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5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
Winter is a magical time of the year. It's full of festive flavors, music and events. The cold temperatures and fireplace-filled days of winter make it the perfect season to enjoy a hot meal, especially on those chilly winter mornings. While we'll admit that getting out of your cozy bed on a cold morning is a difficult task (even for the early birds), the prospect of a warm breakfast is sure to make it a lot easier. Because cold weather can quickly drain your energy, it's crucial to choose a warm and healthy breakfast to keep you energized and full until lunchtime. To help you spring out of bed on the next crisp winter morning, we've rounded up five of our favorite breakfasts, each of which will help keep you warm and cozy this winter.
For the mornings when you need a warm pick me up, we recommend a delicious hot bowl of Oregon Marionberry and Hazelnut Oats. This filling breakfast will warm you from the inside out and can be made in less than 30 minutes! Delicious when freshly cooked, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Plus, the sweet flavor of Marionberries, when mixed with the nutty flavors of hazelnut, will satisfy just about anyone's sweet tooth.Marionberry, a hybrid between the Chehalem and Olallie Blackberries, makes this oatmeal is an incredibly rich treat! Commonly described as the "king of the blackberries," Marionberries are exclusively grown in Oregon. While they can be purchased in other states, don't worry if your local grocery store doesn't carry this berry. Just swap the Marionberries in this recipe for traditional blackberries to create a similar delicious flavor.Made with our Steel Cut Oats, these Oregon Marionberry and Hazelnut Oats are a convenient and nutritious warm breakfast recipe loaded with health benefits. An excellent source of protein and low in saturated fat, this whole grain is an incredibly easy way to add a boost of nutrients to your diet. When topped with a delicious homemade hazelnut crumble, this breakfast is one that you'll desire all winter long!If you're craving even more flavor, feel free to get creative with your toppings! Adding fun and flavorful toppings like coconut flakes, candied bacon, or even a dollop of almond butter can quickly turn this breakfast into a mouthwatering dessert.
Ever had bulgur for breakfast? If the answer is no, you're not alone! This Breakfast Bulgur and Millet Grain Bowl recipe is one of our favorite hot breakfast recipes and features whole grains, nutrient-dense veggies and protein-packed eggs. It's easy to make and ready in just 35 minutes. Plus, it's an effortless recipe to cook in large quantities, making it a great meal if you're expecting guests for breakfast! Bulgur, a wheat that is popularly used in traditional eastern dishes, is easy to prepare and packed with nutrition.While many recipes feature bulgur as a dinner dish, with the right ingredients, you can quickly transform it into a tasty breakfast treat. Swiftly cooked and prepared with little effort, bulgur is a minimally processed grain that maintains its nutritional value. Packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, it is a great choice for a hot breakfast recipe.If you want a sweet treat, try sweetening your bulgur breakfast with honey or maple syrup or top it with fresh berries, cinnamon sugar or peanut butter! Now, if a savory breakfast is more your style, add a poached egg or two.
Who doesn't love cookies for breakfast? We'd say that (almost) everyone has dreamt of setting the oatmeal to the side and biting into a delicious warm breakfast cookie instead. Well, we're telling you to take the bite of that cookie and trade in your everyday breakfast for something new. The best part? You don't have to throw your health (or your oats) out the window to do so. In fact, it's just the opposite! These nutritious oat-based breakfast cookies are a tasty boost to your morning. If you make these cookies ahead of time, make sure you heat them up in the microwave for a few seconds so you can have a warm and tasty treat to start your day.One of the many benefits of eating oats for breakfast is that they're full of protein and fiber. These nutrients help boost your energy levels and may keep you feeling fuller longer, which makes these cookies a great way to fuel your morning activities and are a great pre- or post-workout treat.Test out this hot breakfast recipe the next time you're hoping to sweeten up your morning routine. Make the recipe your own and add in extra ingredients like raisins, fruits or even cacao bits! The flavor possibilities when cooking with oats are endless and can be customized to your taste buds.
Don't have time in the mornings to make a warm, healthy meal? We have the perfect solution - start making your breakfast the night before! Rolling out of bed and waking up to a tasty breakfast is a great feeling, especially when that breakfast is a nutrient powerhouse! We understand that sometimes there is not enough time to cook and prep that delicious Eggs Benedict that you've been craving, or even to whip up some of your favorite chocolate waffles. But just because you're running low on time doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a delicious breakfast. For the mornings when you don't have time to make what you're craving, and a bowl of cereal isn't enough, try this recipe and make your breakfast the night before! Easy to make and prep beforehand, this Slow Cooker Apple Pear Oatmeal is the breakfast you need for those busy days.The perfect combination of oats, apples, pears, cinnamon, and brown sugar makes this meal a nearly perfect one. Extremely rich in antioxidants and fiber, apples are the ideal fruit to start your day. When paired with our Steel Cut Oats, this fiber-rich fruit will help keep you fueled all day long. Plus, when combined with the anti-inflammatory properties of pears, this breakfast works to boost both your energy and health! If you love this recipe and crave it again, you can easily make a large batch of it and reheat individual servings throughout the week.
Now that we've talked about how delicious healthy breakfast cookies can be, we thought we'd share one of our favorite recipes - a gluten free version of oatmeal cookies that nearly anyone can enjoy! While common cookie dough is made with flour or traditional oats, this recipe uses Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats to ensure that these oatmeal cookies and completely free of gluten! To top it off, raisins are added into the mix giving these cookies a sweet, soft texture.If you're still wondering what this cookie tastes like think cinnamon raisin bagels, but better, we've taken one of the most loved bagels of all time and turned it into a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream, some vanilla yogurt, or even heat it and spread cream cheese across it like you would a bagel. This cookie is sure to become one of your favorite sweet and easy breakfast recipes.And there you have it! From warm breakfast bars dipped in yogurt, to a toasted muesli breakfast. Staying warm and healthy this winter is easy as cake - literally!Remember, each of these recipes can be modified according to your specific taste buds, and we urge you to get creative with them!Don't feel the creative juices flowing just yet? Don't fret. Here are a few of our favorite healthy ingredients to add to these recipes to boost the flavor and nutritional value just a bit!Additional Ingredients:Berries - Delicious and nutritious. Berries offer up a number of impressive health benefits!Cinnamon - This sweet and savory spice has been shown to help lower blood pressure levels and might even help regulate your cholesterol.Coconut Flakes - An easy way to add a tropical vibe to your dish, coconut is a fruit full of healthy fats and disease-fighting antioxidants.Chia Seeds - These seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and are incredibly rich in antioxidants.Cacao - Sweeten up your breakfast with cacao. It's full of anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to improved cardiovascular health!
Wrapping Up
On your next cold winter morning, try whipping up one of these tasty treats to get your day going! Whether prepared the night before or made the morning of, these recipes are easy and versatile, serving as the perfect breakfasts for any chilly morning. For more warm and healthy breakfast ideas, visit the Bobs Red Mill blog today.