Breakfast doesn’t need to be complicated to be nourishing. When we focus on simple, whole ingredients that support digestion, balance blood sugar, and keep us feeling satisfied, weight loss tends to follow naturally. These five gut-friendly breakfast go-to’s are ones we return to again and again… not because they’re trendy, but because they work with the body instead of against it. Each option is easy to prepare, gentle on digestion, and designed to help you start the day feeling fueled, not deprived.
1. Matcha Latte
Everyone likes their matcha lattes maybe a little different. I like to taste the matcha, but not have it overwhelm me with it’s grassiness. So I will grab a quart mason jar, add about a cup of filtered water, 2 teaspoons of matcha, 1 scoop of my collagen powder, 1 teaspoon of organic chia seeds, and about a teaspoon of maple syrup. At this point I froth it so that it blends all together and there are no huge clumps of matcha. Then I add a splash of creamer, ice, and then almond milk until its about ¾ of the way full. It’s absolutely delicious, full of nutrition and fiber, and it keeps me full for a few hours.
Now, why a matcha latte? It supports the gut, reduces inflammation, and supports metabolic function. It gives you a natural boost that doesn’t crash, unlike coffee. And it will help you focus through your morning, while supporting your weight loss goal!
2. Overnight Oats
You can make a few of these at a time, or one by one. I like to make 2 or 3 and let them sit in the fridge while I get to them through the week. Grab you a pint mason jar, a half a cup of old fashioned oats, one apple cut into bite size pieces (you can get creative here too, using bananas, blueberries, rasperberries, etc instead), one cup of almond milk, a half teaspoon of cinnamon, apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice, a dash of vanilla, and a dash of maple syrup. Let it sit in the fridge overnight, and you have a grab and go breakfast in the morning. It’s so yummy and comforting, and so convenient!
Because these overnight oats are soaked, it breaks them down and makes them easier to digest. It’s a gut supportive breakfast that is gentle and nourishing. The fiber in the oats helps slow digestion, which means you will feel fuller longer, and you won’t have those mid-morning cravings!
3. Artisan bread with cottage cheese, tomatoes, feta, and olive oil drizzle
This one is delicious, filling, and feels fancy! It’s pretty self-explanatory, so let’s jump right into why it’s so great.. cottage cheese is a great source of protein, but also low-fat option. It also supports gut health. All the ingredients together provide protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that support digestion and reduce inflammation. It will keep your blood sugar steady and help you feel full. We spread the cottage cheese thinly on top of the bread, half the baby tomatoes, sprinkle feta, crack some black pepper and some good salt, and then drizzle with olive oil. So GOOD!
4. Plain Greek yogurt, honey, and granola
So simple, yet so good for you. It’s full of protein, probiotics, prebiotics, and it will support your gut health, while helping you feel fuller for longer! We use plain, full fat Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and a small handful of a low sugar granola.
5. Smoothie with greens powder
So quick and healthy! We grab a handful of frozen fruit, a scoop of our greens powder, a scoop of our protein powder, and almond milk. It’s probiotic, full of nutrition, protein packed, and you will be FULL. It supports blood sugar and gut health.
Breakfast is the most important place to start if you want to start taking care of yourself a little more. It creates healthy choices for the rest of the day, supports you to get you moving, and reminds you that you deserve the extra step to pamper yourself. These are breakfasts that we keep coming back to on our weight loss journey. And we hope you enjoy them too!
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