Tasty Tuesday: A Better Breakfast to Kickoff the New Year

Kickoff the New Year with some better breakfast options. It is the most important meal of the day for a reason! Nutritious, delicious and packed with protein to keep you energized all day long, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you away from some unhealthy morning choices. Trust us, you'll devour these all year long!

Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:
1 cup (100 g) gluten-free oats
14 oz (400 ml) coconut milk
1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 cup almonds
1 cup raspberries
1-2 Tbs nut butter of choice
2 Tbs coconut flakes
1-2 Tbs maple syrup, to taste

Instructions:
Add the coconut milk and the oats to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Stir in the maple syrup.
Wash the berries. Add the oats, berries, and almonds to a bowl. Sprinkle with some coconut flakes and nut butter of you choice.

Overnight Oats

Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk (in the can)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
0-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
1/3 cup chopped ripe mango
1/2 ripe banana, chopped or mashed
2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions:
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.

Sensational Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 banana
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup ice

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
You may need to stop, stir, and run again to get everything blended.
Add a little extra water or orange juice if it's too thick. Serve immediately.

Start your day the right way with these better breakfast options and devour the details of a healthier New Year!