We talk a lot about starting your day the Juspy way, but what does this actually mean? You’ll hear a lot that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we really do believe that to be true -  eating a balanced breakfast has been shown to reduce circulating levels of ghrelin, also known as the ‘hunger hormone’ by up to 20–25% compared with skipping breakfast, which helps regulate appetite and reduces the likelihood of overeating later in the day (Leidy et al., Obesity, 2011). Starting your day with something nutritious and absolutely divine sets the tone for a great day, and it’s something to look forward to when you get up! 

One of the main parts of starting your day the ‘Juspy’ way is a breakfast that’s packed with protein. A high protein breakfast is super important for a number of reasons. For one, protein is known to keep you fuller for longer, so starting the day with a boost of protein means that you’re properly fueled for whatever the morning may throw at you. According to Leidy et al (2013), women who start their day with a breakfast containing around 30g of protein feel fuller for longer and are less likely to crave sugary snacks later on in the day. You’re less likely to crash, with the protein giving you sustained energy throughout the day. 

As well as that, protein is incredibly important for muscle growth and repair. After fasting overnight, a boost of protein in your breakfast helps to support your muscles and give your metabolism a gentle nudge to get you firing on all cylinders for the day! 

A great breakfast should be balanced, but the rest is up to you. When you combine some smart  ingredients, a balanced breakfast should high in protein, but also rich in fibre for digestion and fullness, full of micronutrients for immunity, skin, and brain function, balanced with slow-release carbs, good fats, and antioxidants, and supportive of recovery, and mood, all while still being convenient. 

One fantastic way to break an overnight fast is by combining oats with protein in your breakfast. This delivers a great mix of protein, carbs and fibre. One recipe which combines oats and protein is the classic Juspy Overnight Oats. This supercharged recipe brings some breakfast heroes together into one super satisfying and tasty start to the day. Oats are a great source of slow release carbohydrates, meaning that they give sustained energy throughout the day without any spikes, as well as being high in fibre. This recipe also gets added fibre from the addition of chia seeds, which are an absolute powerhouse when it comes to digestion and gut health. We also add greek yoghurt for some extra protein, as well as probiotics to support gut health. 

We know that some of you aren’t ‘breakfast people’, and sometimes grab and go is the only option. Consider swapping a slice of toast for a Juspy Mocha. This protein coffee recipe adds an indulgent chocolate flavour to your coffee, while also boosting your protein and helping to get the gears moving in the morning. 

Not everyone has a sweet tooth in the morning, we get that, but that’s where the Juspy Spinach Smoothie comes in. This particular recipe combines just 5 ingredients to make the most refreshing smoothie that will fuel your mornings. Juspy Collagen + Protein Superfood Blend lends a high protein hit and added fibre. We add banana as a natural carbohydrate source, but also added potassium to support muscle function, and of course for an added sweetness, without using any refined sugar. Blueberries are full of antioxidants as well as fibre, making them a great addition to any smoothie. In one handful of frozen spinach, you’re adding fiber, vitamins A, C, K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium into your diet, plus you’ve upped your vegetable intake for the day before lunch or dinner!

Our Juspy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a super chocolatey and indulgent start to the day that tastes like health shouldn’t! The star ingredient here is chia seeds, which are packed with fibre to keep you full as well as support your digestion, and also contain all 9 essential amino acids - making them a complete protein! Juspy Collagen + Protein Superfood Blend gives an indulgent chocolate flavour, as well as skin health (Duteil et al., 2016) and joint support (Lacey et al., 2019) from marine collagen, and key micronutrients like zinc, iron and vitamin C. Adding berries and nuts on top is a great way to boost healthy fats, antioxidants and natural sweetness.

For the slower mornings, when you feel like taking your time and making an extra special breakfast that’s still nutritious, we love our Juspy Protein Pancakes. This recipe highlights the natural chocolate flavour from cacao in our Juspy Collagen + Protein Superfood Blend, as well as all of the antioxidants that cacao brings. Eggs bring an extra boost of protein to these pancakes, while oats offer slow release carbohydrates to keep you fuller for longer and keep you fueled for the day. Bananas are a great source of prebiotic fibre in this recipe, and nut butter isn’t just a delicious topping, but an extra hit of protein and healthy fats.

We love the Collagen-Boosted Yoghurt Parfait with Juspy for mornings when you’re short on time but still need to be nourished. This super simple recipe combines Juspy Collagen + Protein Superfood Blend with Greek yoghurt, which gives you a delicious chocolate mousse that’s supercharged with protein, collagen, probiotics and fibre, as well as having the added benefit of zinc, iron and vitamin C. Adding in berries gives a powerful antioxidant and fibre boost, while granola or nuts offer healthy fats as well as a delicious crunch.