We put this list of quick, healthy breakfast 🥞 ideas together with pet business owners in mind, but it can really be for anyone who wants to start their day in a healthier way without spending too much time in the kitchen to make it happen. We have personally tried and regularly enjoy all of the quick breakfast ideas we listed below. Many include a full serving of fruit and they are all packed with protein and nutrients to keep you full and moving through your morning appointments much happier. You can even customize the flavors and additions in these recipes to create a breakfast you love that’s never boring!
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It might be tempting to grab a bunch of those small yogurt cups at the grocery store, but they’re often loaded with added sugars and not nearly satisfying enough to get you through a busy morning. Instead, mix up your own yogurt with fresh fruit at home! This quick breakfast idea can be thrown together in under five minutes or prepped the night before for a protein & fruit packed grab-and-go breakfast. The best part is there’s no cooking, zero prep, and all you need is a spoon to eat it now or later!
Mix a serving of greek yogurt and honey or maple syrup together to taste. Then top with fresh or canned fruit (drained well) & granola. If you want a smooth fruit topping to mix into your yogurt, pulse the fruit in a blender for a few seconds before adding it to the yogurt. If you’re using a soft fruit like raspberries or canned peaches, you can skip the blender and mash them gently into the yogurt & honey mixture with a spoon until well combined. Drizzle with a little extra honey if you like and enjoy!
To prep this easy breakfast yogurt the night before, mix everything except the granola together in a sealed container. Place a single portion of granola in a small sealed bag or reusable container and add it to the top of your yogurt mixture when you’re ready to eat.
🍌 Bananas and cinnamon
🍓 Thinly sliced strawberries or whole raspberries
🍯 Drizzle of honey
🍫 Mini chocolate chips (pairs well with bananas too!)
🌾 Sesame seeds
For the healthiest on-the-go breakfast bar option, look for real food bars with natural ingredients you can pronounce and no added sugars if possible. We personally love Thunderbird Superfood Bars. They offer a variety of flavors and every bar is made with only a handful of natural ingredients and no added sugars! If you don’t already have a protein or snack bar you enjoy, try a few different options until you find one you like. After all, breakfast should be something delicious that you look forward to. 🙂
At night, place your breakfast bar and a banana, kiwi, apple, pear, or other fruit of choice that’s easy to eat on the go on the counter next to your keys. Then in the morning, you can grab your breakfast with your keys and head quickly out the door!
Chances are you’re no stranger to a smoothie! If you have a few minutes to spare in the morning, blending up a quick smoothie can be a great way to start your day with a full serving of fruits, veggies, and protein. Many smoothie recipes call for ice, but we’ll let you in on our secret to delicious, never watered down smoothies: use frozen fruit instead!
Most smoothies start with a base of a liquid of choice, banana or avocado for creaminess, and other fruits & veggies. Some people like smoothies that are thicker and others prefer a more creamy consistency, so we recommend starting with 1 cup of liquid and then increasing the amount as you blend the ingredients together until you reach your preferred smoothie thickness. You may have to play with the ratios of the different ingredients you use to get a flavor and texture that you love. If this is your first time making smoothies, it’s best to start out with something simple and then build from there. Try our Mango Banana & Turmeric Smoothie recipe below for a quick & easy breakfast packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
🥛 1 cup liquid of choice (milk, coconut water, etc)
❤️ Scoop of Protein Powder (optional)
🍌 1 Fresh Banana
½-1 cup frozen mango chunks
Sprinkle of turmeric
🍯 Honey or other sweetener to taste (optional)
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Add more liquid or fruit as needed to achieve desired smoothie consistency.
Most overnight oats recipes use a combination of whole rolled oats, milk, and yogurt, plus other ingredients that add flavor and nutrition. After combining all the ingredients in an airtight container like a mason jar or meal prep bowl, you’ll leave the oats chilled in the fridge overnight so they have a chance to absorb the liquid. This creates a soft, chewy, and creamy texture that’s very satisfying. Overnight oats are meant to be eaten straight out of the bowl or mason jar with a spoon and can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. You can find a ton of great recipes and flavor combinations for overnight oats online, but to get you started we recommend the Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats Recipe Below!
Ingredients
🌾 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
🥛 ½ cup milk of choice
🤤 ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
🥜 2 tbsp peanut butter or nut-butter of choice
🍓 1 tbsp strawberry jam
🍯 Honey or maple syrup to taste
🌊 Pinch of sea salt
🍌 Banana slices or sliced strawberries (optional toppings)
Combine all the ingredients in an airtight container except your toppings of choice, if any. Taste the yogurt mixture to check for flavor balance & sweetness and add more ingredients as needed. Let sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours and up to 5 days. When ready to eat, top with fresh fruit if you like and enjoy! If the mixture is a little too thick after sitting in the fridge, add a little milk and stir.
Yep, you read that right. These delicious “pancakes” only require two ingredients to make! Banana & egg…that’s it, nothing else. We love these banana pancakes piping hot and fresh from the griddle, but they can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat 2 ingredient banana pancakes, warm them up in the oven or toaster for a few minutes, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and pop them in the microwave for 20 second intervals until heated through.
Ingredients
🍌 1 ripe banana
🥚 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
🤤 Vanilla extract (optional)
🤤 Butter or oil
🍫 Maple syrup, jam, nutella, or other toppings (optional)
Cook these easy, low carb bacon, egg, & cheese frittatas in muffin tins ahead of time, then reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds for a quick breakfast to go! Play around with adding other flavorful ingredients like finely chopped mushrooms, tomatoes, chives, or anything else you might enjoy.
Ingredients
🥚 12 large eggs
🥄 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
🌶️ Salt and pepper, to taste
🥓 ½ cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped very small
🧀 ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese