Grab-and-go breakfast ideas

If you’re up early for work or other commitments and you have little time to sit down and eat, you might be tempted to skip breakfast altogether. However, eating a nutritious meal at the start of the day can set you up for success. It provides you with the much-needed macronutrients for your body. Carbohydrates to fuel your brain, protein to feed your muscles, and healthy fats to keep you feeling satiated.

Here are three quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast recipe ideas that you can try out. They only take about 10 minutes of prep time and are packed full of essential nutrients.

1. Protein smoothie. Blend your favorite fruits and leafy greens along with oats, plant or dairy milk, and a protein powder of your choice to create a delicious and nutritious protein-rich smoothie. For added nutrients, throw in some avocado or chia seeds for healthy fats. The slow-releasing carbohydrates will fuel you through your morning and, paired with protein, help keep hunger at bay until lunch.
2. Overnight oats. These can be prepared the night before and stored in the fridge. Mix together oats, milk, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, and a handful of nuts. Stir in protein-rich Greek yogurt and add any other toppings you desire to create a consistent mixture. Keep it in the refrigerator, ready to eat when you get up.
3. Homemade breakfast muffins. You can add almost any ingredient to your breakfast muffins. Experiment with different flavours like banana, grated carrot, zucchini, pumpkin seeds or walnuts; you have creative control! Use oat bran or whole grain flour to add extra fiber or try subbing buckwheat or almond flour to make them gluten-free. There are great recipes online and most only take about 10 minutes of prep time. Once your muffins are baked, store them in an air-tight container and grab one or two on your way out.