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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but it can be hard to keep it fun and varied, especially on weekdays!

Here are some fun, tasty and healthy ways you can enjoy breakfast and keep it interesting.

1. Avocado on toast
So simple – an avocado + bread = avocado toast! So tasty and nutritious.

2. Homemade Granola
Granola has a bad rep because of sugar and oil content but if YOU make it then YOU can control what you put in.

3. Healthy Pancakes
Pancakes? Who said pancakes? You won’t believe how easy these are – or how healthy!

4. Chia Seed Pudding
Ok so the texture is a little funny but it is packed with nutrients and goodness. To make just cover some chia seeds with almond milk or coconut milk. Fridge overnight. Add fruit and honey.

5. Baked egg in avocado
Just break an egg into a partially hollowed avocado and bake in the oven until the egg sets.

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Breakfast is hands down the best meal of the day – and this just proves it!

If you’ve ever wondered what different countries eat for breakfast then look no further than this Buzzfeed video.

Which is your favourite? We love the idea of naan with butter and jam, yum!

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These egg muffins are so easy to make and are healthy too!

What you’ll need:

  • 30 ml skimmed milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 handful of sliced ham
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 handful of grated cheddar cheese

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Grease a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 180°C. You can put muffin cases in too to make them even easier to remove.
  2. Chop the tomato, spring onion and ham into small pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin and place in the oven.
  5. Bake for about 25mins until golden and set.
  6. Enjoy on the go or for a nice breakfast with some fried mushrooms and rashers.
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Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast and can be served alongside tortilla wraps, guacamole, refried beans and some hot jalapeños.

Although it seems like a lot of ingredients, the actual base recipe is very economical.

What you’ll need:

  • 400g tin of tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red or green chilli pepper
  • Handful of fresh spinach
  • 1 chorizo sausage, chopped roughly
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 eggs

What you’ll need to do:

  1. In a cast-iron frying pan (or one you can put under the grill), add some oil and when it is hot, add the finely chopped onion, chilli pepper and garlic.
  2. When they have softened, add the chorizo, smoked paprika and  roughly chopped peppers.
  3. When the chorizo cooks a little and begins to release its oil, add the tin of tomatoes.
  4. Add the sugar and season to taste.
  5. Cook for about 10mins over medium heat or until the chorizo is cooked. Add the torn spinach.
  6. Make two wells in the middle of the mixture and crack an egg in each.
  7. Place the pan under the grill until the egg has cooked to your liking.
  8. Enjoy!
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We could all do with a bit of help in the morning to get the day off on the right track. You might even manage to give the person sitting next to you on the bus a friendly smile if you start off on the right foot.

Try these four things before heading to work… you will feel the better for it – we promise.

Eat breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping it is not only bad for your health but a hungry worker is a grumpy worker.

Have a cup of warm lemon water
This drink may not sound particularly appealing but it activates digestion and is a sure way to prevent dehydration before you get to the office.

Exercise
This is usually the last thing most people want to do in the morning but it is one of the best things you can do. Go for a quick jog or do some stretches, whatever you choose will help relieve any stress.

Create a positive mantra
Tell yourself you’re going to have an awesome day. You’ll be surprised at how amazing you will feel after saying it out loud a few times.

Now go on and enjoy your day!

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This granola recipe is so simple and perfect for those of us who shudder at the thought of porridge. A tastier alternative for getting healthy oats into your diet!

What you’ll need:

  • 150g rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 80g mixed nuts
  • 50g pumpkin seeds
  • 50g sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

 What you’ll need to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 180. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine the oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and coconut.
  3. Pour in the honey and using your hands (to get the granola cluster effect) mix the honey with the oats mixture.
  4. If the mixture seems dry add a little more honey.
  5. Transfer the granola mixture to the lined baking tray and spread out as sparsely as possible to ensure even cooking.
  6. Cook for about 20mins, regularly shaking up the oats with a spoon to make sure it all gets cooked.
  7. Remove and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container.
  8. Serve for easy, healthy and fast breakfasts with greek yoghurt, strawberries and banana.
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These pancakes are the best thing to happen to breakfast since…ever. Two healthy ingredients blended together to make a pancake, amazing!

What you’ll need:

  • 1 banana – chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

(Yes, that’s it!)

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Place the banana and egg in a bowl and blend using a hand blender until smooth.
  2. Heat 1/4 tsp coconut oil/olive oil in a single egg frying pan (you know, the tiny ones).
  3. When the oil is heated add about 1/2 ladle to the pan and allow to cook on the bottom before (carefully!) flipping over and cooking the other side. Be careful not to make it too thick or it may not cook properly in the middle.
  4. Continue until you have used all of the batter.
  5. Serve with fruit and some honey drizzled on top.

Top tips:

  • Add a handful of oats before you blend for a more balanced breakfast.
  •  Throw in some cinnamon for a lovely aroma and warmth.
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