Do weekday breakfasts sometimes remind you of that time you had a really big dream for your 2 year old’s birthday party? You said to yourself: “No problem, I got this”. And then, post toddler-apocalypse, your husband finds you, huddled & shaking in the corner, cross-eyed and traumatized, water balloons clogging the toilet, marker scribbles across your favourite painting, streamers stuffed down your shirt and chocolate cake matted to your hair, couch, and up your dog’s nose? Maybe you’ve learned from past experience? Perhaps you are now able to recognize when it’s time for some simplicity, a few new ideas, and a fresh game plan.
Keep it simple!
I’ve been there. It’s a mad dash in the mornings. People can’t find things, there’s panic over lost keys and matching socks, neatly folded laundry sprays all over the place, and last minute homework tears are watering down the cornflakes. Ok, maybe it’s not quite that bad, but some days feel like the walls are closing in and the idea of making a well-rounded, real food breakfast, feels like a lost cause.
It’s time for a breakfast reset!
I’ve got a plan. I know, I know, you’ve got enough plans on the go at the moment and you don’t need another project. But. But. But. Here me out. Even though you may already have enough things all planned out in your life and you may not be wanting to add more regime to your over-regimented life, creating a game plan encourages change and better guarantees success.
When it comes to feeding our selves and our families real food in the form of delicious meals, you cannot make it happen without a little planning. This is a fact. The work has to happen and some kind of planning has to be in place or you will not keep up with the eating madness, I assure you. And if your goal is to include eating more Plant Based Foods, this is a great way to keep you on track 😉
AND steer clear of the overwhelm.
So here’s the idea:
What about a 5 Day Breakfast Rotation?
How it works: You choose 5 weekday themes and write them down. Mount them on your fridge on a piece of paper or whiteboard, or even a chalkboard. Before the week begins, insert your 5 weekday breakfasts under each breakfast theme header. It’s that simple. The breakfasts don’t need to be overly elaborate, you can keep them as simple or complex as you like. I suggest you stick mainly to ingredients that you can bulk shop for: oats, buckwheat, chia seeds, gluten-free flour, almond/cashew butter, plant-based milk/coconut milk, nuts, seeds, frozen berries/fruit, etc. Take in to consideration your schedule and time allowance, who’s making breakfast (you, Hubby, Nanny, Gramma, Teen), and what could potentially be prepped the night before.
Simplify the breakfast chaos with a little game plan.
Monday Theme: Oats & Groats
Ideas:
Overnight Oats
Simple Oatmeal
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Apple Date Crisp with Coconut Yogourt
Simple Buckwheat Groats
Overnight Groats
Banana Bread Buckwheat Bowl
Blueberry Buckwheat Breakfast Pudding
Tuesdays: Smoothies & Muffins/Bars
Ideas:
Smoothies:
Blueberry Banana Bliss
Citrus Bomber
Good Morning Sunshine
Green Monster
Banana Chocolate Monkey
Muffins:
Morning Glory
Morning Endurance
Coconut Banana
Apple Sauce
Coconut Mango Blueberry
Berry Explosion
Banana Oat Bars
Energy Cookies
Wednesdays: Chia Pudding Perfection
Ideas:
Vanilla Chia Pudding + Granola + Fresh Berries
Lemon Meringue Chia Pudding + Blueberries + Toasted Almonds
Chocolate Chia Pudding + Sliced Banana + Hemp Hearts + Cacao Crunch Granola
Blood Orange Chia Pudding + Cinnamon Granola
Thursdays: Burrito Styles
Ideas: (just throw them in a wrap & devour 😊)
Roasted Squash + Hummus + Spinach + Grated Beet
Roasted Yams + Black Beans + Avocado + Salsa
Falafel + Cashew Tatziki + Lettuce + Cucumber
Roasted Veg Mix (Beets, Onions, Peppers, Broccoli) + Parsley Pesto
Fridays: Pile Em Up Pancakes
Ideas:
Simple Gluten Free Oat Pancakes
Chocolatey Pancakes + Coconut Yogourt/Whip Cream
Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
Banana Pancakes + Homemade Chocolate Sauce
And so there you have it! My stance on planning ahead is no secret. Helping my clients get organized, giving them the inspiration to make change, and offering dynamite recipe ideas to persuade them is how I role and really, what makes this work successful & rewarding!
I hope you have found some tidbits of motivation here and will utilize some of these ideas to shake things up in your own kitchen!
In order to make change happen, we need to make change happen!!
May your future breakfasts be magnificent!!🌱
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