Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring, you just have to be a bit more creative. I always loved french toast as a kid and enjoy it just as much now.

As promised a healthy version of carrot cake, I have made into muffins as it is much easier to portion size out this way 🙂 Carrots are great for their vitamin A and antioxidant content and are so easy to add to muffins as they have a naturally sweet flavour. These muffins don’t contain much sugar and are kid friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts and refined sugars. No nasties!

Sweet potato is a very versatile vegetable and is used in a variety of different types of dishes from savoury to sweet. It is often substituted in baked goods to boost up the nutrition and reduce the amount of flour required. So why not make a dessert using it? This mousse is savoury yet sweet and super quick to make when your time poor.

This makes a great quick breakfast during the week when you are time poor. The addition of protein powder will give it the added protein boost. Pumpkin is a good source of antioxidants particularly vitamin A which is essential for vision and skin health.

Apples are a great source of fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants and have been shown to keep blood sugar in check, cholesterol down and great for a healthy gut. Apples are used in various desserts with the most common being apple crumble and apple sponge cakes. I have created a healthier version so you can enjoy this dessert without feeling guilty.

Cauliflower is a great vegetable, it is full of fibre and great for aiding the liver in detoxification. Chickpeas are a great source of vegetarian protein and are a great source of folate, iron and zinc. Also shown to improve blood glucose levels and lower cholesterol.
I really love the combination of cinnamon and chilli together and love to roast my cauliflower and chickpeas.

I definitely enjoy my coffee so why not make a smoothie for breakfast that includes it. When drinking coffee it is best to balance it with some protein and fat to slow down its digestion so you are not left with low blood sugar after drinking it. Not everyone can drink coffee and if you suffer from stress and anxiety on a daily basis you really should consider avoiding caffeine as it heightens the symptoms.

A lot of us are time poor and do not have much time in the morning to make breakfast. These breakfast squares are perfect for on the go and can be made in advance. They also make a great snack too and keep well in the fridge for the week.

Smoothie bowls really do make a great breakfast if done right. Often you see multiple bananas or different fruits being added which can actually do more harm than good with the amount of sugar they contain. Using 1 banana is plenty in a smoothie bowl and it will give you enough creaminess to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Granola really is delicious and is a popular breakfast choice, however the amount of sugar can be quite extreme in a lot of the store bought brands. If you really enjoy your granola you are best to make it yourself so you know exactly what sugar is in it so it can be enjoyed on a daily basis. This recipes uses quinoa flakes to boost the protein content and raw nuts and seeds as opposed to roasted so that you reap the full nutritional value.