We’ve heard it one too many times, breakfast is the most important meal of the day (intermittent fasters look away). So why do so many of us let our busy schedules get in the way? Fuel your mind and body with a breakfast that is tasty, wholesome and most importantly, can be eaten on the go – because we know that you got sh*t to do.
Breakfast Oat and Apple Cake
Source: Her Highness Hungry Me
Cake for breakfast?! Hells yeah! This one-bowl wonder is made with lots of good stuff, including oats and fresh apples, plus it’s flourless and refined sugar-free. This brekkie cake lasts around four days in an air-tight container, making it the perfect dish to bake ahead, pre-slice and have ready to grab and go in the morning.
Full recipe: https://hh-hm.com/healthy-breakfast-oatmeal-apple-cake/
Breakfast Smoothie
Source: Well Plated
A smoothie for breakfast might not sound like it’ll hit the spot, but with the right balance of protein, fruit and veggies, this will be just what you need to power your day.
Food author, Erin Clarke from Well Plated, explains that ‘‘when looking for a healthy breakfast smoothie, try to find one that’s low in sugar and high in protein, fibre, and healthy fats so you stay full for longer.’’
One of our favourites from her extensive smoothie recipe list includes the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie which will be a hit with the entire family.
Asparagus and Ricotta Baked Frittata Tart
Source: Delicious
This recipe had us hooked when we saw Silvia Colloca’s name attached to it. #girlcrush But about the food… This super easy-peasy frittata is the kind of thing you’ll expect to pay $22 for at your local cafe. Made with just a handful of simple and fresh ingredients, this frittata is the perfect make-ahead dish that we’d be happy to dig into for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Full recipe: https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/asparagus-ricotta-baked-frittata-tart/b4ddd3fa-3ff8-4d4e-b961-8d48a83b9788
Easy Overnight Oats
Source: Downshiftology
What’s a list of on-the-go breakfast recipes without overnight oats?! This ultimate grab-and-go breakfast can be made and stored in a jar the night before, meaning you get some well-earned sleep in time.
Any good overnight oats recipe starts with a base of oats, chia seeds, yoghurt, milk of choice and honey/maple syrup. Then, customise it to your liking (or just what’s in the fridge/pantry). Add dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, spices, protein powder… The choices are endless.
Head here for some recipe inspo.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Source: Damn Delicious
Just because your breakfast is on-the-go, doesn’t mean it has to fall short on the wow factor and nothing is boring about these breakfast burritos. Make and assemble a batch ahead of time and freeze them to ensure a flavourful, protein-packed breakfast that’ll have you excited to wake up in the morning. Simply heat up in your microwave for around five minutes or bake it in the oven while you enjoy your morning shower.
Full recipe: https://damndelicious.net/2016/08/10/freezer-breakfast-burritos/
Chia Breakfast Parfait
Source: Taste
If your household is prone to a crazy morning rush, you’re going to want something that is fast, nutritious and something the whole family will enjoy. Cue, breakfast parfait.
As the much-loved Donkey from Shrek would say, ‘‘everybody likes parfait’’ and we couldn’t agree more. This delicious start to your day is filled with all kinds of good stuff – layered with yoghurt, fruit and your pick of granola/ seeds or nuts. It really doesn’t get any easier.
Full recipe: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/chia-breakfast-parfait/00998f32-8cca-4549-b07b-284adcfeb49d
Breakfast Egg Muffins 3 Ways
Source: Cafe Delites
If you’ve got a house full of fussy eaters, then this recipe will be your saving grace. All muffins are made with the same simple base of eggs and onion, however, you can split the batch and bake some with bacon and cheddar, the others with tomato, spinach and mozzarella, and a handful with garlic, mushrooms and capsicum. Something for everyone! Loaded with protein (and flavour) these egg muffins can be made ahead of time and stored for days, making them the perfect on-the-go breakfast.
Full recipe: https://cafedelites.com/breakfast-egg-muffins-3-ways/#recipe
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Source: Recipe Tin Eats
Skip the sugary cereals and processed muesli bars and enjoy a more nutritious start to the day with these wholesome oatmeal breakfast cookies. Yep, these breakfast cookies are pretty much guilt-free and team oh so perfectly with that first sip of coffee.
There’s no refined sugar or nasties here, only energy-boosting ingredients like dates, almonds, desiccated coconut and oats which will keep you going for hours. Ok, enough talking… Check out the full recipe here.
