If you’re looking for some wholesome and easy-to-achieve breakfast inspiration you’ve come to the right place. Bag yourself a mid week energy kick, power up your protein intake and pack in your five a day with one of our favourite, healthiest (and prettiest!) breakfast bowls. So wave bye bye to sad toast and soggy porridge – one trip to Whole Foods later and you’ll have an Instagram worthy breakfast that’s as hearty as it is good looking. Edible flowers and a scenic backdrop not required…
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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1 Creamy green smoothie bowl
Power ingredient: Moringa
Good for: boosting immunity
This Creamy Green Smoothie Bowl by food stylist and recipe maker Anni Kravi looks almost too good to eat. Almost. Made from a mix of frozen apple chunks, avocado and organic yoghurt, topped with muesli, berries and bee pollen, this immunity boosting bowl also features the Moringa plant, known as ‘the Miracle Tree’. Sold as a green powder, Moringa can be easily mixed into smoothies or other dishes, and is often used as a natural multivitamin as it is high in antioxidants and rich in plant proteins. Also known for it’s power to boost immunity, lower blood pressure and relieve stress and fatigue, the best part about this powerful plant is that is has a nice, mild taste making it an easy ingredient to combine into a breakfast smoothie.
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2 Steel cut oats with ricotta, pistachios & raisins
Power ingredient: Steel cut oats
Good for: slow release energy
If superfood smoothies aren’t your thing and you like to keep things old school when it comes to breakfast, these Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios and Raisins by Food 52 are sure to do the trick. Rich and warming, these certainly aren’t the lumpy oats you were subjected to as a child. Featuring a nuttier flavour and chewier taste, steel cut oats are low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium, making them a great choice for kickstarting your day. With slow release energy that will keep you moving well into lunch hour, they’re also a great source of dietary fibre and magnesium. As suggested in the recipe, oats microwave well, so we advise you make a large batch and keep the leftovers in the fridge to reheat through the week. To finish, simply scatter sugar, honey or raisins on top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a final sprinkle of pistachios. Yum.
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3 Raspberry chia overnight oats bowl
Power ingredient: Chia
Good for: weight loss, digestion
Chia seeds seem to be just about everywhere right now, and they’re good for just about everything! High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, these magic little seeds are also high in antioxidants, and great for your digestive system. With very little taste they’re easy to incorporate into a variety of meals, from salads to soups and smoothies. This Raspberry Chia Overnight Oats Bowl created by Into The Gloss features a chia pudding, which is a mixture of rolled oats, almond milk and honey or agave nectar. Mix this dreamy combo together and keep it in the fridge overnight for a smooth delicate pudding texture that sits perfectly with it’s accompanying berry, banana and nut mix. The dream.
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4 Fruity blue brekky bowl
Power ingredient: Spirulina
Good for: an energy boost
A great tip from Anni Kravi is to freeze your fruit the night before to save time and give your breakfast bowl a cooler, fresher taste. With its unusual hue, this Fruity Blue Brekky Bowl may look an odd colour, but trust us on this one – it’s delicious! Made from a blend of banana, yellow plums, green or white currants and natural yoghurt, the key ingredient in this colourful breakfast bowl is Spirulina. A popular superfood, Spirulina is a blue green algae that contains tons of protein, as well as vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc. Although it smells horrible, it’s perfect for giving you a much-needed energy boost in the morning – and once you’ve mixed it all in with the other ingredients you won’t taste a thing but creamy, fruity goodness!
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5 Blueberry acai bowl
Power ingredient: Acai
Good for: an all-round vitamin hit
Step one, blend 2 frozen bananas, ¼ cup of frozen blueberries and 1 tbs of acai power, step two, top with hemp seeds, dried pomegranate seeds, shredded coconut and blueberries, step three, enjoy! It’s really that simple. This delicious Blueberry Acai Bowl by food blogger Lemons & Leisure is here to brighten up your morning with some seriously drool-worthy breakfast recipes, and this one in particular has us hooked. A great source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper, the Acai berry is a great ingredient to kick start your system, available in either a natural berry or powder form. And a note to the breakfast bowl rookie – if you don’t have all the ingredients, improvise! Top it with whatever you fancy. Even if it doesn’t look as pro as the instagram snaps, it’ll be just as delicious!
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