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Whether you’re juggling work, school drop-offs, or just trying to squeeze in a few extra minutes of sleep, breakfast can often feel like a rushed affair. That's why in this blog, we will share with you five make-ahead breakfast recipes from our friends at Good Food, that will help to fuel your day with minimal effort!
Breakfast muffins
Serves 12 – 179 kcals per serving
Kcals |
179 |
Fat |
7.2g |
Sat fat |
1.1g |
Carbs |
24.2g |
Sugar |
6.8g |
Fibre |
3.2g |
Protein |
5.4g |
Salt |
0.69g |
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 150ml pot natural low-fat yoghurt
- 50ml rapeseed oil
- 100g apple sauce, or apple puree - (find in the baby food aisle)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 4 tbsp clear honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g wholemeal flour
- 50g rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 100g blueberries
- 2 tbsp mixed seed (we used pumpkin, sunflower and flaxseed)
Method
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with 12 large muffin cases. In a jug, mix the eggs, yoghurt, oil, apple sauce, banana, honey and vanilla. Tip the remaining ingredients, except the seeds, into a large bowl, add a pinch of salt and mix to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix briefly until you have a smooth batter – don’t overmix as this will make the muffins heavy. Divide the batter between the cases. Sprinkle the muffins with the extra oats and the seeds. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden and well risen, and a skewer inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool. Can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Source: Good Food
Black forest breakfast bowl
Serves 6 – 337 kcals per serving
Kcals |
337 |
Fat |
16.5g |
Sat fat |
2.3g |
Carbs |
31.8g |
Sugar |
11.9g |
Fibre |
7.1g |
Protein |
13.5g |
Salt |
0.33g |
Ingredients
- 500g bag black forest frozen fruit mix, thawed
- 180g porridge oats
- 800g fortified soya yoghurt
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- 15g 85% dark chocolate, chopped
- 6 tsp toasted three-seed mix
- Handful of mint leaves (optional)
Method
- Put 300g of the fruit in a bowl with the oats and yoghurt. Blitz with a hand blender until very smooth. Divide between six bowls, then top each bowl with the reserved berries, nut butter, chocolate and seeds.
- Serve straightaway or cover and chill until ready to eat. Will keep chilled for four days. To serve, scatter over the mint, if using.
Source: Good Food
Tropical breakfast bars
Serves 10 – 205 kcals per serving
Kcals |
205 |
Fat |
6g |
Sat fat |
1.4g |
Carbs |
33.2g |
Sugar |
18.6g |
Fibre |
2.4g |
Protein |
3.8g |
Salt |
0.04g |
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
- 2 large, very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 70g light brown soft sugar
- 250g nutty muesli
- 100g tropical dried fruit mix
Method
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil and line a 20cm deep square tin with baking parchment.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth, then stir through the oil, egg and sugar. Fold through the muesli, most of the tropical mix and a pinch of salt. Spoon the mixture into the tin and sprinkle with the remaining tropical mix. Bake for 35-40 mins, leave to cool in the tin, then turn out on to a board and slice into 10 bars. Will keep in an airtight container for four days.
Source: Good Food
Peanut butter overnight oats
Serves 4 – 345 kcals per serving
Kcals |
345 |
Fat |
12.8g |
Sat fat |
2.8g |
Carbs |
49.4g |
Sugar |
9.1g |
Fibre |
9.3g |
Protein |
10.7g |
Salt |
0.15g |
Ingredients
- 80g frozen raspberries
- 50g rolled porridge oats
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Method
- Stir the frozen raspberries into your oats with 150ml water and a pinch of salt, then cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, mix in the maple syrup, then top the oats with the peanut butter.
Source: Good Food
Ham, mushroom & spinach frittata
Serves 2 – 226 kcals per serving
Kcals |
226 |
Fat |
14.8g |
Sat fat |
4.3g |
Carbs |
0.9g |
Sugar |
0.9g |
Fibre |
0.9g |
Protein |
22.4g |
Salt |
1.19g |
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 80g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 50g ham, diced
- 80g bag spinach
- 4 medium eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp grated cheddar
Method
- Heat the grill to its highest setting. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan over a medium-high heat. Tip in the mushrooms and fry for 2 mins until mostly softened. Stir in the ham and spinach, and cook for 1 min more until the spinach has wilted. Season well with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Reduce the heat and pour over the eggs. Cook undisturbed for 3 mins until the eggs are mostly set. Sprinkle over the cheese and put under the grill for 2 mins. Serve hot or cold.
Source: Good Food
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