After documenting what I ate for breakfast in the last week I now would like to share with you 7 easy healthy and tasty breakfast recipes 

The Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is a nutritious way to start out your day. Eating breakfast refuels your body, increases your energy, enhances your mood, improves your concentration, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Eating a healthy breakfast can be quick and easy, and provide you with benefits that last the entire day. When you eat breakfast, you are breaking the fast from the night before (6-10 hours for most people). A healthy breakfast gives your body the fuel it needs to replenish your blood glucose levels. Glucose is your main energy source; it fuels your brain and your body. Eating breakfast will provide your body with the glucose it needs to function properly.

But before I eat breakfast in the morning I like to make myself a drink that boosts my metabolism. It might not looks too delicious but it really is, I promise. Take the drink 30min before your breakfast and it will make you feel lighter throughout the day. 

Ingredients

• 1 glass of boiled water
• 1 lemon
• 2 slices of cucumber
• a few fresh basil leafs
• 1/2 cinnamon, curcuma/turmeric (Indian saffron) and pepper
• honey

Instructions

1. Squeeze half a lemon and pour the lemon juice into a glass
2. Add the other half of the lemon in slices, cucumber slices and basil
3. Add the spices
4. Pour hot water on top
5. Take a tea or tablespoon of honey, mix your drink, and enjoy!

After your drink wait for 30 minutes (great for a quick yoga session or morning workout), before it's time for BREAKFAST! Here are 7 easy-to-make healthy and TASTY breakfast ideas:

1. Chia Oatmeal & Fruits

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of oats
• 1 tablespoon of sweetener (agave or maple sirup, raw honey)
• fruits of choice (Kiwi, Banana..)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• cinnamon and/or nutmeg

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil
2. Pour in oatmeal, reduce heat to low
3. Cook, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes (the longer the ingredients cook, the softer they will be. The porridge should be like a thick soup) 
4. Add sweetener of your choice
5. For added flavor, add a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon, or any other spices. Top with fruits of your choice
6. Let everything cool

2. Protein Chia Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 large ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 2 cups of milk (I use vanilla soy milk)
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2 tbs coconut oil

Instructions

1. Place the bananas in a large bowl and mash to a smooth-ish pulp
2. Add the sunflower seeds, cinnamon and chia seeds to the banana bowl with a pinch of salt
3. Add the eggs and milk and whisk well until you have a thick batter
4. Heat a large non stick pan over a high heat
5. Add a dollop of coconut oil to the pan
6. Swirl it around to coat the bottom
7. Place about 4 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Wait until the top of the pancake begins to bubble, then flip it over carefully to cook on the other side so both are golden brown. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.

3. Quinoa Millet Porridge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup millet, rinsed and drained
• 2-1/2 cups water
• Chopped nuts
• Topping possibility: currants, raisins or cranberries, dried apricots diced
  Maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar

Instructions

1. Bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil  
2. Add quinoa and millet
3. Stir, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes
4. The mixture should be neither too watery nor dry (more like porridge)
5. Top with chopped nuts, dried fruit such as raisins, currants and apricots, along with one to two tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar. You can also use brown sugar instead.

4. Avocado Bread

Ingredients

• Sunflower bread
• Avocado
• Cherry Tomatos
• Fresh Basil
• Pepper

5. Granola Cereal

Ingredients

• Unsweetened Granola Cereal
• Oatmeal Flakes
• Vanilla Soy Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

6. Lemon Chia Yoghurt

Ingredients

• Lemon Greek Yoghurt
• Chia Seeds
• Peanut Butter
• Topping: Almond Nuts

7. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
• 1 ripe banana {frozen makes the smoothie extra thick and delicious!}
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon raw honey or a few pitted dates {optional - to add sweetness}
• Ice

Instructions

1. Pour almond milk into blender.
2. Sprinkle in chia seeds and allow to sit for a few minutes.
3. Add in the remaining ingredients (almond butter, banana, honey/dates, and a few pieces of ice). Blend well until smooth and creamy!
4. Serve immediately! Enjoy!¼ cup old fashioned oats

• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 whole banana
• ½ cup soy milk

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I hope you will try at least one of these healthy AND tasty breakfasts. 

Start your day and treat your body RIGHT!

What's your favorite breakfast? 

- Mrs. Steemit