Starting my days with a nutritious and filling breakfast is crucial. It comforts me and sets me up to tackle 2 jobs, the gym, my goals, and constant stress as I live through what feels like the apocalypse. Making a simple meal gives me a sense of normalcy. Also, because I’m incredibly impatient, I like these meals to be quick to make. With that, here are 3 easy make ahead breakfasts to start your day!
3 Easy Make Ahead Breakfasts
Egg White Oats
You can view how I make these egg white oats on my Instagram.
Egg White Oatmeal
Ingredients
Base Oats Ingredients
- 3/4 cups dry oats (40g)
- 1 tbsp vegan protein powder
- 1 cup water
- .45 cups egg whites (100mL)
Optional Toppings
- Peanut butter
- Blueberries
- Trail mix
Instructions
- Mix dry oats and protein powder in a bowl.
- Add water til it just covers the dry mixture and mix til incorporated. I eyeball this.
- Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Add egg whites and mix til incorporated.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Mix and keep microwaving until it's at your preferred consistency.
- Add your toppings as you see fit
Protein Yogurt Bowl
I love topping my yogurt bowls with everything from fruit, nuts, granola, protein bars, cookies, and cake. It really runs the gamut. In the recipe below, I used an egg white cereal from Trust Foods.
Protein Greek Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
Base Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (170g)
- 1 tbsp vegan protein powder
Optional Toppings
- Blueberries
- Peanut butter
- Trust egg white cereal
Instructions
- In a cereal bowl, mix Greek yogurt and protein powder.
- Add any and all toppings!
Protein Chia Pudding
Protein Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk (~200mL)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds (~35g)
- 1 tbsp vegan protein powder
Optional Toppings
- Blueberries
- Mandarin
- Peanut butter
- Honey
Instructions
- Mix all base ingredients in a bowl.
- Place in fridge for about 30 min or overnight. It should have a jelly-like consistency.
- Add your toppings.
One Final Note
These recipes are 100% customizable to your needs and taste. But some key things to keep in mind are to include these 3 macronutrients in your foods.
Fats
Fats are essential so don’t skip out on this. It aids in absorbing nutrients and also helps produce hormones. If you’ve had amenorrhea/missed periods, this could be helpful in getting your period started again. But of course, consult with your ob/gyn first!
Carbohydrates
Carbs get such a bad rep and are constantly demonized. Bread and pasta are not the enemy! Carbs are key for energy. That’s why it’s recommended you eat an easy-to-digest carb before working out. It’s also essential for brain health and recovery.
Protein
Protein are the building blocks of not just your muscles but literally everything that makes you you. It also helps keep you feeling full after eating. While protein powders are available and can definitely have their place in a healthy diet, it’s recommended to get your protein from whole foods like beans, veggies, eggs/egg whites, fish, and meats.