Breakfast ideas

Breakfast is one of my favourite meals of the day when I've actually got time to enjoy it. During the week I admit to being terrible at organising myself enough to take the proper time for breakfast at home. I struggle to eat first thing so normally end up eating at my desk - breakfast bars come in handy here! If it's the weekend or I'm on holiday I like to take a bit more time to make a hot breakfast, these are often eggs in some form. Here's a few of my favourite options below...

Steamed and buttered asparagus with soft eggs - before and after

Holiday special (I went to Alnmouth in Northumberland recently so was lucky enough to have access to lots of lovely locally caught fish). This is local crab on rye topped with steamed asparagus and freshly podded peas, finished with a perfectly poached egg.

Alternatively if I'm at home it's mostly rye topped with avocado and poached eggs - if I'm feeling really adventurous I'll add some tomatoes in there too :)

If you're in a bit more of a rush you can't beat yoghurt topped with whatever you've got handy. Left is a dried fruit and nut mix topped off with a bit of honey. On the right we've got fresh British strawberries, chopped nuts and some bee pollen for sweetness and crunch - also because I've read it can help with hay fever and I live in hope!

I also think avocado can improve any meal at all - even in this case the humble slice of toast! This is goat's cheese and avocado on spelt topped off with a bit of pesto and parmesan.

Hope this has helped give you a few ideas to jazz up your breakfasts whether it's on the weekend or during the week. I'll try and put a breakfast bar recipe up soon as well.