Why is breakfast so important?

Experts have long stressed the importance of breakfast as part of a healthy lifestyle, saying that first morning meal kicks off your metabolism and sets the tone for the day.

With the popularity of intermittent fasting, some people delay that first bite. But the timing of your meal doesn’t negate the importance of making sure it has the essential nutrients your body needs: Complex carbohydrates for instant energy, protein to keep you going and fiber to help you feel fuller longer.

You should also choose your ingredients wisely so you know what you’re putting into your body. Avoid processed foods, opting for whole foods instead. Using organic breakfast ingredients when possible is also a wise decision. Organic food is fresher, has fewer pesticides, is non-GMO and has more nutrients than their non-organic counterparts. Plus, organic farming is better for the environment.

Supplements can add nutrients to breakfast

You can also consider powder supplements when thinking about breakfast ideas. Supplements such as Nutrilite™ Organics Plant Protein Powders or Nutrilite Organics Superfood Powders easily increase the nutrient level of your meal without adding a lot of extra preparation steps.

The Plant Protein Powders can help when your goal is a protein breakfast, while adding the Superfood Powders to your breakfast recipes supplies beneficial plant nutrients while supporting other aspects of your health, like energy, digestion or antioxidant protection.

We know it’s easy to fall into a rut when it comes to breakfast ideas, so we’ve collected a few organic breakfast recipes to help shake up your palate and make your first meal of the day filled with nutrients—no matter when you choose to eat it.

Avocado Toast with Lemon Mustard Dressing

Dressing ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ½ scoop Nutrilite Organics Green Superfood Powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Toast ingredients:

• 1 avocado

• ½ scoop Nutrilite Organics Green Superfood Powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1 slice whole grain bread, toasted

• Handful of leafy greens

Directions:

Mix ingredients for dressing in a jar or small bowl.

In separate bowl, mash avocado with salt and Green Superfood Powder, mixing until combined. Spread onto toast, top with greens and drizzle with dressing. Other toppings to consider: pumpkin seeds, sweet and savory granola (see below), crumbled feta or pomegranate seeds.

Make-Ahead Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

• 1 scoop Nutrilite Organics Antioxidant Superfood Powder

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup water

• 2 tbsp agave syrup

• Yogurt of choice

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except yogurt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring often until sauce thickens.

Once sauce has cooled, spoon 2 tbsp into the bottom of single serving jars. Top with yogurt and refrigerate. The recipe yields 1 ½ cups of fruit mixture. It can also be used as topping for oatmeal or pancakes or as part of an overnight oats recipe.

Sweet + Savory Granola with Protein Powder

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• ¼ cup raw pecans

• 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds

• ¼ cup oil

• 2 tbsp agave syrup

• 1 scoop Nutrilite Organics Vanilla Plant Protein Powder

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp ginger

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Mix oil, seasonings, agave syrup and protein powder together in medium bowl. In large bowl, combine oats, seeds and nuts. Add the seasonings and syrup mixture to the oats, stirring to combine and coat evenly.

Bake for one hour or until golden and crispy, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning. Let cool before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy with plain yogurt, avocado toast, salads and more!

Learn more about breakfast

With three new recipes to add to your routine, you shouldn’t have to worry about falling into a breakfast rut. To learn more about why breakfast is so important, check out what Nutrilite Senior Researcher and Registered Dietitian Holiday Zanetti has to say.

And if you’re looking for a way to start a healthy breakfast routine, consider taking the Nutrilite 10-Day Breakfast Challenge. It can help you identify and achieve goals, provide delicious breakfast recipes and offer other guidance and recommendations.