Chloe Leal
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the daily, an even more important before your early morning workout! Thankfully these fitness gurus were able to give us a sneak peek at their morning plate and how it helps the get ready for their morning sweat!
So here are some tips to create a perfect breakfast for you!
Kayla Itsines, the creator of the BBG program
She says she makes sure to have a breakfast that will give her energy throughout the day and will not leave her wanting something sweet in less than half an hour! One of her favourite breakfast is quinoa porridge with figs, “It gives me that little bit of sweetness so I won’t want a piece of chocolate later – which is something that’s really common for a lot of women,” as she told the Forbes
Courtesy kaylaitsines.com
Check out her Instagram for more delicious breakfast recipes: @kaylaitsines
Devin Brugman and Natasha Oakley, co-founders of Monday Active
Monday Active is a thoughtfully designed, look good, feel good capsule collection featuring a simple and sleek black and white palette and ultra-flattering silhouettes for any figure.
“We love to start our mornings with a delicious berry and yogurt bowl. Plain Greek yogurt with berries and a little honey is our favourite. If we’re looking for a little protein we’ll do scrambled eggs or avocado toast! Yum!” —Devin Brugman & Natasha Oakley, Co-Founders of Monday Active.
Michelle Wahler, the CEO and co-founder of Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga is a luxury brand designed for a seamlessly transition from studio to street, celebrating all body types!
For her breakfast is an action sport, “I usually eat during fittings, meetings or standing at my desk, so making sure that it’s nutrient-dense is really important. I am in love with the Acai Bowl they are as delicious as they are gorgeous and of course Acai is a super, super food.” —Michelle Wahler, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Yoga
Courtesy of Michelle Wahler beyond yoga website
Check it out: http://www.beyondyoga.com/about-us/our-story
Try one of these delicious, energizing breakfasts out to start your morning hip and healthy!
Healthy Quinoa Porridge Recipe
This quinoa porridge is a great breakfast meal! It is an awesome alternative to regular porridge that is made with oats, and the best bit is you can add whatever you like to it! Have you tried this healthy recipe before?
Serves 2
Ingredients:250ml water80g (1/2 cup) quinoa125ml milk of choice1 tsp pure vanilla extract80g (1/2 cup) blueberries15g (1 tbsp) cranberries or raspberriesHoney or pure maple syrup, to serve
Directions:
- Rinse the quinoa well in cold, running water.
- Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until soft or most of the water has been absorbed.
- Add the milk and vanilla and cook for a further 10 minutes until creamy.
- Leave the porridge to sit, covered for 7-10 minutes before serving. The porridge will thicken during this time.
- Spoon into serving bowls, scatter over the berries, drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy.
Serving tip: You can top or add into the quinoa porridge your choice of fruit- try berries, banana, apple, pear or a combination. Other ideas for on or in the porridge include nuts, chia seeds and coconut flakes.
Courtesy of Kaylas blog : https://www.kaylaitsines.com/blogs/recipe/64260739-healthy-quinoa-porridge-recipe
