You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! If you don’t have a lot of time to whip up a fancy breakfast every morning — don’t sweat it! You don’t need to spend a lot of time making yourself breakfast to get your body the energy it needs to start the day. Whether you don’t have much time to cook, or just don’t like to cook at all, but are still looking for quick breakfast options, we’ve got you covered! Pick out a few ideas that you can make every day, instead of skipping out on the most important meal of the day. Get ready to kick-start your day with one of these 10 quick and easy breakfast ideas!
Yogurt and granola is a classic breakfast meal that you can’t go wrong with! Keep your fridge stocked with some of your favorite yogurt flavors and granola. If you are in a time crunch, pour the yogurt into a tupperware container, and add some granola on top! (And some berries too!). Your breakfast is ready within minutes and you can head off to work. You can even eat this in the car, or at your desk!
If you usually aren’t too hungry in the mornings, but want to have a little something, make yourself a fruit smoothie! Smoothies are very quick and easy to make, and are perfect to cary with you throughout the day. All you need to do is blend together some fruit, juice or milk, ice, and a dash of honey to make a delicious smoothie. Check out this page for some fruit smoothie ideas!
Protein shakes are another common breakfast option, especially if you are trying to make sure you get enough protein throughout the day. You can make so many different types of protein shakes, and these will help you stay full throughout the day. These are great to cary along with you, especially if you aren’t hungry right as your day starts. Check out some of these protein shake recipes.
If you are in a big rush and don’t have time to make anything, grab a granola or protein bar from the pantry on your way out the door! These bars are perfect to store in your bag throughout the day, and you can even eat it on the car ride to work or school. Make sure your pantry is always stashed with bars, as they make for great breakfast ideas, and snacks throughout the day. Some common granola and protein bars are: Kind Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Nature Valley Bars, Clif Bars, and Quest Bars.
If you are looking for a light breakfast, throw some slices of bread in the toaster and make some toast! You can go with the classic toast with butter, or get creative and add some avocado, peanut butter, Nutella, or even slices of fruit. Enjoy this with a glass of Orange Juice before you rush out the door!
Make yourself a protein filled breakfast with some eggs! Cook yourself some scrambled eggs, and throw in any vegetables that you have in your fridge. Cook the eggs and veggies together, to make a delicious egg scramble. Make some toast, pour yourself a glass of juice, and get ready for a great meal!
One of the most common breakfast meal prep ideas is overnight oats. This meal is very easy to make and you can even get all the cooking done the night before! All you need to make this meal is some rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, and honey. Add all of the ingredients in a mason jar so you can pack it in your bag the following day!
Fruit is a very healthy breakfast option that you can always go for! If you are in a big rush, grab an apple, banana, or orange before you head out the door. If you have some time, make a fruit bowl with a mix of some different types of fruits. Add some honey and granola too!
Another popular breakfast idea is a bowl of oatmeal. Since you are always on the go, make sure you buy the Quick 3-minute Quaker Oats so that you don’t have to spend a long time making breakfast. Pour the oatmeal in a mason jar or tupperware and add some berries on top. Your breakfast is ready within minutes!
If you like to eat more of a meal for breakfast, try making a bagel sandwich. These sandwiches are super quick and easy to make, and you can change up the sandwich every day so that you don’t get tired of it. Throw your bagel in the toaster, and then add some toppings on top. You can add cream cheese, peanut butter and bananas, sausage and cheese, bacon and cheese, or eggs. Get super creative! This sandwich is great to eat on the go!
Looking for more breakfast ideas? Check out this page on Pinterest for more ideas!
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