Healthy breakfasts that are also quick? Here are the 7 tastiest
You know how it is: it's eight o'clock in the morning and you're already happy that you can run out the door on time. Yes, if there's anyone who knows this rush – or, uh, not so great time management – it's me. In the early hours, you, just like me, probably really don't have time to slide something into the oven for an hour and then eat it leisurely. This busy life calls for something simple that is healthy and also tasty. Because yes: although almost everyone knows that we could eat a bit healthier, it's still damn difficult. It's much easier to grab a breakfast cookie or a white roll with chocolate spread. Curious how it can be done? Then this is your lifesaver. These breakfasts are going to save your mornings. Bet?
What makes many of these breakfasts so great is that you can meal prep them. Do this on the weekend or the night before and then after your beauty sleep, a healthy breakfast is ready for you.
1. Chia pudding
Do you think this looks like frog spawn? Then you're not the only one. Personally, I thought this pudding couldn't possibly be tasty. But honestly... I'm convinced. This is so easy and you can make it as delicious as you want. All you need is an airtight jar and a few ingredients. It doesn't get healthier than this. This is one of those breakfasts that you really have to make in advance.
Weigh out 30 grams of chia seeds, 150 grams of Greek yogurt, and 200 ml of milk of your choice and mix this in your jar. It's that simple, seriously. But yes: just milk and yogurt isn't super tasty, so we're going to add fruit. Choose 100 grams of fruit of your choice and mash it into a jam-like consistency. Pour this over your chia mixture and mix it well. Let it sit in the fridge for at least four hours (preferably overnight) and then you'll wake up to a protein-rich breakfast that fills your belly for hours. This is packed with fiber from the chia seeds, so it's good for your digestion, muscles, heart, and bones. And those proteins do a lot of good too. Trust me.
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Of course, chia pudding is one of those recipes you can do a lot with. You can also choose to blend the milk and yogurt first with one banana and 125 grams of frozen mango. Now you can drink this as a smoothie, but you can also add it to your chia seeds. Mango banana chia pudding? I would wake up for that.
2. Breakfast ‘pizza’
Pizza for breakfast: yes, it can really be done. Just not in the way you might think. We don't have pizza dough now, but a flatbread or tortilla. Do you have all sorts of vegetables lying around in the fridge? Then you can use them all up. Once you've tried this pizza, you'll only want to eat pizza for breakfast. And okay, okay: this isn't ready in three seconds. Caught. But you can make this first, pop it in the oven, and then get ready. So yes: even if you, like me, are a rushed stress chicken, you can eat this in the morning.
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Take a tortilla or flatbread and spread tomato passata, tomato puree, or pasta sauce on it. Crack an egg on top and sprinkle it with whatever you want: grated 30+ cheese, herbs, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper – whatever. Put the pizza in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes and let it cool for a moment before eating. When this is done, you'll be dressed and ready to head out the door. Not bad for twenty minutes of work, right?
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3. ‘Cookie dough’ oatmeal (recipe for 2 bowls)
You're going to use the oven in the evening because you can meal prep this well. And who doesn't want to eat cookie dough and still achieve their health goals? I do. I never thought healthy eating could be this delicious.
Grab your blender and let's get started. Oh, and don't forget to preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Put 45 grams of fine oatmeal in the blender. Then add one egg, one teaspoon of baking powder, and 60 ml of milk of your choice. Blend this and then pour it into two oven-safe small glass bowls. Sprinkle some dark chocolate chips on top and bake it for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven. Thanks to the oatmeal, you'll get a lot of fiber first thing in the morning and a portion of protein from the milk. And no: there are no added sugars or other junk in it, apart from the chocolate chips. So super healthy. Because a little chocolate really can't hurt.
Let it cool for a bit and then seal it well with a lid. Put it in the fridge and take it out the next morning. Do you really have no time? Then just take a bowl with you. It's just as easy to eat in the car or on the train.
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4. Tomato ricotta toast
Not a fan of oatmeal? Then you can just eat toast. Yes: bread is still allowed. Carbohydrates give you the energy you need to get from A to B. They are really not the enemy, but you can eat them in moderation. For example, choose whole grain bread or sourdough instead of tiger white. Once you've chosen your bread, let's move on to the star of the show: tomatoes. Look for the largest and juiciest beef tomatoes you can find. You know, the big ones that look just like a pumpkin, because those are the tastiest.
Turn on your toaster and get your wooden cutting board out. Slice a tomato into thin slices. Cut your bread into two thick slices and toast them until golden brown. Once the bread is how you like it, you can spread it with ricotta cheese. And don't be stingy: ricotta is a good source of protein and has a low fat and calorie content compared to other cheeses.
So say hello to calcium, vitamin B12, and of course great flavor. Top the cheese with a handful of arugula and then place the tomato slices on top. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over it and sprinkle with pepper and salt. That’s it. In just five minutes, you can enjoy this upgraded toast.
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5. Avocado egg salad sourdough toast
We're not done with the toast yet, but you can skip the tomato now. This protein-rich recipe is not only good for your body but also tasty for your stomach. With the avocado and the bread, you're getting good fats and fiber along with all that protein, so you should definitely write down this egg salad. For a nice sleep-in weekend, or on-the-go in a bowl, because you can store this well in the fridge.
Boil two eggs hard and let them cool a bit after peeling. This is the moment when you turn on the toaster. Then put the eggs in a bowl with 75 grams of cottage cheese, two teaspoons of smoked paprika, one teaspoon of chili flakes, and a splash of honey. Mash this well into a smooth mixture. Toast two slices of bread. Then cut one avocado in half and mash it until smooth as well. First, spread your toasted bread with the avocado and sprinkle it with pepper and salt. Then top it with the egg salad and add extra herbs if you like. Drizzle a little honey over it and enjoy your healthy and delicious breakfast. That was worth those five minutes, right?
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6. Apple-cinnamon oatmeal
So you want it quick? Then you get quick. What could be better than a warm breakfast that you can eat just before you leave? Nothing. I always think I won't make it, but this dish is so quick that you can really spare a few minutes for it.
All you need is a heat-resistant bowl, half an apple, some oatmeal, cinnamon, milk, and eggs. Believe me: you can really make it tasty. Cut the apple into small pieces and put them in the bowl. Add eight tablespoons of oatmeal, a pinch of cinnamon, two tablespoons of milk, and two eggs. Of course, you can add honey or extra fruit if you want. Put it in the oven for two minutes and voilà: there's your warm breakfast. You can gobble this down in a few minutes if you're in a hurry.
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7. Egg muffins
Sometimes you just want to quickly eat a muffin in the morning before you hop on your bike, in the car, or on the train. You can. And no, not a chocolate muffin with extra chocolate chunks, but egg muffins. Yes, seriously. And these? They are really tasty. It's like you've been baking an omelet for half an hour, but without the morning hassle. You can make these the night before or a few days in advance. Eat them cold, or warm them up at home in the microwave if you have time.
How do you do that? Simple. Grab a muffin tin or silicone molds and preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Spray the mold with cooking spray or olive oil spray. Cut all the vegetables you want to add into small pieces. Think of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, or carrot – basically anything works. If you want to add some extra protein, you can use pieces of chicken breast (yes, just from slices, you don't have to cook anything) or lean bacon strips. Then whisk five eggs with 150 ml of milk, pepper, and salt together. Pour this into the muffin tin and sprinkle it with 30+ grated cheese.
Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven and remove them from the mold when they have cooled down. Store them in an airtight container and you have the ideal breakfast for a few days, or you can take them with you as lunch. Whatever you like.
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So. Quick and healthy breakfasts are definitely possible. Sometimes you just have to put in a little effort, but then you get something in return.
