Quick breakfast ideas for the busy parent

With youngsters going again to high school quickly, I believed I’d share a few of my favourite fast breakfast recipes. These are my three go-to breakfast choices that depart me happy and full till lunch time. They’re additionally excellent for on-the-go, which is nice for people who snoozed the alarm clock one too many occasions. All three are child and grownup pleasant, simply customizable, and include fruit, wholesome fat, and a few protein!

Yogurt Bowl Elements:

· 1 single serve container of yogurt (I personally love the Oikos Triple Zero vanilla. You may as well purchase a big tub and measure it out, simply take into account this may require some prep so it received’t be as “seize and go” pleasant)

· Fruit of your alternative (Blueberries are my favourite as a result of they require no chopping, only a rinse and a sprinkle onto your yogurt)

· Granola or nuts

Instructions 1. Prime yogurt with fruit and granola and luxuriate in!

Pancake Bowl

Elements:

· ½ cup Pancake Combine (any pancake combine will do, however I favor the Kodiak Cake combine as it’s entire grain and has a bit additional protein)

· ½ cup low-fat milk or water

· Toppings of alternative: Fruit and/or peanut butter are each my favourite toppings

· 2 Tbsp syrup*

Instructions:

1. Combine pancake combine and water in a microwave secure bowl till blended properly (a shallow bowl is greatest. Use plastic to-go containers for a grab-and go choice)

2. Place in microwave and cook dinner for two minutes. Verify to ensure the center is completed, if not add increments of 30 seconds till totally cooked)

3. Prime with peanut butter, blueberries, banana, or no matter you want in your pancake!

4. Drizzle 2 Tbsp of syrup and luxuriate in!

*Sugar free syrup can also be an amazing choice right here! If taking it to-go, high your plastic container with a lid and put syrup in a bit container to keep away from your pancake getting too soggy, though I haven’t discovered this quantity of syrup to make the pancake very soggy.

Ashley’s Protein Oatmeal

My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me and I feel it’s the greatest protein oatmeal recipe I’ve tried!

Elements

· ½ cup quaint oats

· 1 scoop of protein powder (no matter taste or model you want)

· 1-2 Tbsp Cinnamon relying in your desire

· 1 Tbsp chia seeds

· ¾ cup water

· Toppings of alternative: I like 1 tsp honey, blueberries or strawberries, and chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Combine all components besides the toppings in a microwave secure bowl.

2. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, after which permit it to take a seat for a minute or two. It would thicken because it sits.

3. Add toppings and luxuriate in

For an on-the-go choice:

1. Place all components besides the toppings right into a mason jar the night time earlier than. Stir properly till it’s all blended collectively.

2. Go away in fridge in a single day.

3. For chilly oats: stir the oats, add your toppings and luxuriate in.

For heat oats: stir the oats, microwave for 1-2 minutes till it’s heated by way of to your liking, stir once more, add your toppings and luxuriate in.