exam day breakfasts

Prepare this blueberry and apple overnight oats recipe for a super-quick and tasty breakfast the next morning. 

With a GI of 46 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a> and provides 335 kcal per portion.

Overnight oats

grams/1¾oz porridge oats

apples,

grams/¾oz blanched hazelnuts, roughly chopped

cinnamon

nutmeg

0% fat Greek yoghurt

100 milliliters/3½fl oz skimmed milk

blueberries

grams/¼oz flaked almonds, toasted

Mix up this high-protein fruit smoothie, with oats and almonds, for a fibre-filled start to the day.

Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a blender that can crush ice. If your blender cannot crush ice you will need to defrost the berries.

With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.


Blackberry and apple crumble smoothie 

300 grams/10½oz frozen mixed berries

apple,

200 milliliters/7floz semi-skimmed milk

150 grams/5½oz fat-free natural yoghurt

grams/1 ounces porridge oats,

grams/¼oz flaked almonds

This healthy egg breakfast will really set you up for the day: it provides three servings of vegetables per person, with the beans adding extra fibre and protein.

Each serving provides 339 kcal, 20g protein, 41g carbohydrates (of which 14g sugars), 2g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.8g salt.

Healthy egg breakfast

¼ onion, finely chopped

red pepper, chopped

garlic clove, crushed

paprika

chilli flakes (optional)

tin chopped tomatoes

160 grams/5¾oz broad beans (fresh

free-range eggs

black pepper

sourdough

Three minutes to cook, a lifetime to master – the poached egg makes a great breakfast or welcome addition to a light supper. Don't panic. You can do this.

Poached eggs

tbsp white wine vinegar

salt and black pepper

No two cooks can agree on the best way, but here's our way to make a poached egg.

How to poach eggs

These veggie breakfast wraps are great to make in batches for when you want a quick breakfast-on-the-go. Wrap in foil to eat on the day, or see the Recipe Tip for freezing instructions.

With a GI of 25.7, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>. Each serving provides 405 kcal, 27g protein, 30g carbohydrate (of which 4.2g sugars), 19g fat (of which 5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.4g salt. 

Easy breakfast wrap

45 grams/1½oz pepper (about half a pepper), sliced

mushrooms, sliced

spinach

tsp parsley

tortilla wrap

This breakfast is the perfect brain food for when you have a challenging day ahead, plus it's super easy to make. 

Each serving provides 605kcal, 33g protein, 17g carbohydrate (of which 2g sugars), 44g fat (of which 21g saturates), 2g fibre and 3g salt.

Scrambled egg and toast with smoked salmon

eggs

tbsp milk

wholemeal bread, toasted

salmon

This recipe is a lifesaver when you’re busy. I normally make three servings at once and keep them in the fridge, covered, for up to three days. 

Bircher muesli

apple

grams/1¾oz rolled oats

grams/1½oz raisins

sunflower seeds

tbsp chia seeds

milliliters/4fl oz almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

raspberries

Online star turned celeb chef Ella Woodward shares her recipe for bircher muesli.

Deliciously Ella

You can toast a bigger batch of oats and nuts if you want to make this over several days. They will keep for about a week.

Banana cocoa crunch overnight oats

grams/1½oz rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if required)

hazelnuts

150 milliliters/5fl oz milk or soya milk

maple syrup

½ banana, chopped

tsp cocoa nibs

Frozen fruit is a great standby for breakfast pots and smoothies. Blueberries and blackberries would also work well in this recipe.

Cherry Bakewell overnight oats

grams/1¾oz cherries

tsp runny honey or agave syrup

almonds

grams/1½oz porridge oats or toasted rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if required)

150 milliliters/5fl oz almond milk

almond extract (optional)

Top your crumpets with this mixture of gooey fruit, honey and yoghurt and you won’t miss the butter.
257 calories per portion.


Toasted crumpets and warm spiced berries with yoghurt and honey

crumpets

100 grams/3½oz fat-free Greek yoghurt

strawberries,

big pinches ground mixed spice

tsp runny honey, for drizzling

This vegetarian fry up has many highlights, including herb and chilli-flecked fried potatoes. Combine them with juicy mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach.
Each serving provides 500 kcal, 27g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 26g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 8g fibre and 2.1g salt.

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