When your kitchen is well stocked, it's easy enough to grab an easy and convenient breakfast anytime. Having a selection of ingredients on hand will give you all the ingredients you need to mix and match a satisfying and filling breakfast every day of the week. Having quick breakfast foods like the ones we will list below will make your mornings easy when preparing your breakfast.
The 11 Best Quick Breakfast Foods to Store in Your Pantry and Refrigerator
Add these items to your shopping list and you never have to settle for a boring bowl of cereal or an unhealthy fast-food breakfast. Use our ideas below to see mix-and-match possibilities that will get you out of the breakfast routine.
1. Fresh fruit for breakfast
The fiber, natural sugars, and nutrients in a handful of berries, an apple, or a couple of clementine oranges will give you the boost you need to start your day.
2. Frozen fruit as a quick breakfast food
Keep bags of frozen berries or banana, mango, peach, or strawberry slices in the freezer for quick shakes or to mix with cereal or yogurt. You can buy the fruit already packaged and frozen, or prepare the fresh fruit yourself (freeze the pieces on a tray, then transfer them to a resealable bag to freeze into individual pieces). It's a great way to preserve fruit that might go bad before you can eat it all.
3. Plain Greek yogurt
Packed with protein and calcium, Greek yogurt is one of the healthiest foods you can have in your breakfast arsenal, and you can even make it yourself. It's great on its own (sweeten with a little honey if it's too sour) or can be used in recipes like smoothies.
4. Whole grain English muffins
More satisfying than toast, English muffins make great breakfast sandwich bases for those who love fast food breakfasts, but they're also delicious toasted and buttered with nuts. Try to make them from scratch.
5. Eggs
As versatile as they can be, eggs are just 70 calories and a satisfying way to start your day. Cook some at the beginning of the week to eat alone or in addition to other dishes, or take a few minutes to scramble an egg for a hearty hot breakfast.
6. Avocados for a quick breakfast
Packed with Omega-3s and beneficial fats, avocados will keep you full all morning. When you go shopping, buy a mixture of ripe avocados and others that are still hard so that you have the ones that will be ready to eat a few days later. Ripe avocados can keep for a few days in the refrigerator before they start to brown.
7. Nut butter
Peanut butter is great, but try almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile, and in many cases a slightly healthier nutritional profile. Some well-stocked supermarkets or health food stores have a grinder in their bulk aisle where you can grind your nut butter to order.
8. Oat flakes
Rich in nutrients manganese, phosphorus and magnesium, among others, oats are abundant and rich in fiber. Try it in a sweet and savory oatmeal preparation, as well as overnight oatmeal or blend into a shake to enhance its nutrition. The typical preparation is one of the most delicious, but the quick-cook versions are excellent when you're short on time.
9. Frozen breakfast sandwiches
When you fall asleep, it's a lifesaver to know that your freezer is full of breakfast sandwiches that can heat up in the time it takes to brush your teeth. Finish your meal with an orange or banana to start the day off right.
10. Mixed nuts
Check out the mixed nuts at your local aisle in bulk and save a container for quick snacks or to incorporate into a delicious breakfast. Opt for a low-salt or no-salt version if you're watching your sodium intake.
11. Baby spinach is a healthy quick food to involve with almost every breakfast.
With its mild flavor, spinach is a great ingredient to work with in various breakfasts, so you can make sure to include all of your servings of this vegetable in your daily diet. In a smoothie, it is virtually undetectable!
Now that you have your pantry and refrigerator well stocked, the sky's the limit on how you can mix and match the components to make satisfying breakfasts that won't bore you with repetition and will really nourish you. Here are some ideas to get started:
1. Sprinkle fresh berries into a bowl of yogurt and top with mixed nuts.
2. Add berries or chopped apple to oatmeal.
3. Peel a tangerine and add it all to your smoothie along with frozen spinach and fruit, and even a tablespoon of nut butter.
4. Cut an apple into slices and spread it with nut butter.
5. Try a fruit salad for breakfast, like a spinach salad with fresh berries and a handful of walnuts.
6. If you prefer non-sweet breakfasts, you may like oatmeal seasoned with a few drops of soy sauce and topped with a boiled egg and a little steamed spinach.
7. Make a frozen breakfast sandwich and grab a banana or apple for the best quick and satisfying breakfast to go.
8. Combine oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and fresh or frozen fruit in a glass jar with a lid to soften the oats overnight. You can even put it in your bag to eat it on your desk.
9. Scrambled or fried egg sandwich between two toasted English muffins for a breakfast sandwich to go. Add sliced avocado or a handful of spinach to strengthen it.
10. Mash an avocado with a little lemon juice and spread it over a toasted English muffin for a tasty riff on the popular avocado toast. It's great drizzled with a little olive oil and a dash of hot sauce or pepper flakes.
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