 cup’s of rolled oats 

1 cup of Almond Milk 

2 heaped teaspoons of Protein Powder 

½ cup of mixed berries 

1 Tbs of Greek Yoghurt 

Sprinkle with LSA or Chia Seeds.  

Directions: 

Combine oats, protein powder and almond milk. Heat in a saucepan on medium heat for two minutes or until porridge thickens. Place in a bowl and top with mixed berries, Greek yoghurt and LSA.  

– Bircher Muesli 

Yum! This is an all-time favourite! Enjoy preparing it the night before and leaving it to soak overnight so it’s really creamy in the morning.

2 Tbs of Protein Powder 

2 Tsp of Chia Seeds 

¼ Cup of Power porridge (or Gluten free porridge) 

1 Cup of Almond Milk 

1 Tbs of Greek Yoghurt.  

Directions: 

Soak the protein powder, chia seeds, LSA, power porridge in the almond milk and for an hour or overnight in the fridge. Serve with the tablespoon of Greek Yoghurt and lots of berries or Kiwi. 

–Quinoa Porridge 

This is delicious, and great for the weekends when you have a bit more time.  

1/3 cup of uncooked quinoa 

1 cup of light coconut milk 

2 medjool dates roughly chopped 

½ Tsp of ground cinnamon 

10 raw almonds roughly chopped 

1 small banana sliced or 1/3 cup of fresh blueberries. 

Directions: 

Heat the quinoa and coconut milk in a saucepan over a medium heat and bring slowly to the boil, stirring continuously. Add the chopped dates and cinnamon. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with chopped almonds and banana.  

–Fig and Date Porridge 

½ Cup of oats or Power Porrij

1 cup of Almond Milk 

Dash of Coconut Milk 

1 Tsp of Protein Powder 

6 crushed almonds (or one 1 Tsp. LSA) 

1 medjool date 

1 small fig 

Directions: 

Combine oats, milk, coconut milk, protein powder in a saucepan and cook until smooth and creamy. Top with crushed almonds, date and figs. 

As always, stay fit, happy and healthy!