If you like to eat a good breakfast, you have probably already come across one of the most important topics in the breakfast game: toppings! With every meal, and especially at breakfast, you can enjoy delicious toppings. And there are an extremely large number of them!
There really is something for everyone. In today's blog post, we will tell you how best to refine your summer breakfast and how to make your breakfast healthy.
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1. Nuts as a superfood
Anyone who has been following our blog for a while probably knows that we fell in love with them a long time ago: nuts! These little companions can probably be considered a superfood in every form. Nuts are not only extremely tasty, but also very healthy. There are many different types of nuts. The most popular are: peanuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecan nuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts. In Austria, walnuts are the most popular.
Nuts contain a lot of healthy fatty acids that help you to lead a healthy lifestyle. They help you to keep your blood sugar level under control – and they are also great for your brain. They are also good for the heart, body and immune system. If you are aiming for clearer and more beautiful skin, nuts are also a good choice. We are not exaggerating: nuts are superfood! They go particularly well with our many different porridges – our recommendation: strawberry-chia porridge or the classic porridge – preferably in the XXL pot!
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2. Berries – colourful and delicious!
Berries are probably the most colourful and delicious topping for your breakfast. From raspberries to blueberries and strawberries, they are all delicious and healthy. They are full of nutrients and vitamins and are very popular in the supermarket. Our recommendation for berries would be to buy regional and seasonal ones. That would usually be during the summer months.
If you don't want to go without berries in winter either, you can freeze or puree them! By the way, we have berries all year round, in freeze-dried form. And new from us right now: our strawberry-raspberry porridge smoothie bowl – for that extra fruit kick in the morning.
3. Honey – the sweet gold
To be fair, honey doesn't really count as a topping. However, it goes with every conceivable breakfast. Whether on bread, in yoghurt or in muesli. It's best to find your local beekeeper and buy the honey directly from them. That way you can be sure that it has been sustainably produced and that the bees have been treated fairly. We also have a small product recommendation from here, not for breakfast, but for those who love sweets: our honey waffles. (It's easy to devour a few packs of these 😉 )
4. Seeds and kernels – chia and flax are always a must!
Seeds and kernels are becoming more and more popular as healthy breakfast toppings. Chia seeds, flaxseeds and hemp seeds are all very healthy for humans! Flaxseeds are anti-inflammatory, a great source of magnesium and good for the heart. They also contain a lot of fibre and protein.
If you are generally looking for protein, you should add sunflower or pumpkin seeds to your breakfast. These have a high protein content and are rich in vitamins. Magnesium, zinc, iron and selenium – you get all of these from these little friends. Pumpkin seeds are also said to help with sleep disorders.
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5. Fruit – regional, delicious and healthy
Last but not least, no breakfast is complete without fruit. Whether it's the classic apple or something a little more exotic like kiwis – whichever fruit you choose, in most cases it is extremely healthy and delicious. Apples in particular contain a lot of nutrients. (A tip: it's better to leave the peel on and not peel it – this gives you an extra boost of fibre!) The great thing about apples is that they are almost always available locally.
And to make it easier for you to decide which fruit you can buy locally and seasonally, we have put together a seasonal calendar for you:
Purple indicates that the fruit should be stored and pink indicates that the fruit is available fresh.
That's also our top tip: there is so much regional fruit that can be perfectly utilised. If possible, you should try not to always buy exotic fruits. The climate will thank you for it in any case.
