Breakfast for hectic days: How to make it quick and tasty
If you rely on meal prep for breakfast, you probably don't have much time in the morning. A meal to go can be a solution: Anything that can be eaten on the way to work, university or school, or perhaps right at your desk, is perfect! How about a rich drink, such as a smoothie? You can quickly mix the ingredients in the blender in the morning, perhaps while brushing your teeth, and your breakfast to go is ready to eat without much effort. Cheers!
Are you more in the mood for a traditional bread-based meal in the morning? Sandwiches can easily be prepared the night before and then stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. However, depending on the toppings, they can get soggy quite quickly.
Alternatively, you can simply take a creative approach to "bread" and bake something as a meal prep for your breakfast that makes a delicious meal even without toppings: muesli muffins, crispy biscuits or chocolate banana bread are perfect if you prefer a sweet breakfast, while muesli bars can be a savoury alternative.
Prepare oatmeal: Overnight Oats and Co.
Do you love oatmeal for breakfast? Perfect, because it's great for meal prepping. The principle applies here: good things come to those who wait – Overnight Oats take about two hours to become wonderfully creamy. You can stir in ingredients like berries or grated vegetables right away. Alternatively, you can also add fresh fruit, nuts etc. in the morning.
Warm porridge right after waking up – is that your perfect breakfast? No problem, the porridge doesn't necessarily have to be made on the stove: It's ready in the microwave in two to three minutes, saving you a ton of time.
Boredom has no chance here: before serving, simply add some creative porridge toppings to your portion – for example, some fresh fruit or maple syrup, honey or nuts.
Muesli meal prep from the oven: Baked Oats
Cake for breakfast, but as a much healthier option without sugar – that's possible with Baked Oats! What's more, Bakes Oats are perfect for meal prepping and incredibly versatile. Simply stick to the basic ingredients and refine the oats to your personal taste.
You'll need oat flakes and liquid (e.g., oat milk or milk) in a ratio of 1:3. You can stir in an egg for a thickening effect; for a vegan version, add a mashed banana. You can also stir in other ingredients – for example, berries or chopped apple, nuts, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds etc. Pour the finished mixture into a greased casserole dish and bake at 180 °C for about 30 minutes, until firm.
Cut into pieces, the Baked Oats are waiting for you in the fridge and are perfect for a quick breakfast to go – or for a leisurely start to the day, for example spread with yogurt.
