Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day, but sometimes making breakfast is the last thing we want to do. No matter what the scenario, breakfast just always seems like a burden, and we will often put other necessities before it like taking a shower or doing our hair.
But eating something before starting your day is essential! When you think about it, you’ve been fasting all night, and if you skip breakfast, you’re just prolonging the fasting. Yes, making breakfast can seem like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be! To get some food in you before the day starts but also to get out the door on time, here are 12 breakfast ideas that will allow you to do everything you need to do including eating breakfast!
One of the best ways to get out the door in time while also having breakfast is to make a large batch so you can store the extra for future mornings. Making a batch of muffins may seem like a more extended task, but if you make several at once, you will actually be saving yourself time in the future!
There are hundreds of breakfast muffin recipes out there, but this apple oatmeal recipe is a great way to wake up in the morning! For this recipe, all you need is flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, apple cider/juice or milk, applesauce, oil, and vanilla — all of which you might already have in your pantry.
Making these muffins will take you about 20-30 minutes in total, but again, you will be saving time in the long run!
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Overnight oats are a college student’s savior because you can make them the night before and they’re ready to go in the morning. There are lots of combinations you can put together, and you can even come up with your own combinations!
To make basic overnight oats, all you need are oats, any liquid such as milk or almond milk, a sweetener such as honey, and fruit. Again, feel free to experiment with your overnight oats and see if you find a combination you love!
Then just store them in a sealed container, like a mason jar, overnight in the fridge, and they’re ready in the morning!
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Smoothie bowls are an excellent way to start off your morning because they are quick, easy, and delicious. You can make your favorite type of smoothies such as strawberry and banana and top it off with some fresh strawberries, bananas, and granola but one of the yummiest recipes is a mango pineapple smoothie bowl!
This recipe is fantastic because it only has four ingredients: banana, mango, pineapple, and coconut milk. All you have to do is put your ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth! Top it off with some dried coconut, kiwis, and mango, and you’re ready for the day!
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Again, making something in a batch is always a good idea because while it may take more time initially, you will actually be saving time in the future because you don’t have to cook future breakfasts! This is also a great idea if you have roommates because everyone can benefit from the large batches!
What’s great about these breakfast cookies is that they are healthy, there’s no baking required, and most of the waiting can happen overnight, so you don’t have to wait for a timer.
You can even switch the recipe up and make different types of breakfast cookies! However, this specific one is a crowd favorite! All you need for this recipe is peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, and old-fashioned oats. You can then add in whatever you want like chocolate chips or dried cranberries to add a little sweetness!
First, combine the peanut butter, vanilla, and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds. Combine the rest of your ingredients until thick and place them on a baking sheet. Put in the fridge overnight to set and they are ready in the morning! The best part? These will stay good for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator, which means no cooking breakfast for two whole weeks!
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Who doesn’t love a good pancake breakfast? Unfortunately, making pancakes in the morning isn’t the quickest breakfast, and you have to pay attention while making them so you can’t do other things while they cook. Which is why pancake bites are ideal for someone who is a pancake addict with a busy morning!
Making pancake bites is excellent because you bake them in the oven instead of flipping them on the stove, which means you can get ready for the day while your pancakes are cooking! To make these pancakes bites or “muffins,” you are essentially making pancakes then putting the batter in a lightly greased muffin pan. Be sure to add some fruit or nuts to make the muffins healthier and more filling!
Then, let your pancake bites bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned and let cool for about 5 minutes. Dust them with some powdered sugar, and you can take them with you!
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Having a smoothie in the morning for breakfast is ideal for those who are on the go or for people who aren’t big on eating breakfast in the morning. Again, even if you aren’t a breakfast person, it’s essential to get something in your system, and a smoothie is a great way to do that!
There are lots of smoothies you can make, but it’s always a good idea to add a bit of protein powder to your morning smoothie, so you get some added benefits! You can even turn a full-on breakfast into a smoothie like this oatmeal smoothie with banana and peanut butter!
Making this smoothie will only take about 5 minutes to make, and it will keep you satisfied until it’s time for lunch! To make this smoothie, all you need is oatmeal, a frozen banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. You can also add in other items such as protein powder. Blend until smooth, and you’re ready to go!
As an added bonus, you can even make this the night before and freeze it for those super busy mornings! Just make sure to take it out of the freezer right when you wake up, so it has a chance to soften a bit before you drink it!
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Sometimes we just wake up craving an Egg McMuffin or an egg sandwich from Starbucks but don’t have the time to stop by to grab one. Let’s face it, everyone has the same cravings at the same time, and the lines can be ridiculously long, and you’re in too much of a hurry to wait, so you skip breakfast altogether.
To help curve your cravings, you can make your own breakfast sandwiches the night before or several days in advance and freeze them! Because let’s be honest, that’s probably what McDonalds and Starbucks do too. This is one of the easiest breakfasts you can make because it only requires a few ingredients and you can just microwave them in the morning! Easy!
Making breakfast bites is a great way to save you time in the morning and get something into your grumbling tummy. Whether you’re making pancake bites or these peanut butter breakfast bites, you will be satisfied until lunchtime!
What’s great about these breakfast bites, in particular, is that you can make a large batch of them early in the week and have enough to get you through the entire week! All you need for these peanut butter bites is peanut butter Cheerios, crunchy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
These will take several hours to set, but the good news is you can make them the night before and have them ready for the next morning!
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This breakfast is almost too easy, which makes it a breeze for people on the go! To make these bacon and egg bites, all you need are hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, and salt and pepper for taste. The hardest part of this entire recipe is making the hard-boiled eggs… Which is telling on how easy these are to make!
You can hard-boil several eggs at once and stock up for the week by using water, or you can even bake them in the over to make them hard-boiled. Once you have your hard-boiled eggs, leave them in the fridge for a couple hours to cool down.
Once they’ve cooled, you can crack one open and cut it down the middle. Place your bacon and cheese in the middle to make an egg sandwich, and you’re done! You can even skewer them with a toothpick to keep them together if you’re on the go!
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Who doesn’t love a good parfait? Not only are parfaits delicious, but they are also super easy to make and can be made ahead of time depending on what goes into it!
Making a breakfast parfait is easy. All you really need is yogurt and your choice off add-ins like fruit or cereal. To make a parfait, put a layer of yogurt on the bottom of your container. You can use any kind of yogurt you want, such as plain or flavored. Then, place a layer of your “filling” such as cereal or fruit, then top with another layer of yogurt. Continue this pattern until your container is filled! Easy as that!
If you’re making your parfait the night before or eating it later in the day, however, it might be a good idea to leave out your add-ins, so they don’t get soggy. This kind of defeats the process of a grab-and-go meal, though, so what you can do is use 2 mason jars or Tupperware instead of just one!
Simply stack your containers on top of one another and seal using only one lid! To see this technique, click on the photo below and watch the short video!
You’ve probably heard of microwave cake but have you heard of microwave eggs? For many college students, the microwave was the nerdy girl in school no one paid attention to until she had her glow up. The microwave is a lifesaver that no one cared about until they realized its potential.
Anyway, microwave scrambled eggs are a great way to get out the door on time while also getting a meal in you! This is always an excellent option for those of us who meal prep as you can make them a week in advance minus the egg. In total, this will probably only take you about 4 minutes to make, which is ideal for those who are on-the-go!
There are lots of variations to this recipe, so think of it as making an omelet. You can add in bacon, sausage, ham, chicken, hash browns, diced potatoes, cheese… really whatever you want! Just remember to cook any raw ingredients such as bacon before adding it to your jar so you can avoid any foodborne illnesses!
All you have to do it add your eggs and other personal ingredients into a mason jar and microwave for 30 seconds. Again, if you are meal prepping, wait to add the egg until you are ready to microwave! After the initial 30 seconds, give your concoction a quick stir and microwave for an additional 40 seconds (for one egg) or 60 seconds (for 2 eggs). Carefully remove your jar from the microwave, and you’ve got scrambled eggs!
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Last but not least, egg-in-a-hole is a classic breakfast that should never be left out! Many of us remember egg-in-a-hole as breakfast our parents made and we thought they had invented it. It’s a straightforward breakfast, but it is also very filling and can be very healthy!
If you’re in a rush, though, egg-in-a-hole might not seem like the most time-efficient option because you usually have to keep an eye on it which doesn’t allow for you to do other things while it cooks. If that is the case for you, you can also bake them and get the same thing! What’s excellent about baking them is you don’t need to always be watching your breakfast, and you can make several at once, which is perfect for larger households or if you have roommates!
This is recipe probably takes the longest to make, but again you don’t have to watch it so you can get ready for the day while they are cooking! All you need for this sheet pan egg-in-a-hole is bacon, sliced bread, unsalted butter, large eggs, Parmesan cheese, thyme leaves, salt and pepper, and chopped chives.
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