I am a complete failure at the whole breakfast thing. I hate the thought of food when I get up. 2015 is the year for me to change my eating habits when it comes to breakfast.
Healthy breakfasts I find usually taste bland unless I add a tonne of sugar which then defeats the whole 'healthy' thing. I've routed round the internet and come up with some yummy breakfast ideas. This Oat and Fruit Layer breakfast recipe is my favourite by a mile so far and it can be altered to create a different breakfast each day.
Its quite light, fresh, full of flavour, very filling and keeps me going all morning even with a gym session!! Its quite cakey tasting but very healthy!!
This recipe is one I discovered on the internet but have altered to my preferences. The fruit I used was Apples, Pears and Kiwi however you can use whatever fruit you like (ideas at the bottom). These ideally should be made the day before to ensure the Yogurt can soak into the Oats to make them moist.
Ingredients:
1 Sachet of un sweetened Porridge Oats (approx. 27-30g)
Tinned/frozen/fresh fruits of your choice
Natural Yogurt (0%fat preferably)
Honey
1-2 Fresh Coconut chunk
You will need:
Small Jam Jar/Small food tub or container
Table Spoon
Food Grater
How to whip it up!!:
Make sure your jar or tub is clean before use.
Start by adding 1/2 of your sachet of Porridge Oats to your Jar and add a couple of table spoons of Natural Yogurt on top.
Squeeze a teeny drizzle of Honey on top of the yogurt for sweetening.
Layer Apple on top of your yogurt, followed by Kiwi and then pear. If you are using frozen fruits, do not defrost them as they'll defrost gradually over night and won't go too soggy.
Add another spoon of Natural Yogurt on Top of this.
Empty the second half of your Porridge Oats onto the Yogurt Layer and add a further 2 table spoons of Yogurt on top of this.
Add another drizzle of honey followed by a layer of Apple and a layer of Pear. Add your last table spoon of Natural Yogurt to the top and grate a small chunk of fresh Coconut to finish it all off.
Leave your Jar of layers in the fridge over night to let the moisture from the Yogurt soak into the Oats.
Ideas to mix it up:
If you don't like Honey, you can add a low calorie sweetener in its place.
Add your choice of unsalted/unsweetened Nuts to your Porridge Oat layers for an extra texture.
Switch up your fruits!!
Mango and Pineapple is amazing in this mix however make sure you use thin slices so you can squeeze in all your layers.
Summer fruits is another one of my favourites and its so sweet that Honey/Sweetener isn't needed. I advise using frozen fruit for a summer fruits layer breakfast as they seem to go off very quickly.
If you're more of a citrus kind of person, Mandarin is a great fruit to add. To make it zingy add a drop of Lemon juice and lemon zest in place of the Coconut.
The possibilities really are endless!!
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