Good balanced breakfasts are normally a combination of low GI carbohydrates, proteins and good quality fats.
In just a few minutes you can prepare this refreshing healthy fruit breakfast in a bowl.
Nutritional benefits
Light and easy meal for the digestive system first thing in the morning
Complete meal – balanced ratio of carbohydrates, protein and good fats – omega 3
Fibre to improve
Ingredients – serves 1
1 cup of seasonal fruit of your choice – paw paw, nectarines, mango
2 tablespoons of pure whey protein or pea protein powder
1/2 cup of coconut milk
1 tablespoon of linseed meal or chia seeds
2 tablespoons of a whole grain of your choice – rolled oats, muesli or cooked quinoa
Optional ingredients
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1/2 cup of frozen berries
1–2 dollops of honey or a natural sweetener to taste – stevia, coconut sugar, xylitol
Berrygood sauce (see recipe)
Preparation instructions
First dissolve the protein powder with a half the quantity of coconut milk. Add the sweetener if you are using it in this step. Once dissolved, add the remaining coconut milk.
Cut the fruit into small chunks and place gently in a bowl and pour over the milk mix.
Sprinkle linseed meal or chia seeds and a whole grain of your choice on top. I use fruit free muesli.
Finish with a topping of your choice – berries or my famous berry good sauce and a pinch of cinnamon to decorate.