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students, the struggle is real. The days are long, the schedules are tight, and
for many of us who are constantly in a hurry in the morning, breakfast can start
to become an increasingly vanishing concept. I get it, it’s a relatable horror
story, especially if you’re like me and believe that breakfast is the most
important, most unmissable meal of the day.
When I
was in high school, I would go to bed late, sleep in till forever, and in the morning, dash about the house like a maniac trying to get ready on time. Having
a slow morning was a completely remote concept to me. It was always a
case of scoffing down some toast as I rushed out the door. The time I spent in
the kitchen preparing any passable form of breakfast, was fleeting.
But as you
might have guessed, your unheroic hero decided to put an end to all of it. Yes,
I got sick and tired of this total mess of a morning routine and grew desperate
for change. You see, I’ve always believed that breakfast time is the most crucial
part of the day and if done right, it can set your entire day up for success. I
did what any desperate self-help-seeking teenager would do and watched a bunch
of motivational videos, mostly from Eric Thomas, and I learned the value of
taking control of your mornings. Of making the morning YOURS!
And now,
during semester, I wake up at 5 o’clock and it is honestly the best feeling in
the world. You must try it! Because no matter how early your uni day may start, you know that
you’ve still got a few peaceful hours to yourself before the rush of
normal-life kicks in. And you also know that you’re definitely going to have
time for a healthy, wholesome breakfast to start your day right! No excuses! :)
Below, I’ve included 9
delicious breakfasts that are quick, healthy, and easy to make! Through experimentation, I’ve tried and tested different creations, and I’m
happy to have found some tasty favourites which I hope make you excited to get
out of bed, just as they do for me!
1. Paleo Mix
Yoghurt
This
breakfast is full of protein, antioxidants, minerals, and calcium!
1. Place spoonfuls of Jalna Greek Natural Yoghurt (or ‘Yoghourt’ as they spell it – find out why here!) in a bowl
2. Sprinkle
Paleo Mix on top
3. Add
slices of banana
4. Finally,
mix with honey
You could
even spread this on toast or eat with a piece of baguette for extra energy.
What’s so
good about it?
Jalna
Natural Yoghurt has no added sugar or artificial sweeteners – all
natural! My mum chose this product for her diet while I was still in her tummy.
It is high in calcium and full of probiotics!
The Nature’s
Delight Paleo Mix, which we found at Costco, contains macadamias, walnuts,
organic inca berries, almonds, organic coconut flakes, pistachios, sunflower
seeds, pepitas, currants, and goji berries!
Our honey
was from a local apiary.
2. Banana, Cinnamon
& Almond Butter Toast
The banana,
cinnamon and 100% roasted almond butter go so well together in this easy breakfast!
1 Spread Almond
Butter on your toast
2 Place
slices of banana on top
3 Sprinkle
cinnamon over the top
What’s so
good about it?
The Kirkland
Creamy Almond Butter is 100% roasted almonds and is a great source of
protein. We found this one at Costco.
Plus, it’s
always good to have some fruit at breakfast time, and banana is perfect for this
simple recipe!
3. Avocado, Cucumber
& Bassa Fillet bowl
I am a
big fan of protein for breakfast, especially fish! Fish is brain food so it's ideal
for the hard-workin’ university brain!
1. Cut one
avocado into cubes and slice some cucumber
2. Heat
oil in a pan and cook two bassa fillets. Toss in some salt. Piece the
fillets into bite size pieces with your utensil.
3. Place
the bassa fillet in a bowl and top with the avocado and cucumber. Add Tonkatsu
sauce or bbq sauce and pepper!
What’s so
good about it?
Fish is
so good for the brain and is a great source of protein! I sometimes use Hoki
fillets as an alternative.
Avocado
is one of my favourite breakfast ingredients! It is a great source of healthy
unsaturated fats. The cucumber adds a fresh touch too!
4. Avocado, Sweet
Potato & Bassa Fillet bowl
Ok, I’ll
admit this one looks like lunch as well but I’m a big fan of savoury breakfasts
too! With a veggie-loaded breakfast, you cut down on sugars that are hidden in
your cereals, flavoured yoghurts, and various spreads at the supermarket. It’s
a great way to eliminate that sugar craving throughout the rest of the morning.
1. Chop up
¼ to ½ of a sweet potato and steam with a microwave
2. Cut one
avocado into cubes
3. Heat
oil in a pan and cook two bassa fillets. Toss in some salt. Piece the
fillets into bite size pieces with your utensil. You could also fry your sweet
potato instead of microwaving it.
4. Mix
bassa fillet, avocado, sweet potato, and some ripped up lettuce leaves in
a bowl. Sprinkle pepper and add caramelised fig sauce, tonkatsu sauce, or
bbq sauce.
What’s so
good about it?
This
breakfast is so filling and wholesome! Fish is a fantastic brain food as well
as protein source and avocado is high in good fats. Sweet potato – one of my
fave veggies – is high in fibre and a great source of energy too! It’s also
cheap and colourful!
I like to
use Hoki fillets as an alternative too!
I like to
eat A LOT for breakfast so feel free to use less if two fillets, an entire
avocado, and a whole half of a sweet potato is too much – my breakfast bowls
usually look like mountains haha!
5. Bassa fillet,
Avocado & Broccolini mash
Are you
seeing a pattern here? Haha. I love the creamy texture of Hass avocados; it
works perfectly for this healthy mashed up bowl!
1. Steam
some broccolini in the microwave
2. Heat oil
in a pan and cook two Bassa fillets. Sprinkle some salt over the
fillets. Using your utensil, separate the fillets into small shreds.
3. Add the
broccolini into the pan and mix in with the fish.
4. Spoon
out a ripe avocado into a bowl
5. Add the
broccolini and fish to the bowl and using a spoon, mash with the avocado until
the ingredients are mixed well.
6. Top
with pepper and Tonkatsu sauce or bbq sauce
What’s so
good about it?
Fish is
the ultimate brain food and is a fantastic source of protein. You can use Hoki
fillets as an alternative to bassa fillets. Avocados are high in healthy
mono- and polyunsaturated fats and broccolini adds that nice crunch as well as
providing fibre.
A nice
savoury breakfast is great for your veggie intake and minimises sugar cravings
throughout the day. Plus, veggies supplement your meal with vitamins and
minerals!
6. Tuna,
Avocado & Liverwurst on Toast
Liver
paste is a very delicious and healthy spread for your toast, and so is smashed
avocado and tuna!
1. Spread one
piece of toast with liverwurst, straight out of the packaging.
2. Spread
another piece of toast with canned tuna (here, I used a tomato and basil
flavoured can of tuna). Spread some ripe avocado on top.
3. Put a
single strawberry on the side (just kidding! Put more!) and also the rest of
the avocado for spooning (unless you want to save it for later, but I can’t
resist!).
What’s so
good about it?
Liverwurst
is very nutritious for you as it is made from liver. Tuna is also very healthy
as fish is a great brain food and source of protein. Avocado is full of healthy
fats. Strawberries are packed with antioxidants
and vitamin C.
7. Yakisoba Noodles with Tuna and Green Peas
If you
find yakisoba from the Asian supermarket, it’s very easy to whip up this
savoury breakfast!
1. Wash
and separate one serving of yakisoba noodles in a sieve
2. Heat
oil in a pan and fry the yakisoba noodles as per instructions on the packet,
including adding the sauce.
3. Add
some green peas into the pan and some canned tuna chunks in spring water.
4. Serve
on a plate
What’s so
good about it?
This dish
is simple to make, especially since the tuna is ready-to-eat. Tuna is brain food and an excellent source of protein. This dish is full of energy.
Feel free to cook with thin pork slices or stir-fry beef as well as adding
other veggies such as carrot, mushroom, and cabbage if you’ve got time. But for
breakfast, I find that this recipe is quick, simple, and easy!
8. Ochazuke
If you’re
in a hurry, this bowl is easy to make if you’ve got some cooked rice! Ochazuke
is a simple Japanese dish where hot water (or green tea) is poured over
rice and topped with seaweed and other salted toppings.
For this quick
meal, I used a pre-made Ochazuke topping from the brand, Nagatanien,
which contains seaweed, rice cracker, and green tea flavour. You can find it at
Daiso.
1. Boil 150mL
of water
2. Put some
warm rice in a bowl and sprinkle the contents of the ochazuke sachet
over the rice.
3. Pour
the hot water (about 150ml) on top of the rice. Don’t make it too soupy.
4. For
this one, I added an umeboshi (dried Japanese plum) on top. You could also
add some ham slices or fish on the side.
What’s so good about it?
This is a
quick meal for when you’re on the go. It’s especially convenient if you’ve got leftover
rice. It provides energy and is very tasty.
9. Tortilla
with Canned Beans and Diced Tomato
If you’ve
got a bit of spare time, why don’t you cook this wholesome, delicious breakfast?
You’ll have some leftovers to last you a few meals!
1. Heat
oil in a pan and cook chopped onion and bacon.
2. In a
separate pan, empty a can of beans (e.g. kidney beans, white beans). Add
chilli spices if you wish. Then add one can of diced tomatoes and let it
simmer until it becomes less soupy.
3. Add in
the bacon and onions and mix well.
4. Scoop
some of the beans mix on top of your tortilla and enjoy with a side of spring
onion, lettuce, and celery.
What’s so
good about it?
Full of
protein, energy, and nutrients from fresh and cooked veggies, this balanced dish
is sure to fuel you for the day!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make it count!
Love, Young
and Unheroic xx
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