One simple swap, three breakfast ideas

It’s the meal that sets the tone for the rest of our day, so it pays to get our breakfast right. But in the chaos of the morning rush, it can be easy to fall into the habit of grabbing something uninspired and unhealthy on the run.

With a little inspiration and a bit of prep time up your sleeve, however, you can start your day with a meal that’s as good for you as it is delicious. And that doesn’t have to mean totally overhauling your morning. A simple swap can be an easy way to refresh your breakfast routine.

Something as easy as keeping versatile ingredients like a2 Milk® in the fridge can provide the foundation for a range of delicious breakfast recipes containing calcium, protein and other key nutrients. Not to mention, it offers the creamy, delicious taste people love from dairy milk.

Whether you’re after a make-ahead weekday option or a more leisurely weekend brunch, here are three great recipes to kickstart your mornings.

Crustless quiches

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We all love to indulge in a quiche but by ditching the crust and swapping to a crustless version, you can enjoy a lighter version of the same food. This recipe provides a lot of key nutrients and features a2 Milk Light. Just one serve provides 30g of protein, 220mg of calcium and 1.5 μg of vitamin B12.

A quiche can last up to four days in the fridge, so by making this ahead you’ll set yourself up with a few days of delicious, nutritious breakfasts.

Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

∙ 300ml a2 Milk Light
∙ 6 eggs
∙ 6 egg whites
∙ 300g roasted pumpkin
∙ 120g spinach
∙ 100g goat’s cheese
∙ Garlic powder (to taste)
∙ Salt/pepper (to taste)
∙ Fresh dill

Directions

1. Spray 3 oven-safe containers with oil and set aside.​
2. Preheat oven to 180°C.​
3. Evenly distribute the milk between the 3 containers.​
4. Add two eggs and two egg whites to each container, and whisk together, seasoning with salt, pepper and garlic powder as you go.​
5. Divide the roasted pumpkin and spinach among the containers and sprinkle goat’s cheese over the top of the final mixture.​
6. Place in the oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Pistachio overnight oats

If the Dubai chocolate craze got you addicted to pistachio, keep the obsession going with pistachio overnight oats. Featuring a2 Milk Full Cream, this recipe packs 15g of protein per serve and is an excellent source of fibre, at 7.4g per serve. It’s also a source of calcium, with each serve providing 180mg.

These overnight oats only require 10 minutes of prep (then six hours of chill time in the fridge overnight), so you can quickly whip it up before bed, then grab and go in the morning. Future you will be oh-so grateful.

Prep time: 10 Minutes
Overnight chill time: 6 hours
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

∙ 1 cup rolled oats
∙ 1 cup a2 Milk Full Cream
∙ 4 tbsp pistachio spread (2tbsp reserved for topping)
∙ 2 tbsp crushed pistachios (some reserved for topping)
∙ 1 tbsp honey
∙ A pinch of salt
∙ Strawberries and raspberries for topping

Directions

1. Mix the base: In a bowl or jar, combine oats, a2 Milk Full Cream, pistachio spread, crushed pistachios honey and salt. Stir well.
2. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to soften and absorb the flavours.
3. Serve: In the morning, give it a stir and top with extra pistachio spread, pistachios and berries. Enjoy chilled or warm it slightly if preferred.

Homemade Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese has a reputation as a nutrition powerhouse for a reason, it offers calcium, vitamin B12 and 17g of protein in just a 100g serve, all for around 130 calories.

With this a2 Milk Full Cream recipe, you can enjoy the great macros of cottage cheese made with milk containing only A2 beta-casein protein. Unlike ordinary milk often used to make commercial cottage cheese, a2 Milk is naturally free from the A1 beta-casein protein, which may cause digestive discomfort for some people.

This homemade cottage cheese recipe is delicious and a good source of natural protein. Spread on some toast and perhaps top with a slice of smoked salmon or ham for a tasty and satisfying breakfast.

Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

∙ 2 litres a2 Milk Full Cream
∙ ½ cup White vinegar (can substitute for lemon juice)
∙ 2 tsp salt
∙ ½ cup a2 Milk Full Cream

Directions

1. Pour 2 litres a2 Milk Full Cream into a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Wait for small bubbles to appear at the edge of the saucepan - remove just before it begins to boil.
2. Gently stir in vinegar or lemon juice.
3. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
4. Line a colander with a cheese cloth and gently pour in the mixture and let it stand for 20 minutes.
5. Gently squeeze out the excess whey using your cheesecloth.
6. Remove from the cheesecloth and place the strained mixture into a bowl and fill with cold water and give it a quick rinse until the curds harden.
7. Stir in salt and the other ½ cup of a2 Milk for extra creaminess and enjoy.

With a2 Milk® in your fridge, simple breakfast swaps can go a long way. For more recipes and to learn more, see a2 Milk recipes.