No matter how early I set my alarm clock, it seems as though I'm always rushing to get ready in the morning with barely any time to have a cup of coffee- let alone make breakfast before heading out the door for work. I usually end up grabbing a granola bar or having a quick bowl of cereal, leaving me hungry and my stomach growling way before lunch.
I've always been a fan of coconut water, especially in the summer or after an intense workout, but I've never thought to have it for breakfast. I've recently come across recipes from ZICO Coconut Water, which are quick and easy to make that are perfect for my busy mornings and keep me full.
If there's any excuse to have chocolate other than dessert, count me in. ZICO Chocolate-Banana Overnight Oats
is an overnight oats recipe that is easy, delicious and guilt-free!
Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast?
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients:
- ½ cup oats (old-fashioned or gluten-free)
- ½ cup ZICO Chocolate Premium Coconut Water
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp honey or agave syrup
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients except banana in a bowl and make sure the oats are evenly coated
- Stir in the sliced banana
- Place in fridge overnight
- Wake up in the morning, sprinkle extra cinnamon and honey/agave on top, stir and enjoy!
If you're more of a breakfast on the go kind of person, try making smoothies with ZICO's new Chilled Juice Blend, which come in Natural, Orange and Pineapple & Mango flavors!
Tropical Glow SmoothieIngredients:
- ½ cup ZICO Pineapple Mango
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup ice
- ½ banana
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup chi seeds (optional)
Directions:
- Mix ingredients in a blender until smooth
Directions:
- Mix ingredients in a blender until smooth
Rise and Shine Smoothie (my favorite for the mornings)
- ½ cup ZICO Natural Orange
- ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup frozen or fresh mango chunks
- ½ cup ice
Directions:
- Mix ingredients in a blender until smooth
