Warm Breakfast Recipes

To Cold For A Green Smoothie? Try These Recipes Instead!

I have been getting tons of questions from all of you as to what to eat when it is just to cold for a green smoothie or a green juice first thing in the morning.

Trust me, I totally understand the need for warm foods! When I was living in New York City, there were days when it was so cold out that I couldn’t get warm unless I took a hot shower, drank a cup of tea and had something warm for breakfast. On days like these I totally had to switch out my green smoothie for something warmer.

Something I discovered on my health and wellness journey is that sometimes “traditional” breakfast foods first thing in the morning are not what I needed in order to nourish my body. Having a salad or stew felt so much better to me and might be what you are needing. I encourage you to take time to experiment with different types of foods to see how your body feels.

I am fortunate to now be living somewhere warmer, but on those colder mornings I also like to have something warm and nourishing.

Enjoy these recipes and hope they keep your warm on those cold winter mornings.

Sweet Quinoa Breakfast 

Grocery List:

• Quinoa or Quinoa Flakes
• 1 cup of Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup of Slivered Almonds
• 1 cup of sliced Strawberries and Blueberries
• 1 spoonful of Coconut oil

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa, adding 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water in a small pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover pot. When the quinoa is almost cooking, put a spoonful of coconut oil in the pan and stir it around.
2. Take quinoa off the stove and place half of it into a bowl. Then add in 1 cup of almond milk, slivered almonds and fresh fruit.
3. You can keep the rest of the quinoa as a side for dinner or to have for breakfast the following morning. You can just heat it up quickly in a saucepan.
4. You can play around and experiment with different toppings; I also like unsweetened coconut, bananas and cinnamon.

Katie B Tip: A Balanced Beings reader sent in a recipe for quinoa with peanut butter and jelly, we loved it as much as she did! Something new and delicious to try. Have fun & experiment in the kitchen.

Veggie Stew 

Grocery List:

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 5-8 large mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cups of lentils
• 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of curry
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 5 cups of veggie or chicken stock

Directions:

1. Combine the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, lentils, broth and spices into a slow cooker, crock-pot.
2. Cover the cooker and cook on high for 8 hours, overnight. When you wake up in the morning you have a warm and nourishing treat for breakfast.

Chia Seed Pudding 

Grocery List:

• 1/4 cup of Chia Seeds
• 1 1/4 cup of Almond Milk
• 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• A dash of cinnamon
• *I think it is sweet without honey or maple syrup but if you would like to add some extra sweetness then you can add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.

Directions:

1. Add Chia Seeds into a Mason Jar
2. Add in Almond Milk
3. Add in Vanilla & Cinnamon & Sweetener
4. Shake it up for about a minute
5. Place in fridge (take out of the fridge in 20 minutes, shake it again to make sure it’s not clumpy and put it back into the fridge)
6. Leave in the fridge for an hour, take out and enjoy!

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