Breakfast recipes to start your day – and your year – right!

Bowls of gut goodness, guaranteed.

We all want to start a busy day feeling our best, right?

What we choose to put into our bodies each morning can really set the tone for that, and it begins with breakfast. Take a moment to nourish your gut, brain and immune health with expert-approved topping ideas you can mix and match to elevate and supercharge a standard bowl of porridge. We've got you covered with three quick and easy combinations that taste seriously good.

Breakfast is especially important to us, as that's the best time to take your friendly bacteria supplements too!

Sweet, warming or spicy: our experts’ top taste combinations

• Turmeric, dates and honey (plus a pinch of black pepper and olive oil) - warm
• Stewed apples, almonds and chia seeds - warm
• Ginger, cinnamon, chopped nuts, blueberries and raw maple syrup - cool

The science behind each topping

• Frozen blueberries: these delicious berries contain polyphenols to help boost immunity, plus they’re great brain food!
• Cinnamon: this warming spice helps fight bad gut bacteria and stabilises your blood sugar
• Ginger: grating fresh ginger into porridge gives a tasty kick, is great for your immune system and helps ease inflammation
• Stewed apples: filled with vitamin C and potassium, plus when stewed apples release a special form of gut-healing fibre called pectin that can reduce inflammation and remove toxins
• Ground almonds: keep you feeling fuller for longer and can help support mood and energy levels
• Chia seeds: packed full of omega 3 fatty acids to support brain and heart health. Pop them into your porridge before cooking with your choice of milk as the absorption makes them easier to digest
• Turmeric: contains immune-boosting and antiviral properties. Heat yours up in a warm bowl of porridge with your favourite oil and a pinch of black pepper, to activate and better absorb the goodness
• Dates - these are excellent natural sweeteners which are high in fibre
• Honey - good quality honey contains antioxidants and may help lower cholesterol levels
• Raw maple syrup - raw organic maple syrup is a great alternative to sugar and sweeteners, it is high in antioxidants and can be anti-inflammatory

So why not try one, or all three of these delicious breakfasts that will boost your body and your brain! Or mix and match these delicious toppings to create your own boosting breakfast recipe!

You may also like to read the following articles:

Make a Family Morning Routine You Love

Microbiologist's Tips for Winter Health

Top Tips From Instagram Mums