Top 15 on-the-go breakfast ideas
Our breakfast ideas are quick and flavoursome, helping you start the day right. Try superfood scrambled eggs or make-ahead meals like overnight oats.
It’s hard to balance a healthy, nutritious diet alongside a full-time job and family life. After making packed lunches in the morning, the last thing you want to think about is whipping up an army’s worth of cooked breakfasts. Or maybe you’re only responsible for yourself, but those extra 20 minutes in bed seem far more worthwhile than a hot brekkie.
From overnight oats, shakes and granola to savoury sandwiches and muffins, whether you're hurrying out of the house in a rush or want to get ahead with meal prep, we've got plenty of ideas to keep you going until lunchtime. For inspiration for breakfasts and brunches on treat-yourself mornings, take a look at our delicious breakfast and brunch recipes.
We've gathered a collection of delicious make-ahead recipes that can be chucked onto a plate without hassle. Or, for those with a few minutes to spare, a selection of recipes that take 10 minutes or less to prepare.
Quick grab-and-go breakfast ideas
1. Breakfast super-shake
Loaded with natural sugar and fats, this is the shake to make if you've got a busy day ahead. Blitz banana and berries together with yogurt, seeds, honey and cinnamon the night before, pour into a bottle and grab it from the fridge the next morning. Simple!
2. Easy banana muffins
These easy banana muffins use buttermilk to make them extra moist and pecans for those buttery healthy fats. Breakfast muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast as you can prepare them the night before, ready to eat in the morning.
For something different, our delicious breakfast muffins are healthier than your average muffin, using mashed banana and apple sauce for natural sweetness plus blueberries and seeds for an extra nutritious hit.
Look at our breakfast muffin recipes for more batches of delicious, fluffy muffins to give you an energy boost in the morning.
3. Breakfast bars
Our breakfast bars are fruity, chewy flapjacks packed with delicious oats and cereal. Kids will love to help make them, and they’re perfect for lunch boxes. Or try our on-the-run breakfast bars, which can be frozen and saved for a later date.
Breakfast on the go has never been easier with our tasty granola bar recipes. Choose from energy-boosting oats, fruit and nut fillings for a quick snack.
4. Chia & almond overnight oats
Overnight oats are ideal for a busy schedule because they can be prepared the night before. Try our chia & almond overnight oats for a healthy and energising breakfast, rich in omega 3. It’s a vegan recipe, but cow's milk and yogurt can be substituted if preferred. Our banana overnight oats are also a great start to any day as they are filling and full of fibre.
Try more of our healthy overnight oats recipes for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
5. Nuts & seeds granola
Granola is a beautiful way to start the day as it’s packed with heart-healthy oats, seeds, nuts and berries. Enjoy with milk or yogurt and fresh seasonal berries – sure to make you feel great. Try our nuts & seeds granola which serves 10. Great for saving time as you only have to prepare once every week or two. Or make our homemade granola recipe, which can be made in a batch of up to 15 servings.
Start the day with one of our energy-boosting granola recipes. From crunchy fruit and nut breakfast cereals to tasty snack bars, these oaty treats will power you through to lunch.
6. Kale smoothie
Smoothies are a great make-ahead breakfast as they're so quick to make – all our recipes having a preparation time of five minutes or less. Our kale smoothie is vegan, gluten-free and gives you a great hit of vitamin C to start your day off. Or try our strawberry smoothie, vegan and gluten-free but a sweeter option as it's made with bananas and orange juice. Try our super speedy two-minute breakfast smoothie for a low-fat alternative.
For more natural energy drinks and filling breakfasts, try more of our nutritious smoothie recipes.
7. Poached eggs on avocado & feta toast
This variation on the traditional avocado toast is incredibly moreish. The addition of salty feta to the creamy avocado is a great flavour match, with a little chilli for a slight kick. Topped with a runny poached egg, this recipe is irresistible and worth setting aside 10 minutes in a busy morning.
8. Simple nutty pancakes
These simple nutty pancakes can be made in just 10 minutes and are a great healthier alternative to regular pancakes with the addition of nuts and agave syrup instead of maple or sugar. The recipe makes four pancakes but can easily be doubled.
9. The breakfast club
Jam-packed with all of the flavours of a full English, this breakfast sandwich is one you'll look forward to.
10. Superfood scrambled eggs
This variation on the classic breakfast adds pumpkin seeds, curry powder and smoked salmon to take your scrambled eggs to the next level. Enjoy with your toast of choice and season well. Delicious!
11. Peanut butter overnight oats
Make these overnight oats easily portable by layering them up in a jar with a sturdy lid. Switch up the fruit and nut butter with your favourites for easy variations.
Find out more about how to make overnight oats.
12. Blueberry baked oats
These blueberry-packed baked oats are just as nice cold, so they make a great on-the-go breakfast. Make a big batch at the weekend and you'll be enjoying a delicious start to the day all week long.
Try more healthy baked oats recipes.
13. Blueberry & banana power smoothie
Silken tofu is the secret to this high-protein breakfast that will help you feel full until lunchtime. Packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, banana and porridge oats, it makes a great start to the day.
14. Easy egg muffins
If you like a savoury start to the day, it doesn't get much simpler than these make-ahead muffins. Pack them with ham, bacon or smoked salmon, or keep them vegetarian if you prefer.
15. Mushroom croque monsieur rolls
Breakfast on the go doesn't have to be plain and boring! For an indulgent start to the day, make a batch of these savoury rolls packed with gruyère, smoked ham and mushrooms. The unbaked rolls can also be frozen for up to three months, so you can have a delicious breakfast ready when you need it.
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