Ah, spring. You can sense the days getting longer, the sun becoming stronger, the layers of clothes lighter. And with it there also comes a shift in what we feel like eating.
Soups and stews hibernate, and we gravitate towards smoothies, barbecued dishes, spring veg and fresh salads.
If you're looking for ways to spring clean breakfast time, try these seven easy recipes, with gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and on-the-go options included.
1. Blueberry peach chia bowls
From How Sweet Eats.
Thanks to their absorbent nature, protein and fibre-packed chia seeds are ideal for breakfast. This healthy pudding is flavoured with vanilla and a touch of honey, and is topped with peach slices, blueberries and almonds.
2. Gingery mango berry smoothie
From Minimalist Baker.
Prefer a liquid breakfast? Make this mango berry smoothie with an immune-boosting gingery and lime kick. You need just six ingredients, one blender and five minutes to make it.
3. Peanut butter banana overnight oats
From Jessica in the Kitchen.
For a convenient on-the-go spring breakfast, try peanut butter banana overnight oats jars which are full of filling and tasty ingredients. These dairy-free, vegan brekkie jars take five minutes to prep and set overnight in your fridge.
4. Zucchini crust breakfast pizza
From A Saucy Kitchen.
Healthy pizza? For breakfast? Yes and yes. This pizza crust is made with zucchinis, herbs, cheese and flour, and is topped with sliced asparagus, cherry tomatoes, eggs and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
5. Blueberry and peach granola parfait
From A Saucy Kitchen.
These blueberry and peach parfaits are filled with layers of coconut whipped cream (or yoghurt), cinnamon granola and fresh fruit. Quick, delicious, paleo and vegan.
6. Caramelised peach and oat pancakes
From Cookie and Kate.
Imagine caramelised peach slices nestled in a fluffy pancake -- they're essentially upside-down peach cakes. To make these healthy pancakes, grab yourself some oats, yoghurt, fresh peaches and eggs.
7. Toasted coconut overnight oats
From How Sweet Eats.
Swap your wintry porridge for toasted coconut overnight oats made with Green yoghurt, almond butter and vanilla, and topped with honey caramelised pineapple. YUM.