It is six weeks until Christmas, this means we will be eating more indulgently. Which is why we need to look at how to start your day the right way.
We all at times love a brunch or a good old fry up, especially after a heavy night the night before. But for me, I find starting the day with a healthier start does help me through the day. It also makes me feel a little better about myself.
Protein powders are an easy way to give your metabolism that boost it needs. Especially before a work out. This is made easier with the supermarkets full of protein products. But these come at a price that you can make yourself at home for a fraction of the price.
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About Naked Pea -Pea Protein Powder
What I love about the Pea Protein Powder is that it is made from just one ingredient. Yellow Split Peas, that is it there are no additives or artificial sweeteners. Pea protein is easily absorbed by the body, making it an excellent plant-based alternative to whey protein.
Below are a few ideas how you can incorporate the start of your day the healthy way with Pea Protein Powders
Classic Naked Pea Protein Smoothie
A smoothie is always my go to ‘quick’ breakfast for those days I do not want to eat anything. The great thing is smoothies are so versatile and you can add what you have in
Blend together:
- 1 scoop Naked Pea protein powder
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 cup oat milk or almond milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon – optional
- A shot of espresso for a caffeine boost if needed – you should try it if you love iced coffees
Berry Boost Shake
Along with bananas we always have berries in the house. I also buy the frozen smoothie packs in the supermarket so we have those to hand if we have no fresh berries in. This is a slightly lighter smoothie to the one above.
Blend together:
- 1 scoop Naked Pea
- ½ cup fresh or frozen berries – blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup – this is optional but adds a little more sweetness
- ¾ cup coconut water or oat milk
- A handful of spinach – this is optional and honestly you can not taste it
Protein Oats – Either Hot or Overnight Oats
A real comfort breakfast for me is porridge. For me it is for those lazy mornings when you want that bit of comfort. The great thing is you can either make them fresh and have hot or prepare the night before.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop Naked Pea
- 1 cup milk – whichever you use
- Dash of cinnamon or vanilla
- Toppings – berries, chopped nuts, bananas literally anything you have
How To Make:
For hot oats, cook oats in milk as usual, then stir in protein powder at the end. Top with whatever topping you want
For overnight oats, mix all ingredients in a jar, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy cold in the morning.
Quick Blender Pancakes
I could not help but finish with banana pancakes. I first learnt about these a few years ago and they make a perfect breakfast treat.
Blend
- 1 scoop Naked Pea
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Splash of milk
You cook them as you would a normal pancake. Cook each side until golden and fluffy and then serve topped with honey drizzled over, yoghurt, fresh fruit or whatever toppings you like.
Do you use Protein Powders? If so how do you have yours?
I love a smoothie in the morning, as well as eggs with spinach – a great way to start the day!
I do love a smoothie in the summer not so much in the winter
I have tried pea protein before but found it a litte bitter and too strong. is this the same?
I found this did not really have the aftertaste but maybe I put stronger flavours with it to mask
I found the pea protein flavour too dominating so prefer whey protein
Everyone has their own preferences, it is finding what works for you and your prefereces
so.many greT variation of health options – I’m a big believer of mixing f foods a stressed they normally taste greT
It is all about a healthy start that is satisfying and keeps you going until lunch time
Definitely going to be giving these recipes a try. I’m terrible when it comes to starting the day healthy. Last year I think I had a mince pie for breakfast every day in December!
I don’t like mince pies so would not be doing that, smoothies are so adaptable to whatever you have in which is what I love, also the banana pancakes are a must try
Those recipes look easy and appealing. Thank you. After years of eating carb breakfasts, I moved back to protein breakfasts and was astonished at how much fuller and better I felt. Pea protein is often found in my kitchen!
Smoothies and banana pancakes are a go to in my house, and much healthier than what our breakfasts used to be and they are so quick and easy to make
great tips, I’ve been trying to be a little healthier recently it’s not easy but with tips like this it does get easier just stick to it guys we got this!💪🏻
Starting the day the healthy way does help in moving forward towards the day ahead
I aim to have Porridge and a banana,but when on the go i have a cereal bar as i’m never too hungry till 10am
I do love porridge for breakfast, I do grab a banana if I am on the go as it gives me that boost until lunch time
My breakfast at the moment is toast and a banana which is quite healthy but I am going to try the banana pancakes with added protein powder
We do love banana pancakes, so quick and easy to make and taste amazing
I had not heard of these before. I have been paying more attention to the amount of protein I eat now that I am getting older!
There are so many protein products around these days, my husband has used them. I like these as they are natural