What you eat for breakfast can make or break your day. Breakfast is a way to energize your body for your long day ahead. Eating a gut-healthy breakfast is a great way to keep inflammation and gastrointestinal stress at bay. Foods that are rich in probiotics, fiber and protein are among the best choices when it comes to breakfast food. We've rounded up some of our favorite meals to help you choose the best breakfast food for digestion.
Muffins
Muffins are the perfect way to start your morning! They're sweet, simple and can be eaten on-the-go. Depending on the ingredients used, this tasty treat can also be a gut-healthy snack for your digestive system as well. Their versatility and endless flavor possibilities make muffins easy to adapt to just about any diet. Bake them using Organic Whole Wheat Flour or swap out the grains for a nut flour like our Almond Flour. Either way, you'll end up with delicious muffins full of nutrients your body needs.
Here are a couple of our favorite muffin recipes:
Bob's High Fiber Bran Muffins
By now, you may have heard that fiber is good for you, but did you know that fiber is an essential component of strong gut health? Prebiotics, the healthy gut bacteria found in our digestive system, uses fiber as fuel. This means that if you're not eating enough fiber, the good bacteria in your gut might not be able to survive, leaving more room for harmful bacteria to run rampant. These appetizing High Fiber Bran Muffins are a tasty way to incorporate more fiber into your diet without even noticing! The recipe can be found on our bags of Wheat Bran and is a high fiber treat that's low in calories and fat. What more could you want from a gut healthy breakfast food?
Lemon Vegan Agave Muffins
A quick and easy treat to make, these muffins are entirely vegan! Free of refined sugar, this recipe uses agave, a vegan-friendly, natural sweetener. Agave has also increased in popularity among health experts as it may contain prebiotic fructans that work to aid in digestive health. Much like fiber, prebiotics act as a fuel source for probiotics (healthy gut bacteria) and make sure they have enough energy to continue fighting off that harmful gut bacteria. These delicious muffins are perfect for individuals who want a tasty and healthy treat on the go!
Smoothies
Smoothies are a great way to pack a healthy punch into a delicious, easy-to-digest package. While there are hundreds of different ways a smoothie can be made, it's essential to add the right ingredients if you want the best digestive health. When combined with sweet fruits like bananas, pineapple and mangoes, smoothies are a delicious way to cover up the taste of less appealing ingredients like spinach, beets and kale. Balance plays a significant role in the creation of a perfect smoothie. You'll want to add in just as many superfood ingredients as there are tasty ones. Plus, It’s important that you keep it simple and avoid using too many ingredients. If you’re not careful, it's easy to get carried away and create a sugary smoothie that's high in calories.
Nutritional Boosters can also be added into a smoothie to boost the flavor and nutritional properties of any drink. Our Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Boosters are packed with healthy probiotics that work to keep your gut bacteria balanced and your digestive system working the way it should!
Check out these delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes for a tasty spin on your next breakfast.
Doctor's Orders Booster
A great source of fiber, omega-3 and protein, this smoothie is so good we've printed the recipe on the bag of our Protein & Fiber Nutritional Booster. Just what the doctor ordered, it's loaded with gut-healthy vitamins and nutrients that can help fight off inflammation. Greek yogurt, a probiotic-rich food, is combined with our nutritional booster to create a smoothie that’s meant to support your digestive health. By encouraging the growth of good bacteria, drinking a smoothie like this for breakfast can have a positive effect on the balance of your gut biome and keep you fueled until lunchtime.
Superfood Brownie Smoothie
If you're a fan of dessert for breakfast, then this is the smoothie for you. With a taste almost identical to that of a brownie, this smoothie is the perfect way to curb your sweet tooth while still providing your gut with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Made with our Chocolate Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, cauliflower, coconut water and avocado, this smoothie is loaded with nutritional benefits. The probiotics found in the nutritional booster can help to support the good bacteria in your gut. Plus, the vitamins and minerals found in the other ingredients will replenish your body of what it used throughout the night. Enjoy it as a breakfast, dessert or both!
Easy Overnight Meals
Sometimes it feels like there's just not enough time in the day. When your calendar is jam-packed, it's hard to make time for anything, let alone healthy eating. If you know you have a busy week coming up and won't have enough time to make a healthy breakfast in the morning and you want something other than cereal, prep your breakfast beforehand. There are so many overnight meals that can be made the night or weekend before to make staying on track easier. Here are a few of our favorite grab-and-go meals that are loaded with nutritional benefits.
Banana Almond Overnight Quinoa with Chia Seeds
Spice up this week's breakfast menu with this simple Banana Almond Overnight Quinoa recipe. Simply whip up a batch (or two) the night before and leave it in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy it. Made with Greek yogurt, chia seeds and quinoa, it's a heart-healthy treat loaded with the probiotics your gut craves. For an added boost of nutrition and probiotics, try adding a scoop of one of our nutritional boosters!
Curious about what overnight quinoa is, read more about this healthy and delicious breakfast treat here.
Easy Overnight Oats
These simple overnight oats are truly as easy to make as they sound! A sweet treat, these oats are made with gluten free rolled oats, creamy almond butter and our Vanilla Protein Powder. Overflowing with probiotics and gut-healthy nutrients and fiber, this breakfast works hard to keep you feeling full and satisfied all day long. To make this recipe, just combine all the ingredients in a mason jar, shake and set in the fridge overnight. When you wake up in the morning, this healthy breakfast will be ready to eat!
Pancakes, Crepes and Waffles
No breakfast list would be complete without including a couple classic favorites like crepes, pancakes and waffles. At Bob's we've put a spin on these traditional sweet breakfast dishes and turned them into a gut-healthy treat that your body will thank you for! Remember, eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or bland. By simply swapping out certain ingredients with healthier alternatives, you can continue to enjoy the same foods you've always loved and begin to heal your body at the same time. These next few recipes are proof of that!
Barley and Kombucha Crepes
Kombucha is widely known for its gut-healing benefits. As a fermented tea, it's rich in probiotics, which can be attributed to a healthy digestive system. When mixed with barley flour and yogurt, these benefits are heightened even more so. Top these crepes with a drizzle of honey and cinnamon or garnish them with caramelized apples and rhubarb. Either way, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast treat that won't sabotage your diet!
Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes
If you've noticed that your gut and grains don't get along, then skip them! Whole grains have many health benefits. However, for those with a sensitive digestive system, they can be hard to digest. Instead of using a grain-based flour to make your favorite pancakes, try using our Paleo Baking Flour instead. You can also try one of our organic pancake mixes if you want something that’s quick and easy.
Oatmeal Waffles
Love eating oatmeal for breakfast but hate eating it the same way every morning? Turn that traditional oatmeal into a warm and fluffy waffle! With just a few tweaks, like adding in our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and probiotic-rich yogurt, you can enjoy your favorite oatmeal as a waffle. It will taste just as great as it is for you, and you'll avoid getting stuck eating the same thing every day.
Whether you're searching for more gut healthy breakfast ideas or you’re on a mission to heal your digestive system, we hope this article has encouraged you to incorporate some of these nutritious and tasty recipes into your weekly menu. Have a favorite gut-healthy meal of your own? We'd love to hear about it in the comments below!
