3 Winter Breakfasts That Beat Cold Cereal

Winter has a way of changing our appetite. As the mornings become cooler, many of us naturally crave something warm, comforting and satisfying to start the day. While cold cereal and toast may be convenient, they often leave us reaching for another snack not long after breakfast.

A nourishing breakfast doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a little preparation and a handful of wholefood ingredients, you can create meals that are filling, delicious and quick to prepare.

Here are three winter breakfast recipes that are packed with flavour and simple enough to become regulars in your weekly routine.

1. Loaded Breakfast Skillet

A one-pan breakfast that's perfect for weekends or meal prep.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 300g grass-fed beef mince
• 4 large eggs
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 handfuls baby spinach
• 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• ½ avocado, sliced
• Optional: 2 tbsp Primal Multi Beef Organ Powder

Method

1. Heat the butter or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the beef mince and cook until browned.
3. Stir through the mushrooms and garlic powder before cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Mix in the spinach until wilted.
5. If using, stir through the Primal Multi Powder just before removing from the heat.
6. Create four small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each.
7. Cover with a lid and cook until the eggs reach your preferred consistency.
8. Top with sliced avocado and serve immediately.

Cook Once Eat Twice: Cook double the mince mixture and refrigerate. Reheat portions throughout the week before adding freshly cooked eggs.

2. Warm Apple & Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

Perfect for those who prefer a sweeter breakfast without relying on highly processed cereals.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• ½ cup rolled oats or quinoa flakes
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1 Pink Lady apple, diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp collagen (optional)
• Maple syrup to taste (optional)

Method

1. Place the oats or quinoa and milk into a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook for around 5 minutes until creamy.
3. Meanwhile, add the diced apple and cinnamon to a separate pan with a splash of water and cook until softened.
4. Top the oats or quinoa with the warm apples, walnuts and Greek yoghurt.
5. If using collagen, stir it through the oats before serving.

Cook Once Eat Twice: Prepare several portions of stewed apples on Sunday and store them in the fridge. Breakfast is ready in less than five minutes all week.

3. Chicken & Mushroom Breakfast Muffins

Portable, freezer-friendly and ideal for busy mornings.

Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)

• 500g chicken mince
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
• ½ onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Primal Multi Beef Organ Powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
3. Cook the onion, mushrooms and chicken until browned.
4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. Whisk the eggs together before stirring through the cooked chicken mixture, spinach, seasonings and Primal Multi Powder.
6. Divide evenly into a greased muffin tray.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Make it Easy: Store in the fridge for up to four days or freeze individually. Simply reheat before eating.

Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference

One of the biggest barriers to eating a nourishing breakfast is often time. Fortunately, a little planning can make weekday mornings much easier.

Winter Breakfast Tips

• Batch cook proteins on the weekend.
• Prepare vegetables the night before.
• Keep frozen spinach and mushrooms on hand.
• Double recipes and freeze leftovers.
• Add variety by rotating between savoury and sweet breakfasts.
• Include a quality source of protein in each meal to help make breakfast more satisfying.

You don't need an elaborate morning routine to enjoy a nourishing breakfast. Sometimes it's simply a matter of swapping convenience foods for simple wholefood ingredients that keep you feeling satisfied throughout the morning.

At Ancestral Nutrition, we believe that eating well doesn't need to be complicated. By building meals around quality wholefood ingredients and preparing a little ahead of time, nourishing breakfasts can become one of the easiest healthy habits to maintain throughout the colder months.

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