August may be the final month of winter in Queensland, but the mornings can still feel surprisingly cool. A warm, nourishing breakfast is a comforting way to begin the day and can help keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Here are five simple breakfast ideas made with wholesome ingredients that are easy to keep in your pantry.
1. Cinnamon Apple Porridge
Classic porridge becomes even more comforting with warm apple and cinnamon.
Cook rolled oats with milk or your favourite plant-based milk, then stir through chopped or grated apple and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Top with walnuts, chia seeds or a spoonful of natural yoghurt.
Try adding:
- Rolled oats
- Cinnamon
- Chia seeds
- Walnuts
- Natural peanut or almond butter
2. Berry and Almond Baked Oats
Baked oats are perfect for busy mornings because they can be prepared ahead of time and reheated as needed.
Combine rolled oats with milk, mashed banana, frozen berries, cinnamon and almond butter. Bake until golden and serve warm with yoghurt or an extra spoonful of nut butter.
Frozen berries work well during winter and provide natural sweetness and colour.
3. Warm Chia and Oat Breakfast Bowl
Chia seeds do not have to be served cold. Combining them with oats creates a creamy, warming breakfast that is rich in fibre.
Cook oats with milk, then stir through chia seeds and allow the mixture to thicken. Add sliced banana, stewed pear, pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of honey.
Start with a small amount of chia if you are not accustomed to eating a lot of fibre, and remember to drink enough water throughout the day.
4. Savoury Eggs with Greens and Avocado
Breakfast does not always have to be sweet.
Serve scrambled, poached or boiled eggs with sautéed spinach, mushrooms and avocado on wholegrain or sourdough toast. Add herbs, black pepper, chilli flakes or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for extra flavour.
This breakfast provides a satisfying combination of protein, healthy fats and vegetables.
5. Buckwheat Pancakes with Warm Fruit
Buckwheat flour creates hearty pancakes with a slightly nutty flavour.
Make a simple batter using buckwheat flour, eggs, milk and a little baking powder. Serve the pancakes with warm berries, stewed apple or pear, natural yoghurt and a sprinkle of seeds.
Despite its name, buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. However, people with coeliac disease should choose a product that is clearly labelled gluten-free to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Make Winter Mornings Easier
Keep a few versatile staples on hand so that a nourishing breakfast is always within reach:
- Rolled oats
- Chia, linseeds and pumpkin seeds
- Nuts and natural nut butters
- Cinnamon and other warming spices
- Buckwheat flour
- Frozen berries
- Plant-based or dairy milk
- Natural yoghurt
A warm breakfast does not need to be complicated. With a few wholesome ingredients, you can create something comforting, nutritious and delicious to enjoy throughout the final weeks of winter.
Visit us in-store to explore our range of oats, seeds, nuts, nut butters, gluten-free flours and other nourishing breakfast essentials.
