8 Quick Breakfast Ideas For Busy Mornings
Egg Muffins: Whisk eggs with veggies, cheese, and spices. Pour into muffin tins and bake. Store in the fridge and reheat in seconds. (Image: AI-generated)
Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated)
Breakfast Smoothie: Blend frozen fruit, yogurt or milk, and a spoon of nut butter or oats. Add protein powder if you like. Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated)
Grab-and-Go Breakfast Wrap: Wrap scrambled eggs, cheese, and spinach in a tortilla. Make ahead and refrigerate, then microwave in the morning. Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated)
Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer Greek yogurt with granola, honey, and fresh berries. Delicious and packed with protein! (Image: AI-generated)
Avocado Toast with Boiled Egg: Mash avocado on whole grain toast, top with a boiled egg, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. (Image: AI-generated)
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8 Quick Breakfast Ideas For Busy Mornings
1/8 Egg Muffins: Whisk eggs with veggies, cheese, and spices. Pour into muffin tins and bake. Store in the fridge and reheat in seconds. (Image: AI-generated) Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated) Breakfast Smoothie: Blend frozen fruit, yogurt or milk, and a spoon of nut butter or oats. Add protein powder if you like. Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated) Grab-and-Go Breakfast Wrap: Wrap scrambled eggs, cheese, and spinach in a tortilla. Make ahead and refrigerate, then microwave in the morning. Peanut Butter Banana Toast: Spread peanut butter on whole grain toast and top with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. (Image: AI-generated) Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer Greek yogurt with granola, honey, and fresh berries. Delicious and packed with protein! (Image: AI-generated) Avocado Toast with Boiled Egg: Mash avocado on whole grain toast, top with a boiled egg, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. (Image: AI-generated)
