Sweden-based Australian food writer and photographer Simon Bajada shows us why Scandinavian flavours aren't just influencing home and restaurant interiors, but also the food on our plates.

A healthy breakfast with a nordic touch. This ginger and carrot spelt porridge is tasty and packed with fibre. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99), and is available in stores nationally.

Hoppers are a Sri Lankan staple, often eaten for breakfast. This recipe includes a herb-packed zingy green sambol, and a fiery chilli sambol.

A breakfast that will satisfy your desire to eat more healthily but still deliciously. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99), and is available in stores nationally.

"Perfect as a dessert, this fruity treat can also be eaten for breakfast. Just add your favourite muesli and some fresh berries. Make this slightly healthier by substituting the caster sugar with honey to taste." - Phoebe Hird

These savoury Nordic waffles are super healthy. Buckwheat is also a great wheat replacement for those who are gluten intolerant. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99), and is available in stores nationally.

Minimum fuss, maximum flavour. This gluten-free salad recipe is a great lunch option and is ready in no time.

A breakfast bowl by David Frenkiel and Luise Vandal with everything to help you power through the day.

Shake up your shakshouka game by ditching the rich red tomato sauce and embracing this all green, vegetable-charged version, by Yoni Kalfus.

Start your day off with a superfood breakfast of perfect scrambled eggs topped with homemade kale and LSA pesto. When you're looking for a simple breakfast that still delivers, this easy breakfast ticks all the boxes.

For those of you who love granola and chia as a sweet start to your day, why not combine the two with this super easy recipe? This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (Published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99).

A giant gluten-free okonomiyaki loaded with healthy veg is the perfect nourishing green breakfast.

Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs? This recipe's the perfect all-day breakfast option.

Banana bread has always been a chart topper. This staple has received an update with dulce de leche and a drizzle of coffee icing.

Start your day right with this healthy and easy breakfast idea.