5 healthy breakfast recipes to kickstart your mornings for the next week

Because we all deserve a decent breakfast. Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg is only  3.2 of the recommended 5 servings? Give that number a boost this week by starting the day with one of these healthy breakfasts. Monday: Spinach, Peach And Ginger Smoothie You'll need:

•  2 handfuls baby spinach
• 1 tsp grated, peeled fresh ginger
• 2 cups frozen sliced peaches
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/4 cups water

Tuesday: Avocado and Egg This tasty treat can be garnished with chopped tomatoes, coriander or ground paprika. Serves 2; ready in 20 minutes! You'll need:

• 1 avocado
• 2 medium free range eggs
• 1 pinch of pepper

How to:

• Make sure your avocado is ripe and ready to eat.
• Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and carefully place in an ovenproof dish.
• Carefully remove a little more of the avocado from the centre and then crack your egg into the hole.
• Bake in a hot oven 230°C/210°C Fan/Gas 8 for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove and serve with a little freshly ground pepper.

Wednesday: Strawberries, Almonds, Banana and Yoghurt Smoothie You'll need: 

• 1 cup quartered strawberries
• 1 sliced banana
• 1/4 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yoghurt
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Thursday: Crunchy Granola And Fruit Making your own granola is incredibly simple. Customise your breakfast with your favourite dried fruit and nuts! Serves 4; ready in 25 minutes! You'll need:

• 1 handful of dried cranberries
• 200g oats
• 8 tbsp honey
• 1 handful raisins
• 1 handful seed mix
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil

How to: 

• Start by heating your oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas Mark 5.
• Spread the oats in a layer in a large roasting dish. Drizzle over the honey and sunflower oil, mixing well and breaking up any big clusters with a fork.
• Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, mixing it two or three times to make sure the oats are evenly baked.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Mix in the cranberries, raisins and seeds. Serve with milk or natural yoghurt and a drizzle of honey.
• The granola will keep for up to a month in an air-tight container.

Friday: Banana & Cinnamon On Wholewheat Toast Spice up your life and your breakfast with this tasty treat. Quick and easy to make, it's the perfect way to start your day. Serves 1; ready in seconds! You'll need:

• 1 finely sliced banana
• 1 slice of toast
• Half a tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey

How to:

• Top your buttered toast with banana slices.
• Then drizzle over the honey and sprinkle with the cinnamon.

Mmmmmm, it’s just the ticket for the day ahead!