1. Prepare Overnight Oats or Chia Pudding
For the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast, try making a batch of overnight oats or chia pudding. Simply combine the ingredients the night before and portion them out in little glass jars. You would be surprised at how filling this high-protein, high-fibre breakfast can be. I like to use inulin powder, a gut-loving prebiotic fibre, as a healthy alternative to sugar. Alternatively, I opt for erythritol, a low-calorie natural sweetener that provides sweetness without the calories or glycemic spike associated with sugar. For added protein and healthy fats, mix in hemp seeds, flax meal and nuts. You can get creative and top with coconut yoghurt, berries, apples or spices for extra flavour. Some of my favourite make-ahead recipes are my Healthy Chia Breakfast Pudding, this Four-Ever Oats and this Almond and Chia Bircher.
2. Batch-Cook Breakfast Hash
If you love a savoury breakfast and you are short on time in the mornings, this make-ahead breakfast hash could be just the thing for you. It packs over 25 grams of protein and 6 grams of fibre per serve, so it will keep you satisfied, avoiding that mid-morning blood sugar drop. You can swap the beef mince out for another protein source to keep things interesting if you plan on making this a staple recipe in your rotation.
3. DIY Breakfast Wraps
I love a good breakfast wrap. They never get old because I can just grab whatever ingredients I have in the fridge and wrap it up for a quick breakfast. To keep it gluten-free, sugar-free and low-carb, I like to keep a batch of these zucchini omelette wraps on hand. They don’t freeze very well but will keep for a week in the fridge if they are stored flat and vacuum sealed. I typically load them up with cooked shredded chicken, avocado and lots of fresh veggies.
4. Healthy Pancakes
Traditional pancakes are packed with refined sugar and carbohydrates and do us no favours in the blood sugar department. For those times when I get the pancake itch, these 3-Ingredient Wobble Pancakes never disappoint. They are deliciously gluten-, dairy- and refined-sugar-free. Top with nut butter, coconut yoghurt and berries for some extra protein and an antioxidant boost. You can also make a few extra to pop in the fridge and eat for the next day or two.
5. Incorporate Leftovers
Transform leftover roasted vegetables or proteins into an omelette or pop them in your breakfast wrap. This is such a simple way to reframe your breakfast. I love to just grab any veggies or protein I have in the fridge and top it with a poached egg and some herbs or spices to give it a new twist.
