With breakfast touted for being the most important meal of the day, it’s useful to have a handful of recipes at your fingertips ready to whip up before heading out the door to start your day.
Eggs are a staple breakfast items. They are high in protein, filling, and they don’t take a lot of time to make.
However, eggs can get boring. If you’re looking for something a little different, here are four diabetic breakfast recipes that bring a whole new meaning to healthy eating.
#1 Protein Packed Breakfast Smoothie
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop unsweetened plant-based protein powder
- 2 Tbsp. raw unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. rolled oats
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
(Suggested Serving)
#2 Strawberry Parfait
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup full-fat unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut
Directions:
- Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Top with sliced strawberries and shredded coconut.
(Suggested Serving)
#3 Overnight Oats
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ banana, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa nibs
Directions:
- Add the oats, milk, and chia seeds to a mason jar. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, top with sliced banana and cocoa nibs.
(Suggested Serving)
#4 Avocado Toast
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 slice toast
- ½ avocado, mashed
- 1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Spread the avocado on the toast. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
(Suggested Serving)
If you’re bored of the traditional style breakfast, give one of these recipes a try. They are filling, delicious, and pack in a healthy dose of nutrient dense ingredients.
What better way to get your day started than with a healthy meal to kick things off?
