Creating a Balanced Breakfast
Breakfast often centres around carbohydrates, such as cereals or toast, which can make it trickier to create a balanced plate compared to lunch or dinner. However, small adjustments can help you feel fuller for longer, support blood sugar control, and give you a great start to the day.
Balance Your Plate
Try reducing the portion of complex carbohydrates, like oats or wheat biscuits, and adding:
Protein: e.g., Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, or nut butter
Healthy fats: e.g., a tablespoon of crushed nuts or seeds
This combination fuels your body more effectively and keeps energy levels steady throughout the morning.
Skipping Breakfast
We recommend eating 3 balanced meals a day as it helps to ensure we fuel our body with enough energy and meet our nutritional requirements.
Smart Condiments
Add flavour and nutrients to your breakfast with options such as:
Nut butter
Avocado
Cottage cheese
Try to avoid spreads like jam and marmalade, which are high in added sugar. A homemade fruit coulis without added sugar is a healthier alternative. Other flavour boosters include vanilla essence, cocoa powder, or cinnamon.
Choosing the Right Cereals
Many cereals contain added sugars, so always check the ingredients list. For options like Weetabix or Shredded Wheat, one wheat biscuit provides a serving of complex carbohydrates (1/4 plate).
To make your cereal breakfast more balanced, try:
Adding protein: plain Greek yoghurt or whole milk
Including healthy fats: milled linseed or natural peanut butter
Topping with fruit: berries, banana, or kiwi slices
Alternatively, you could try our toasted muesli or one of our overnight oats recipes for a convenient and nutritious start to your day.