Flat Tummy Breakfasts

You’ve heard it before and I will run the risk of boring you to tears when I say I agree breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It’s amazing how little time we often give to breakfast, grabbing a slice of toast as we run out of the door.

Quick Breakfast Ideas

• Porridge made with ½ semi skimmed, ½ water (or if you don’t mind, all water) – with a drizzle of agave syrup
• Muesli (or pop to a good health food shop and make your own)
• Granola, berries (or banana) and yoghurt
• Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes on one slice of seeded toast
• Scrambled eggs and a little smoked salmon on toasted soda bread makes a lovely weekend brunch
• Fresh mango with 2% Greek yoghurt and warm berry compote 
• Salmon, watercress and asparagus frittata

Easy Berry Compote

Simply heat some frozen berries, a few squeezes of agave syrup (to taste) and a little water in a pan over a low heat. Once the fruit starts to break up and the juices thicken a little leave to cool and then transfer to a clean jam jar or pot. Will keep in the fridge for a few days and will have you devouring your morning porridge. 
 

Salmon, watercress and asparagus fritatta

If you don't fancy salmon for this brunch fritatta then you can easily swap for a little chopped bacon (crisp this up in the pan first then put aside until you add the eggs).

Serves 4
6 large (preferably organic) eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
Approx 8 asparagus tips
Packet of watercress
1 large salmon fillet

1. Lightly whisk together the eggs in a bowl, adding plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
2. Soften the onion in the olive oil in an overproof skillet until starting to go golden.
3. Add the asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes, before adding the watercress and cooking for another couple of minutes to wilt.
4. Slice the salmon (take off the skin) into bite size pieces and add to the skillet, cooking until opaque, about 3 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the eggs, stirring occasionally for about 5 mins. Meanwhile pre-heat the grill.
6. Grill the fritatta for a couple of minutes until golden brown. Serve hot for bruch.