Too busy for breakfast? Make it ahead. Whether you like eggs, oatmeal or muffins, we’ve got you covered. Now, you just have to take care of coffee.
You do have time to make breakfast — just not in the morning rush. Plan ahead!
Refrigerator oatmeal
Combine 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons chia seeds. Add 1/4 cup apples and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight and eat chilled.
Hot cereal
Make a big batch with a mix of grains. Try barley, wheatberries, and quinoa. Reheat all week, and top with fruit or yogurt.
Frittata
Fill this baked egg dish with your favorite vegetables. Cut into wedges and freeze for up to 1 month. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes in the morning.
Muffins
Make hearty muffins with apples, pumpkin, cranberries, flaxseeds or oats. To control portions, use minimuffin or regular pans — not jumbo molds.
Pancakes
Make a large batch of whole-wheat or oatmeal pancakes and freeze. Reheat a single cake in the microwave or toaster each morning. Top with fresh fruit.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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