Energy Breakfast (WW Friendly - 7pp)

I made the mistake yesterday of going cycling after a measly bowl of rice krispies and I got VERY tired. So I thought I'd try out one of my mums breakfast ideas to give more energy before physical activity.

This breakfast is akin to muesli, but unlike shop bought muesli it is not packed full of sugar and is therefore lower on points. The whole bowl is 7pp (3pp oats, 3pp nuts and 1pp milk).

Ingredients (Serves 1)

30g porridge oats
1 small apple
1 small banana
20g mixed nuts
100ml semi-skimmed milk
a few fresh mint leaves

Method

1. Chop the banana into quarters lengthways and then slice so you have small chunks

2. Core and then chop the apple into small pieces

3. Finely chop the fresh mint (and cut up any really big nuts - I cut that brazil nut into 3)
4. Combine all of the ingredients together.

This breakfast is perfect before exercise - the banana and apple will release their sugars quickly for an initial energy boost and the oats and nuts will last a little longer, providing slow release energy (and apparently oats can even help with lowering cholesterol!). Whilst a little higher in pp than your average bowl of cereal, this should keep you feeling satisfied for a little longer.