Susie Burrell: Dietitan reveals the VERY simple and healthy breakfast she swears by

An Australian dietitian has shared the simple recipe for one of her favourite healthy breakfasts – and it’s guaranteed to keep you full until lunchtime 

An Australian dietitian has shared the simple recipe for one of her favourite healthy breakfasts – and it’s guaranteed to keep you full until lunchtime. 

Susie Burrell, a mother-of-two and clinical dietitian from Sydney, shared her leek and spinach frittata muffin meal prep on Instagram and said they make the perfect breakfast or light lunch teamed with soup or a salad. 

They also last for two to three days when stored in an air-tight container in the fridge.

To make the high-protein frittatas Susie simply whisks six eggs lightly in a bowl before stirring in half a leek, finely chopper, one cup of spinach, a quarter cup of Feta and a tablespoon of chopped dill. 

She then spoons them mix evenly into a muffin tin and cooks them for 15 to 20 minutes until they are cooked through. 

Susie Burrell, a mother-of-two and clinical dietitian from Sydney, shared her leek and spinach frittata muffin meal prep (pictured) on Instagram and said they make the perfect breakfast or light lunch teamed with soup or a salad

Susie Burrell, a mother-of-two and clinical dietitian from Sydney, shared her leek and spinach frittata muffin meal prep (pictured) on Instagram and said they make the perfect breakfast or light lunch teamed with soup or a salad

‘For those who love a bit of meal prep, you will go crazy for these,’ she said. 

Susie regularly shares her budget-friendly weekday meal ideas and recently posted five of her favourite work lunches that cost less than $5 to make.   

‘Each of these dishes are frugal, but they are also packed with nutrition,’ Susie told financial adviser Canna Campbell.   

How to make leek and spinach frittata muffins: Susie Burrell 

Ingredients

6 eggs

1/2 leek, finely chopped

1 cup English Spinach leaves

1/4 cup feta 

 

1 tbsp. Chopped dill

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp. olive oil

 

Method 

1) Preheat oven

2) Whisk eggs lightly in a bowl

3) Stir in leek, spinach, feta, dill and a pinch of salt and pepper 

4) Spoon evenly into muffin tin and bake for 15-20min until cooked through

Batch lasts two to three days  

Susie recommends a stuffed avocado with tuna, mayonnaise, chilli flakes and cherry tomatoes: this costs $5

Susie recommends a stuffed avocado with tuna, mayonnaise, chilli flakes and cherry tomatoes: this costs $5

1. Stuffed avocado 

The first meal Susie recommends you add to your lunchtime repertoire is a stuffed avocado with tuna, mayonnaise, chilli flakes and cherry tomatoes.

‘The avocado costs just $3 and I mashed it with a cheap $1 tin of tuna, some mayo and a few cherry tomatoes,’ Susie said. 

The dietitian highlighted a recent study that showed if you have an avocado at lunch, you’ll eat less all afternoon.

‘The fresh natural wholefoods in this meal will keep you healthy, while the protein will ensure you’re fuller for longer,’ Susie said.

You can of course buy more expensive, organic tuna, Susie added, but if you’re on a budget, a cheap $1 can will do.

TOTAL = $5 

'Many people think of potatoes as being high in carbs, but they have far fewer carbs than two massive slices of bread from an over-sized sandwich,' Susie said

‘Many people think of potatoes as being high in carbs, but they have far fewer carbs than two massive slices of bread from an over-sized sandwich,’ Susie said

2. Potato and beans

The second meal the dietitian makes regularly when she wants something warm at lunchtime is a potato with baked beans and Greek yoghurt or sour cream.

‘Many people think of potatoes as being high in carbs, but they have far fewer carbs than two massive slices of bread from an over-sized sandwich,’ Susie said. 

‘You can also team a cheap potato with a tin of $1 baked beans and a bit of Greek yoghurt and sour cream.’ 

If you need extra veg, Susie said a grated carrot on top or some avocado will help.

‘I’ve found with my clients that when they have a hot lunch, they are fuller all afternoon,’ Susie said.

TOTAL = $3 

Eggs aren't just for breakfast, Susie said, as they are the cheapest and most nutritious protein option at $1 for two eggs (

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast, Susie said, as they are the cheapest and most nutritious protein option at $1 for two eggs (

3. Scrambled eggs on toast with lettuce

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast, Susie said, as they are the cheapest and most nutritious protein option you can choose throughout the day.

‘Two eggs costs $1, and you can scramble them and serve them on toast with cherry tomatoes and lettuce for a nutritious lunch,’ Susie said.

Two eggs will give you around 20 grams of protein and plenty of carbohydrates from the toast according to the dietitian.

‘This meal also costs well under $5,’ Susie said.

TOTAL  = $3

4. Brown rice and vegetables

Susie recommends you buy the packets of rice from the supermarket at around $2.50 each, as these are portion-controlled and mean you won’t go overboard in how much you eat.

‘Simply mix a packet of rice with frozen vegetables and throw a tin of canned salmon in there for protein,’ Susie said.

‘It’s warm, tasty and filling, plus you can use up leftover chicken, meat or fish if you have some that you’re not sure what to do with.’

TOTAL = $4

Susie said buy packets of rice from the supermarket for $2.50, as they are portion-controlled and mean you're not likely to go over in how much you eat (fourth meal pictured)

'When I'm talking about budget meals, I always go back to mince, as you can your hands on chicken, turkey and regular mince extremely cheaply,' Susie said (fifth meal pictured)

Susie said buy packets of rice from the supermarket for $2.50, as they are portion-controlled and mean you’re not likely to go over in how much you eat

5. Pasta and mince

Finally, Susie said a more filling and delicious lunch is pasta and mince.

‘When I’m talking about budget meals, I always go back to mince, as you can your hands on chicken, turkey and regular mince extremely cheaply,’ she said.

‘Sometimes, it’s only $5 for 500 grams.’

On this occasion, Susie served pasta with leftover bolognese sauce and Parmesan from the fridge.

‘From a financial perspective, this will keep you full all afternoon and stop you from feeling like you need to buy a snack from the vending machine,’ Susie said.

TOTAL = $5 

What are Susie’s top tips to cut down your grocery bill to just $50? 

* Buy long-life milk as it lasts longer and is often cheaper.

The dietitian shared her secrets for cutting your grocery bill to $50 (her basket pictured)

The dietitian shared her secrets for cutting your grocery bill to $50 (her basket pictured)

* Bulk up mince with tinned legumes for an extra protein hit.

* Freeze bread to keep it to last longer.

* Start with your protein as meat will always be the most expensive part of your shop and go from there.

* Never shop per recipe as this is where your bill adds up; instead go for budget staples that can be used in a multitude of ways.

* Set four go-to recipes per week: ideally a meat dish, a mince dish, a fish dish and a plant-based meal.

* Cook once and eat twice, particularly with protein to get more bang for your buck.

* Don’t avoid packaged food because it’s unhealthy, but rather shop the packaged aisles carefully. Tinned salmon and tinned tuna are healthy.

* Buy in-season vegetables where possible as these will save you valuable cash.