With springtime at the helm of our fingertips, the vitamin D-deprived troglodytes residing within us all winter begin to get antsy sitting behind a cubicle. To help you kick any mid-week gloom, try these protein-packed, antioxidant-rich breakfast bowls for something to look forward to every morning.
Simply Berry Bowl
What you’ll need:
3 to 4 cups fruit of your preference. Best used with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or mango.
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 pint plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh coconut flakes
Fresh granola for topping
How it’s done:
- Wash and dry berries; cut strawberries into pieces.
- Mix berries in a separate bowl.
- Crack coconut and spoon out a tablespoon of fresh coconut flakes.
- Spoon pint of Greek yogurt into bowl.
- Add mixed berries on top of yogurt.
- Sprinkle with a layer of granola and coconut flakes.
Banana Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
What you’ll need:
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup oats
1 cup skim milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 banana – sliced
1 apple – sliced
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons granola
How it’s done:
- In a medium pot over medium heat, stir together milk, water, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Once boiling, add in oats, banana and apple.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with chia seeds and granola once oatmeal is ready.
Strawberry Belgian Waffle Bowl
What you’ll need:
1 cup sliced strawberry
2 cups Breyers Real Fruit Strawberry Topping
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 cup skim milk
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whipped topping
How it’s done:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar substitute and baking powder.
- In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks and add milk, butter and vanilla; mix. Stir into dry mix. Fold into batter.
- Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix sliced strawberries with strawberry topping until perfectly blended.
- Dice waffle into four sections, place in bowl.
- Top with mixed strawberry topping. Add whipped topping and other fruit of your choice.
Acai Power Smoothie Bowl
What you’ll need:
4 ounces frozen unsweetened açai puree
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 ripe banana
1/2 cup blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup granola
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Squeeze of lime juice
How it’s done:
- Dice banana and strawberries.
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Spoon smoothie into a medium-sized bowl.
- Top with remaining fruit and granola. Serve immediately.
Egg White Delight
What you’ll need:
2 cups liquid egg whites
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup white mushroom
pinch of salt and pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coconut oil
How it’s done:
- Spray small skillet with coconut oil. Add medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix liquid egg whites with spinach and mushroom.
- Pour mix into skillet.
- Cook until whites are fluffy and firm.
Top with salt, pepper and Parmesan for flavor.