When you’re running out of the house in the morning it can be very easy to just buy something on your way to work. Often times that something won’t be as healthy or as cheap as something you can make at home. Here are some quick breakfast ideas for those crazy early mornings.
- SMOOTHIES. I will not list smoothie recipes since there are so many great ones online, but here is the outline I follow:
- Nut/seed butter: Try adding any nut or seed butter you have at home. It’s a great way to add healthy fats and protein in order to stay full all morning.
- Fruits: You can buy frozen fruit or buy it fresh and freeze it for months. Frozen fruit will give your smoothie that perfect thick texture without the need for ice.
- Greens: Add a handful or two of spinach or kale. It’s an easy way to get extra nutrients!
- Milk or yogurt: The extra fat and protein from the milk or yogurt will help keep you full longer.
- Spices: Try turmeric, ginger, cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
- EGGS. These can be super easy to meal prep. Just boil a few eggs for the week, peel them and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- OVERNIGHT OATS. There are many recipes online for overnight oats. It’s the way to make oatmeal without cooking it. Unlike rolled oats, steel cut oats will not soften in the fridge overnight. It’s best to cook them first and then store them in mason jars or tupperware for the week. Check out my oatmeal combinations post for some inspiration.
- TOAST. Throw some whole grain bread in the toaster and top it with:
- mashed avocado, lemon, cayenne pepper, chia seeds, salt
- peanut butter, bananas, chia seeds
- almond butter, strawberries, hemp seeds
- LEFTOVERS. You can eat any type of food for breakfast including foods that we traditionally eat for lunch or dinner. I don’t know who decided that pancakes and eggs are acceptable for breakfast while rice and beans aren’t, but feel free to eat yesterday’s leftovers at 8 in the morning!