Your body needs food in the a.m., but your busy schedule has other ideas. Prepping ahead is the answer. These four breakfast solutions are simple, super-healthy and stress-free.
Your body needs food in the a.m., but your busy schedule has other ideas. Prepping ahead is the answer. These four breakfast solutions are simple, super-healthy and stress-free.
MEAL IN A MASON JAR Yogurt and fruit, overnight oats and chia puddings are all super-portable for breakfast. This Quinoa-berry Parfait by Hilary Meyer combines wholegrains, fruit and yogurt for serious staying power. Here’s how to whip it up: Stir together cup cooked red quinoa and teaspoon pure vanilla extract in a small bowl, and set aside. Place cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt in a pint-sized mason jar. Add most of the quinoa, followed by ½ cup mixed fresh or frozen berries. Add another cup yogurt, the remaining quinoa and 1 tablespoon chopped toasted nuts. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey, cover and refrigerate overnight.
EGGS, REINVENTED They’re the complete package – high in protein, vitamins and minerals. Make a frittata and pack slices all week, hard-cook eggs to pair with crispbreads and fruit, or prep and freeze some breakfast burritos to warm up in the o ce microwave.
ANYTHING SMOOTHIE It’s the easiest – and tastiest – way to get more fruits and vegetables into your life. Throw everything and anything you like together. Just skip the added sweeteners and fruit juices to keep the sugar content low. Make a batch, freeze it in single portions, and thaw one each night in the fridge.
